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George Town

George Town is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is Malaysia's sixth largest city, with a population of about 708,000, with 1.7 million in the metro area, as of 2020. Founded as an entrepôt in 1786, it was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. Over the centuries, the city has evolved into a melting pot of sorts and is now home to a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic populace. Due to its unique architecture, the old core of the city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. George Town is also regarded as the culinary capital of Malaysia.

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    Batu Ferringhi Night Market

    One of the most well-known night markets in Penang. For more details, refer to Batu Ferringhi.

    7PM-midnight

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    Chowrasta Market

    Built in 1890, Chowrasta Market is one of the oldest wet markets in Malaysia. It does not only offer poultry and vegetables, however, as tourists will find various local products as well, including processed nutmegs, cloves, durian cakes and tau sar pneah (a local bean paste biscuit). The market is said to be the go-to place to buy home some local produce from Penang. Above the ground floor are bookstores selling second-hand publications.

    6:30AM-7PMEntrance is free of charge

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    Hin Bus Art Depot

    Art aficionadi can head to this art gallery, which periodically curates art exhibitions. It also contains open spaces for events, a garden and cafes. A pop-up market featuring local artists and other retailers is held every Sunday.

    Mon-Fri noon-10PM, Sat Sun 11AM-8PMEntrance is free of charge

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    Little India

    Covering an area around Queen Street, Chulia Street and Market Street, Little India is an ethnic Indian enclave. Walking on the streets, you cannot avoid smelling Indian spices and hearing Bollywood music. The area is very lively; one might say it is the noisiest part of George Town with the sights, sounds, aroma and foods of India.

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    Lorong Kulit Flea Market

    Said to be the biggest flea market in Penang, the open-air Lorong Kulit Flea Market is sited right outside the City Stadium. All sorts of second-hand goods, imitation products, eclectic items and even antiques can be found here at bargain prices.

    6AM-1PM

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    Campbell Street Market

    One of the oldest markets in George Town, dates back to 1900.

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    Balik Pulau Night Market

    For more details, refer to Balik Pulau.

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    Farlim Night Market

    For more details, refer to Air Itam.

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    Jelutong Night Market

    Van Praagh Road, Batu Lanchang

    Fri 7-11PM

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    Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market

    Lintang Macallum 1

    Mon 7-11PM

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    Paya Terubong Night Market

    For more details, refer to Air Itam.

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    Sungai Dua Night Market

    Jalan Sungai Dua, Gelugor

    Sat 7-11PM

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    Tanjung Bungah Night Market

    Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah

    Tue 7-11PM