Georgetown

Georgetown is the capital of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. It was listed by UNESCO in 2008 as a World Heritage Site, together with fellow former Straits Settlement, Melaka.

Georgetown is Penang's transportation hub. Ferries arrive at the terminal on Weld Quay on the east city of the city; the bus station is nearby on Victoria Street. Take a note of where these are located as you will no doubt want to see them again rather shortly in order to depart.

Penang is widely considered to be the food capital of Malaysia, and Georgetown is the best place in Penang to eat. Gurney Drive may be the main location where tourists go to have their food, but that does not necessarily mean that the best food can be found there. It's best to ask the locals to point you toward the best locations for food, though walking into any "coffee shop" or stall would almost certainly guarantee a worthwhile experience for your taste buds. Knowing some Malay may help, but most vendors speak enough English to communicate the basics.