Gorgeous colors from Georgetown, the capital of Penang, Malaysia

Weather of Arabia - Ismail Qasimi - Malaysia is known to be a diverse country rich in its modern Asian and international cultures, and the same is true for Georgetown, the capital of Penang Island in the north of the country, a city full of multicultural colors, Chinese, Indian and Malay.

Once an important trading center on the Straits of Malacca, Georgetown is still today famous for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shops and mosques. Outside of the Old Town, there are many attractions that you must visit when in Penang Island .

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Great places to visit in George Town

There are plenty of places to visit, including the Dinosaur Park that takes you back to the Jurassic period to see life-size dinosaurs, the Kotmar Tower, which now stands proudly at 68 floors and is a symbol of the state of Penang, and there is a museum, theatre, restaurants and cafes, not to mention a stunning view of George Town.

And you can't miss passing on the street art in Penang, it is located in every corner of the city, each of them is unique, especially in Armenian Street, Chulia Street, Love Avenue and some other nearby streets, they are famous attractions in George Town.

Visitors are also fascinated by another art destination, which is the Museum of Trick Art in 3D technology, which is the most preferred tourist attraction for families, as it is decorated with comic images and optical illusions. And if you are more interested in history and culture, you should visit the Colonial Museum, which takes you back to the British occupation period.

Fun is the best time to visit Penang

Regardless of the weather and the best time to visit Malaysia , George Town is characterized by its rich performances on the occasion of the celebration of the Chinese New Year, which is in early February. If you are traveling during this period, you will enjoy entertainment shows such as the lion dance, unique water drum shows, magic shows and live music.

The same applies to those wishing to visit Penang during the New Year's celebration, as there are many activities and promotions for dinners in fine restaurants, and the best of all is that your celebration will be at an altitude of 249 meters above sea level, you will be here at the top of Kotmar Tower. You can leave after dinner but not before enjoying the grand fireworks display.