George Town World Heritage City Day

On July 7, 2008, George Town, Penang was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage City. To commemorate George Town’s inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage City listing, July 7 is declared a public holiday in the State of Penang. George Town is the capital of Penang where history, culture and traditions meet. George Town offers a multitude of attractions that combine the colonial heritage and living culture. Therefore it is not a surprise that George Town, Penang has won many awards and recognitions from international media. George Town, Penang’s accolades are listed below: • Lonely Planet: #4 Top Ten Cities To Visit; • Los Angeles Times: #1 of 16 Must-Visit Destinations; • Yahoo Travel: 10 Islands To Explore Before You Die; • CNN Travel: Asia’s Top 10 Greatest Street Food Cities; • The Guardian: #8 of its Top 40 Holiday Hotspots; • Forbes: #1 Top Ten Best Budget Travel Destinations; • CNNGo: Penang Laksa is World’s #7 Most Delicious Food; • ECA: #8 Most Liveable City in Asia; • CNN: #6 Best Places To Retire Abroad; • UNESCO: Word Heritage Site; • CNN: 17 best places to visit in 2017; • Huff Post: Best Local Delicacies; and • TIME: Best Street Food in Asia. If you are a fan of street art, a nightlife party goer, a cultural enthusiast or even a food lover, George Town, Penang has it all for your holiday adventure.