Georgetown

For most of the well informed tourist, they may already know that Georgetown is the state capital of Penang. In addition to that, Georgetown is also the center stage where some of the major attractions here in Penang can be found. The first impression that Georgetown gives to the eye of the beholder is that Georgetown remains as a slightly rugged antique as this city pretty much reflects the colonialist’s era. There are quite a number of historical monuments here in Georgetown, some of these historical monuments include Fort Cornwallis, Sri Rambai Cannon, Victoria Memorial Clock Tower and the Khoo Kongsi clan house as well. Besides these historical monuments, there are also some religious monuments located at around Georgetown, some of these religious monuments include the Taoist Goddess of Mercy Temple, the Hindu Maha Mariamman Temple and the Muslim Kapitan Kling Mosque.