Penang Tourism Information Centre, George Town

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The Penang Tourism Information Centre or Pusat Penerangan Pelancongan Pulau Pinang is housed within the Penang Heritage Centre at 116 & 118 Acheen Street. It is set up by the state government to provide tourists in Penang with the appropriate information before they set up to explore George Town and other places in Penang. Since the Inner City of George Town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Penang Heritage Centre is now also the office of George Town World Heritage Inc.

Penang Tourism Information Centre (1 September, 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

At the Penang Tourism Information Centre, visitors can collect brochures published by various tourist sights. Staff is also on hand to answer questions. There is a three-dimensional model of George Town, from along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling to Lebuh Acheh. At one time, there is also an exhibit of George Town in the form of dioramas. The George Town Dioramas depict various scenes in the city, many of which are actual sites such as the barber shop at Lebuh Queen, the stretch of shop houses at Lebuh King, scenes at roadside stalls, in the market, and so on.

Contacting the Penang Tourism Information Centre

116 & 118 Lebuh Acheh, 10200 Penang
Tel: 04-2616606

Opening Hours: Monday � Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday

Getting there

The Penang Tourism Information Centre can be reached by taking the Rapid Penang Bus 10, 301, 302, 307, 401 and U502, disembarking at Lebuh Carnavon. Check the Rapid Penang Bus Routes for details. Walk along Lebuh Carnavon to the junction with Lebuh Armenian. The Penang Tourism Information Centre is at the left corner of the junction.

Nearby Sights

The following sights are reference against the main entrance of the Penang Tourism Information Centre.

Penang Islamic Museum: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. The Penang Islamic Museum is at the left side of Lebuh Armenian, next to the Penang Tourism Information Centre.
Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base is at 120 Lebuh Armenian, on the left.
Yap Kongsi: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. A short distance down the street is Yap Kongsi, on the right.
Choo Chay Keong Temple: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. A short distance down the street is Choo Chay Keong Temple, on the right, at the junction with Medan Cannon.
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. After crossing the junction with Medan Cannon, you reach the entrance archway to Hock Teik Cheng Sin on your right.
Cheah Kongsi: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. After crossing the junction with Medan Cannon, continue a short distance, past Lorong Soo Hong on your left, and you will reach the entrance archway to Cheah Kongsi on the left.
Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong): Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left and walk along Lebuh Armenian. After crossing the junction with Medan Cannon, turn right into Medan Cannon. The entrance archway to Khoo Kongsi is on your left, a short distance down Medan Cannon.
Acheen Street Mosque: Coming out from the Penang Tourism Information Centre, turn left, cross Lebuh Armenian to Lebuh Acheh. The Acheen Street Mosque is on the right side of Lebuh Acheh, across the junction of Medan Cannon.