Owned by Mr Koay Soo Kau, Galeri Seni Mutiara is all about encouraging, developing and fostering interests in art. Apart from exhibiting local and international art, the gallery organises art activities, exhibitions, talks and forums.
Address: The CEO 31-12-16, Lebuh Nipah 5, Bukit Jambul, 11900 Penang, MALAYSIA
Sibling to the Galerie Huit Arles, the art gallery showcases both local and international artists in a laidback, casual setting. The site where the art gallery is located was once a domain of wealthy Chinese spice merchants. A visit to the art gallery is by appointment only.
Address: Muntri Street, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
While its royal English name sounds very grand, it's also locally known as "Gedung Rumput" or Grass Godown, with bullock carts being parked along this wide street.
Address: Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
George Town Dispensary is housed in a landmark three-storey corner building at the junction of Beach Street and China Street. The side facing the junction has a classical pediment to mark the main entrance. On the Beach Street side is a five-foot way with the dispensary behind it. On this side of the building is the signage George Town Dispensary.
Address: Gat Lebuh China, George Town, 10300, Penang, MALAYSIA
Georgetown Wines was built in what was a Mews back in the olden days. Keeping much of its original architecture and layout intact, the new wine bar caters to the best of Old and New World wines. Before you invest on a bottle, you're free to enjoy it by the glass first while ambling about to the lounge upstairs for a quiet spot.
Address: 19 - 19A, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Ghee Hiang began as a humble pastry shop in Penang more than 150 years ago. Tourists flock to this Penang flagship store to buy its famous Tau Sar Piah freshly baked from the oven.
Address: 216, Jalan Macalister, George Town, 10400, Penang, MALAYSIA
The museum celebrates traditional childhood toys and games that were played by people in Penang when they were small. The museum provides an educational experience, and a glimpse into the past. The museum is housed in a double-storey restored shophouse which was GohKaki Cafe.
Address: 16F-01, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11600 Penang, MALAYSIA
The Penang Goldsmith Association or Penang Ta Kam Hong is the biggest Chinese goldsmith. It is located along Muntri street and it is the oldest goldsmith in Penang.
Address: 41, Lebuh Muntri, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
The centre aims to promote the value and significance of our local tangible heritage, more so in a UNESCO World Heritage Site like George Town. It features a 16 x 18 foot model of George Town World Heritage Site, sponsored by Think City Sdn Bhd. The Interpretative Centre is contributed by Giat Suria Sdn Bhd to be used for 15 years.
Address: Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, Level 2, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Named after Sir Henry Gurney, a High Commissioner of Malaya, this seafront promenade is famous for its open-air hawker place and shopping malls such as Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon, both upscale malls with many international boutiques.
Address: Gurney Drive, George Town, 10250, Penang, MALAYSIA
Gurney Paragon is set to be the new premier shopping, entertainment, office and luxury residential address in Penang. It is a mixed development comprising a 700,000 sq ft shopping mall, an office tower, and two high-end residential towers. It is located on Gurney Drive, a beachfront esplanade that enjoys stunning ocean views and cool sea breezes.
But most uniquely, it is built around and inspired by the former St. Joseph's Novitiate - converted into St. Jo's, an area for stylish restaurants and cafes steeped in the architecture of Penang's heritage.
Description by Gurney Paragon
Address: Persiaran Gurney, George Town, 10250, Penang, MALAYSIA
Gurney Plaza is a nine-storey shopping complex that is filled with well known brands for shopping, dining and entertainment such as Bobbi Brown, Calvin Klein, British India and more.
Address: 170-06-01, Plaza Gurney, Persiaran Gurney Drive, 10250, Penang, MALAYSIA