Check out Seven Terraces, one of the many heritage boutique hotels in inner George Town. You will definitely be impressed by the elegant, exquisite and enchanting baba nyonya style and architecture converted and restored from a row of Anglo Chinese terrace houses.
Welcome to The Top at KOMTAR ( Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak ), the tallest building in Penang, and sixth tallest building in Malaysia. Completed in 1986, the tower has become revitalised and now a one-stop destination for the entire family. Home to a plethora of activities, retail and F&B outlets, The Top offers a new pulse to Georgetown all under one roof – and a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding island from its summit. That said, if you’re looking for a whirlwind-tour of the best Penang has to offer, look no further than The Top at KOMTAR. For more info, checkout www.thetop.com.my
Heritage Hunt 2015 is a non-profit community event organised with the aim to:
1. Reverse neighbourhood decline
2. Highlight the heritage and culture of the place before it is lost or crowded out by development
3. Rekindle the community’s pride for their heritage and culture
4. Bring together local community groups and businesses for a common goal
5. Help independent local businesses (especially traditional businesses) to evolve and adapt to sharply increasing rental prices due to abolishment of Rent Control Act and assist them to compete with large shopping malls
6. Encourage neighbourhood spirit and walkability
Commonly known as Khoo Kongsi Temple, Leons San Tong Khoo Kongsi Temple is one of the one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse. It is located at Cannon Square in George Town, Penang.The clan temple consists of two floors, the ground floor and the top floor. The ground floor was previously occupied by the Toon Boon Tong, or the Parentage Society, which was founded in 1884. Nowadays, it is used as the Khoo Kongsi Clan Museum. To the left of the museum is a small giftshop.