[2025 George Town Attraction] Travel Guide for Armenian Street (Updated Mar)

Penang, Malaysia’s “Pearl of the Orient,” is a must-visit destination where history and cuisine come together in perfect harmony. Step into George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and uncover its colonial-era charm. Wander through Armenian Street, where murals and heritage buildings bring the past to life. Explore the ornate Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and marvel at the stunning Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. After a day of sightseeing, treat yourself to an unforgettable meal at Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving authentic Peranakan cuisine. Don’t forget to dive into Penang’s legendary street food scene from the smoky flavors of Char Kway Teow to the richness of Asam Laksa. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a food lover, or both, Penang promises an experience like no other. Book your trip now and let the island’s charm captivate you! #newyearnewtrip #travel #localfood #history #penang #malaysia #travelanywhere

📍 Itinerary & Sightseeing: Wandering through George Town, Penang’s ancient town and UNESCO World Heritage site, felt like stepping back in time. We began by strolling through Armenian Street, admiring its colonial architecture and vibrant street art, including the famous “Children on a Bicycle” mural. The old shophouses and temples showcased the town’s rich history, blending beautifully with modern creativity. 🚇 Transportation: We parked in the city center and explored the ancient town on foot, the best way to take in its narrow streets and hidden corners. 🏨 Accommodation: We stayed at a heritage boutique hotel in the heart of the ancient district, with its charming wooden shutters and Peranakan tiles, perfectly reflecting the town’s timeless vibe. 📷 Photo Spots: Every corner of this ancient town is photogenic. The murals on Muntri Street and the intricate details of Khoo Kongsi Clan House were some of our favorite spots. A cozy heritage café also provided the perfect photo op with its vintage décor. 🍜 Local Cuisine: We savored Penang’s famous char kway teow, flavorful stir-fried noodles, and indulged in rojak, a tangy fruit salad. For a refreshing treat, we tried ais tingkap, a rose-flavored drink that’s a local favorite. 💡 Tips: • Start early to beat the heat and enjoy quiet streets. • Bring cash for street food. • Don’t forget comfy shoes and sunscreen. George Town is a captivating blend of ancient charm, modern art, and culinary delights—a place where history meets the present in every alley and bite.

#localtourguides #100waysoftravel Penang offers a mix of culture, history, and fun, making it a perfect destination for any traveler. Start your journey at Armenian Street, where vibrant street art and cultural heritage blend seamlessly. Then, explore the historic Chew Jetty, where you can walk along traditional stilt houses and get a glimpse of the local lifestyle. For a breathtaking view of the island, head up to Bukit Bendera Hill, where the cooler air and stunning vistas will captivate you. End your day at the 3D Art Museum Penang, where you can immerse yourself in interactive, mind-bending exhibits. These spots are must-visits for a well-rounded Penang experience!

#malaysiatrip This is the Armenian Street located in George Town, Penang island. It is easy to go around the city by using the Uber app or driving~ This street gives off the artsy and hipster vibes with many photogenic spots and graffiti to see! There are also many unique shops with traditional Nyonya crafts and designs. There are also many cafes around for you to chill after a long walk in the area.

#2024wish Address: 25, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Heritage House 25 is an arts and craft shop featuring many local Malaysian handmade goodies, making it a great location to shop for gifts to bring back home from your trip! We especially loved the ceramic tiles coaster. And once you're done shopping, be sure to have a drink at Atelier Coffee, a coffee stand located in the store itself! Delicious coffee at a great price. Do drop by during your walk at Armenian Street!

#wheretogo Address: 93, Lbh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang Langit Senja Kopi (Dusk Sky Coffee in Bahasa) is a Muslim-owned slow coffee bar. They also serve some light dishes to pair with your drinks, including some desserts. I had a pudding at RM6, and I have to be honest, it wasn't exactly set at the bottom. Making it slightly eggy and runny. There is a small counter near the front where they feature talented local artistes and sell their handmade products. The whole cafe's wall had handwritten notes pasted all over by visitors who came! It was nice staying and reading all the kind words. They also have a friendly (chonky) cat, and if you're lucky, he may come over and have a seat with you as you drink your coffee! I, however, wasn't as lucky that evening... Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️

#hiddengems Address: 48, Lbh Armenian, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang MOMOKAKA: A place to drink and a place to hang out. This jewel right here is located right smack in the middle of Armenian Street. It is open from 11am right till midnight, and offers a huge selection of craft beer and bar food. Not a drinker? They serve authentic Vietnamese coffee and great tacos in the afternoon! We were spoilt by choice when we were there with a major selection of craft beers imported from all over the world. The vibes was great too! Live music from Aizad was superb - husky and soulful voice! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#citywalk The Armenian Street is a street located right in the middle of UNESCO heritage site in Georgetown. The street garnered a lot of attention due to the street arts and the cafes along the street, making it a popular destination amongst tourists. The vibes at night is calmer than afternoon, as most stores are closed. But that's when the bars are open and you can take pictures of the street arts with zero to little queue! If you've been to the street in the morning or afternoon, try evening for once! Ps: This is where the famous "siblings on a bicycle" mural is at! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Armenian Street is at the corner of Cannon Street and is about a 5 minute walk. You can almost miss this entire street because it is much narrower than you think. Cars are not able to drive through here. If anything it’s more like Armenian Alley than Armenian Street. The street is decorated really well with colourful umbrellas hanging along the entire street. It is obvious why this is the key image most people think of when they come across Armenian Street. But there’s more than this! The entire street is filled with stores that sell souvenirs, ice kacang, gems and many more things! Just come down here for yourself and take a look. Besides stores, there’re plenty of street alert along here as well. With people taking pictures and shopping, you can already imagine how crowded this street usually is. #penang #tripblazers #culture #art

Penang Street Art are pretty much scattered across the city centre of Penang, but you can find most of the street arts along Armenian Street. It’s a vibrant & culturally rich destination well known for the Street art scene. Armenian Street, also known as Lebuh Armenian. This street is lined with heritage buildings, quaint cafes & art galleries. But most tourists come here for the artworks. One of the popular artwork here is “Children on a Bicycle”. The area is relatively small, so I would suggest taking your time to wander around & see the artworks. You would also want to know that George Town, where Armenian Street is located, is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Armenian Street is easily accessible from other tourist attractions like Chew Jetty. You can also get there by taking the free CAT buses. #wecreate #malaysia #darwintravel

This is the second part of my story about the street art of the beautiful city of Georgetown. During my walks through the streets of the city, I saw and photographed dozens of these wonderful drawings. And I'm even afraid to imagine how many more passed me by! But if you have little time to explore the city, then here's my advice: go to the main pedestrian street of the city, Armenian street. This is where you will find the most drawings and interesting buildings 👍 #penang #malaysia #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #awesomepic

#penang Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of Georgetown in Penang. It is around 700 meters 10 minutes walk from Weld Quay Jetty Bus Terminal. The road had gained popularity for its rich culture offerings and street art within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The street is surrounded by Chinese temples and Clan houses, it is full of charming shophouses, artists galleries, cafes and souvenirs shops. Some of the best Penang's street art can be found here, like kids on the bicycle , beautiful cat and many more. If you are tired of walking, you can choose to rent a bicycle to cycle around this beautiful town, or have a drink or food at one of the restaurants and cafes.

Another of Malaysia’s most prolific heritage cities, Penang invites tourists to take a walk outside on their cobbled streets filled with beautiful murals left and right. Street artists bring the art to life with various installations added as time progresses. You can’t visit Penang and not spend at least an entire day without combing the streets for these artworks as they tend to blend in with their surroundings as well. #newyearadventure

Armenian Street is a narrow street within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art. One of the handful of places in the world that was named after the nation-state of Armenia, Armenian Street was originally part of a Malay settlement. #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #foodie #urbanexplorer

Take a stroll down the many, many lanes in Georgetown, Penang is like taking traveling back in time. Some of the buildings are really old, even back to the 1800s. Most tourists/travellers/backpackers/locals prefer to travel around the town by using motorcycles or bicycles, either self-owned or rentals. Personally I prefer using the bicycle provided by the city council, I think? But there are a lot of stations provided, so it’s definitely convenient.#tripblazers

Hey, if you’re looking for an artistic walls and delicious food, Penang should be in you list! You can capture hundreds of photos of yourself in the Armenian Streets. The street artworks are just superb. Sometimes you have to wait for your turn in order to get yourself photographed. There are few attractions nearby, just prepare some money for the entrance fees. I just took a trishaw to stroll around the cities. #spooktaculartrip

Penang certainly entertained us during our visit last June. The art street in the Armenian street, Komtar TOP and the Escape is one of the best attractions.

#bucketlistreboot Spectrum of the Seas sailed into Swettenham Pier in Georgetown, Penang at 4pm two days ago. Once berthing was complete, we proceeded to disembark the ship for a couple of hours to explore the nearby streets on foot, checking out interesting sights along the way.

Exeperiance free walk at Armenian Street..Lot of hipster cafe you can find here..Must try ice ball here.

Lebuh Armenian, or Armenian Street, is a street in the inner city of George Town and within the core zone of the George Town Unesco World Heritage Site. It derives its name from an Armenian family who once stayed at the junction of the now Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh Pantai in the early part of the 19th century. The street is the venue of the weekly Armenian Street Fair. Armenian Street has three pieces of street art. They include two murals by Ernest Zacharevic and two steel-rod sculptures based on caricatures by Tang Mun Kian. I call the murals "Little Children on a Bicycle" and "This Old Man", while the sculptures are called "Procession" and "Then & Now". Definitely a place to visit. You haven’t been in Penang until you visited Art street. #awesomepic #deliciousfood #foodie

Armenian Street has become extremely popular. The street art is interesting but some tourists will make a lot of fuss taking photos and delay you. For the avid photographer this is a must visit. Plenty of old and interesting houses, door-ways, drains and shops. This street was full of tourists, but it wasn't too crowded, especially for a Saturday afternoon. The smells of the spices, listening to people talking, going into the shops, this is how you can learn about a place. We wandered about here and on the surrounding streets over the course of two days and really enjoyed ourselves. Plenty of nice coffee and snack shops. Easily walked around or hire a bicycle for added fun. #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer #happylaborday

#armenianstreet is a narrow street within the city of George Town in #penang, #malaysia. Located within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the road has gained popularity in recent years for its rich cultural offerings and street art. #inspiration #happynewyear

#2月好去地方2025 On July 7, 2008, George Town in Penang, Malaysia was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now, almost 17 years after its inclusion in the World Heritage List, we take a closer look at how this old port city became a world-renowned cultural heritage. The rise of George Town is related to its historical background as an important trading port on the East-West Waterway in the 19th century. The booming economy and post-war rent controls on old buildings have allowed George Town to retain the largest collection of historic buildings in Malaysia today, and has given rise to a diverse and complex ethnic structure, cultural practices and spatial landscapes. The entrance to the UNESCO site is Armenian Street. At its intersection with Cannon Street, you can see the iconic pagoda-style minaret of Acheen Street Mosque, while on the other side is the famous clan temple Longshan Tang Qiu Gongsi hidden behind the street houses, and the former secret society base Po Fook She Fuk Clan Temple. On the other side is the Tzu Chi Temple and Ye Clan Temple on Datongzai Street (also Armenian Street). The street is filled with centuries-old monuments and new buildings, traditional culture and emerging industries. It's really worth selling!

A vibrant Hindu festival parade took over Armenian Street, filling the air with rhythmic drumbeats, chants, and the scent of incense. The highlight? A grand statue of Hanuman, the mighty monkey god, paraded through the streets on a beautifully adorned chariot. Devotees in colorful attire carried offerings, while traditional dancers and musicians added to the lively atmosphere. Sunlight reflected off golden temple umbrellas, creating a mesmerizing sight. Whether you’re here for culture or photography, this unexpected celebration was a magical Penang moment worth experiencing! #favouriteitinerary

#newyearnewtrip Armenian Street in George Town, Penang, is a vibrant and eclectic destination that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage. This charming street is lined with colorful shophouses, street art murals, and quaint boutiques selling everything from vintage clothing to handmade crafts. I wandered along the street, taking in the sights and sounds of this bustling cultural hub. From the beautiful Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion to the picturesque Armenian Street Park, this street has something for everyone. A must-visit destination for culture lovers and curious travelers.

Diversity and amazing food culture condensed in the tiny island of Penang 😊

#malaysiatrip if you arrive Penang on a cruise, you also have enough time for this photoshoot too. It will take about one hour, more or less. You can do your own makeup and wear your favorite dress. This way, you no need to spend on make up artists and the photographer usually will provide all digital shots. Meet the photographer at Armenian street and there is this umbrella street which is perfect for photo taking.

#familytravel Penang is such a rich and cultural heritage place and especially in Georgetown area, you can get excellent souvenir shopping with Made in Penang designs. Those wall murals you see around Georgetown are replicated onto souvenir such as tshirts, bags and mugs and I will always get magnets for my collection. Always remember to ask for cheaper pricing or free gifts from the sellers, be friendly and don’t demand from them.

Armenian Street in George Town, Penang, is a famous street known for its vibrant art, culture, and history. Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site, this street is a lively hub filled with street art, heritage buildings, boutique cafes, and souvenir shops. Armenian Street is best known for its iconic street art, especially the mural “Children on a Bicycle” by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. This mural is one of Penang’s most popular spots for photos and has become a symbol of the city’s street art culture. The area around Armenian Street is peppered with various murals and interactive artworks, making it a treat for art lovers and photographers alike. The street reflects Penang’s multicultural heritage with its mix of Chinese clan houses, temples, and colonial-era buildings. The Khoo Kongsi, one of Penang’s most famous Chinese clan houses, is nearby and showcases intricate carvings and architecture, offering a glimpse into the lives of Penang’s Chinese community in the past. Armenian Street is lined with quaint cafes, restaurants, and shops selling unique souvenirs, handicrafts, and locally made goods. Visitors can enjoy traditional Malaysian snacks, coffee, or other local treats while taking in the artistic and historical ambiance of the street. Armenian Street is a must-visit if you’re in Penang, offering a delightful blend of art, history, and culture in a single, walkable around the heritage area. #weekendgetaways #travelwithgeo #thingstodo #travel