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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Jelutong works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, 6km from Penang Bridge.
Jelutong is a town located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 63,507, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jelutong 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 Jelutong to your route.
Jelutong is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of the city centre, Jelutong has been inhabited since as early as the late 18th century, when traders from Aceh and India settled around the area.
It was once notorious as a turf for gangsters and triads until theRead more
1980s, when urbanisation transformed the area into a residential suburb of George Town.
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Jelutong is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.3900 latitude, 100.3188 longitude.
Jelutong has a population of approximately 63,507 people, making it a town 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.
3 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.
3 km · about 5 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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