Penang Street, George Town

Lebuh Penang

Penang Street, or Lebuh Penang, is one of the oldest streets of George Town. It is located within the core zone of the George Town Unesco World Heritage Site. It is located within the original grid laid out by Francis Light for his early settlement of George Town in the late 18th century. The earliest known documentation of Penang Street appears in the 1798 Popham map. On that map, Penang Street was known as China Street. However, the name Penang Street has been in use since 1803 in the map of George Town drawn under the administration of George Leith as Lieutenant Governor.

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, cross Pengkalan Weld and then turn right and go along Pengkalan Weld until the junction of Gat Lebuh China. Turn left into Gat Lebuh China. Go straight, crossing the junction of Lebuh Pantai, and proceed to Lebuh China. Lebuh Penang is the next road.

Sights along Penang Street

House of Yeap Chor Ee

Moey She Temple

Yin Oi Tong Medical Hall

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In Other Words ...

Hokkien: Kau Keng Choo ("Nine Houses", between Light Street and Bishop Street),
Kintang Kay ("Cantonese Street", between Bishop Street and Market Street)
Chetty Kay ("Chetty Street", between Market Street and Chulia Street)

Penang Street (12 November 2008)
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Penang Street Location Map

Photos of Penang Street

Penang Street sign (12 November 2008)
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Penang Street sign (30 November 2008)
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Penang Street plaque (12 November 2008)
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