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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Butterworth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Jelutong, 5km from Penang Bridge.
Butterworth is a city located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 107,591, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Butterworth sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Butterworth to your route.
Bagan Luar is an area of the town of Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia, between Bagan Jermal to the north and Bagan Dalam to the south. It is named after Kampung Bagan Luar, a former village in the area. Jalan Bagan Luar, or Bagan Luar Road, is a major road that runs through the centre of the area. The area is bordered byRead more
Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) to the west, Jalan Telaga Air to the north, Jalan Chain Ferry to the south and Jalan Siram and Jalan Sungai Nyior to the east. Kampung Benggali and Kampung Jawa are villages in the area.
Notable landmarks include Dewan Haji Ahmad Badawi, Padang MPSP (Dataran Pemuda Merdeka), St. Mark's Church, Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple, Tian Gong Tan Temple, Seberang Perai Majistrate's Court, the Penang Dental College at NB Tower and the former headquarters of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP).
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Butterworth is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.3991 latitude, 100.3638 longitude.
Butterworth has a population of approximately 107,591 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
4 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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