Clan Jetties of Penang

Scenic spot
★ 4.8 (29K+ reviews) • 261K+ booked
Experience the unique charm of George Town's Clan Jetties in Penang, Malaysia, where traditional houses on stilts over the sea create a picturesque setting. Built in the 19th century, these jetties are home to communities of fishermen, traders, and dock workers, offering a glimpse into the historic and cultural significance of the destination.
See more
See more
Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

The best of Clan Jetties of Penang

Bucket-list experiences

Explore Georgetown Half Day City Tour

Explore Georgetown Half Day City Tour

English available
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.6 (187) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 47.25
Heritage Tour and Trishaw Ride in Penang

Heritage Tour and Trishaw Ride in Penang

English available
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (126) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 57.15
Georgetown Heritage Tour

Georgetown Heritage Tour

English available
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (37) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 64.59
DIY Plushy Workshop by OLO Studio in Penang

DIY Plushy Workshop by OLO Studio in Penang

Up to 3 hrs
English available
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (9) • New Activity
From NZ$ 23.45
The TOP Penang Ticket

The TOP Penang Ticket

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (2,570) • 90K+ booked
From NZ$ 28.89
15 off
Combo
Kek Lok Si & Penang Hill Half Day Tour

Kek Lok Si & Penang Hill Half Day Tour

English available
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.8 (55) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 87.45
Glass Museum Ticket in Penang

Glass Museum Ticket in Penang

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.3 (104) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 11.95
The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket

The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.7 (2,572) • 70K+ booked
NZ$ 21.49
NZ$ 23.85
Penang 3D Trick Art Museum Ticket

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum Ticket

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (672) • 20K+ booked
From NZ$ 6.35
NZ$ 7.15
Tufting and DIY Craft Workshops by OLO Studio in Penang

Tufting and DIY Craft Workshops by OLO Studio in Penang

Up to 3 hrs
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.8 (52) • 1K+ booked
From NZ$ 8.19
Ghost Museum Penang Ticket

Ghost Museum Penang Ticket

Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.6 (11) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 8.35
NZ$ 9.15
Magic World Penang Ticket

Magic World Penang Ticket

Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.0 (8) • 400+ booked
From NZ$ 8.35
NZ$ 9.55

Make it a getaway

Vouk Hotel Suites

Vouk Hotel Suites

Instant confirmation
★ 4.1 (494)
From NZ$ 77.60
Apple Hotel Penang

Apple Hotel Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (21)
From NZ$ 47.14
The Granite Luxury Hotel

https://res.klook.com/image/upload/v1713240499/UED_new/PromoTag/StayPlus.png The Granite Luxury Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (170)
From NZ$ 113.49
Gurney Bay Hotel A PARKROYAL Partner Hotel

https://res.klook.com/image/upload/v1713240499/UED_new/PromoTag/StayPlus.png Gurney Bay Hotel A PARKROYAL Partner Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (1,043)
From NZ$ 78.58
Ixora Hotel

Ixora Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.1 (316)
From NZ$ 76.81
Loop On Leith George Town Penang Hotel

https://res.klook.com/image/upload/v1713240499/UED_new/PromoTag/StayPlus.png Loop On Leith George Town Penang Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (84)
From NZ$ 54.23
Hotel NEO+ Penang

Hotel NEO+ Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (959)
From NZ$ 76.63
Urban Suites

Urban Suites

Instant confirmation
★ 4.0 (3)
From NZ$ 67.57
Wifi Boutique Hotel

https://res.klook.com/image/upload/v1713240499/UED_new/PromoTag/StayPlus.png Wifi Boutique Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (97)
From NZ$ 54.16
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (1,049)
From NZ$ 53.52
Jazz Hotel Penang

Jazz Hotel Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (127)
From NZ$ 103.11
Sleep Box Penang

Sleep Box Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 3.8 (7)
From NZ$ 31.17

Trouble-free transport

Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

City transfers
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.7 (550) • 3K+ booked
From NZ$ 74.55
Georgetown Penang Private Car Charter

Georgetown Penang Private Car Charter

Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.7 (250) • 2K+ booked
From NZ$ 170.95
Private Transfer between Penang and Kuala Lumpur

Private Transfer between Penang and Kuala Lumpur

City transfers
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.6 (33) • 300+ booked
NZ$ 388.35
Private City Transfers for Penang and Surrounding Cities

Private City Transfers for Penang and Surrounding Cities

City transfers
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (30) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 310.45
George Town car hire | Choose from multiple car models
From NZ$ 101

All that's good & tasty

Urban Artisan in Georgetown, Penang

Urban Artisan in Georgetown, Penang

Bestseller
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.7 (151) • 2K+ booked
NZ$ 3.39
NZ$ 3.99
Restaurant Blanc at Macalister Mansion

Restaurant Blanc at Macalister Mansion

Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (7) • 100+ booked
NZ$ 150.25
NZ$ 200.25
White Smoke Contemporary Restaurant in George Town, Penang

White Smoke Contemporary Restaurant in George Town, Penang

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.9 (9)
From NZ$ 11.15
NZ$ 13.15
The BRGR at Penang

The BRGR at Penang

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.5 (71) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 3.59
NZ$ 3.99
Guest Lounge at Macalister Mansion

Guest Lounge at Macalister Mansion

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.8 (38) • 200+ booked
NZ$ 51.69
NZ$ 59.65
Urban Daybreak Cafe in Penang

Urban Daybreak Cafe in Penang

Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (10)
From NZ$ 4.65
NZ$ 9.35

More to explore

Boutique Aquarium Ticket at The TOP Penang

Boutique Aquarium Ticket at The TOP Penang

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.2 (101) • 10K+ booked
NZ$ 13.55
NZ$ 15.10
Klook Pass Penang

Klook Pass Penang

Bestseller
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (546) • 10K+ booked
From NZ$ 42.29
NZ$ 53.69
Klook exclusive
Tech Dome Penang Ticket

Tech Dome Penang Ticket

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (124) • 5K+ booked
NZ$ 10.55
NZ$ 11.15
Penang Bird Park Ticket

Penang Bird Park Ticket

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.5 (269) • 6K+ booked
NZ$ 19.89
Wonderfood Museum

Wonderfood Museum

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (684) • 10K+ booked
NZ$ 7.15
NZ$ 7.95
DE'8000 Mini Golf Ticket

DE'8000 Mini Golf Ticket

Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.9 (26) • 700+ booked
From NZ$ 13.95
NZ$ 14.70
Rollerka Indoor Roller Skating Experience in Penang

Rollerka Indoor Roller Skating Experience in Penang

3-5 hrs
English available
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (19) • 500+ booked
From NZ$ 13.95
NZ$ 17.89
Jungle Gym Ticket in The Top Penang

Jungle Gym Ticket in The Top Penang

Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.5 (8) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 9.15
Buy 2 get 5 off
Sale
Balik Pulau Half-Day Tour in Penang

Balik Pulau Half-Day Tour in Penang

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 5.0 (23) • 100+ booked
From NZ$ 71.55
10 off
Sale
Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket in Penang

Straits and Oriental Museum Ticket in Penang

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.0 (18) • 200+ booked
NZ$ 9.95
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi at Penang Georgetown

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi at Penang Georgetown

Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 3.8 (8) • 100+ booked
NZ$ 3.99
Forest in a Bottle Terrarium DIY Kit with Home Delivery in Malaysia

Forest in a Bottle Terrarium DIY Kit with Home Delivery in Malaysia

English available
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
★ 4.7 (20) • 300+ booked
From NZ$ 52.09

Why people love Clan Jetties of Penang

4.8 /5
29K+ reviews
Read all reviews
Ying *******
12 Jan
Fun experience with my friends. there were 18 holes to play, of varying difficulties. and there were also some other mini games to play too. staffs were welcoming too!
Suxin ************
12 Jan
We needed to exchange tickets at the counter before going up to the 65th floor. Besides the view and challenging yourself to step out on the glass, that's about all. We were not able to see sunset as it was cloudy. We took about 45 minutes to go through it.
Suxin ************
12 Jan
We arrived at lower station by grab and bought priority tickets to take the fornicular. However, the tickets just allowed us to skip the queue only and not have our own space. Once reached there, there was no network for me to load the tickets. Staff was nice to let us connect to their WiFi to load the tickets. I went with my elderly mum and almost cannot make it as she does not want to take the wheelchair. Frequent rest stops needed and took it real slow but we were glad we made it. We took about 3 hours from the time we alighted the fornicular to complete the walk.
CHEN ********
12 Jan
The driver and guide, Mr. Teh, is fluent in Chinese and English and is very enthusiastic. We were treated very well. It was originally scheduled to pick us up at the hotel at 9:30 in the morning, but we went to have breakfast first. We notified Mr. Teh using what's app and he said he could pick us up at a breakfast restaurant instead. He first took us around the city and then arranged for us to take a 1hr tricycle. The tricycle also thoughtfully arranged drivers with different languages according to guests from different countries (he helped us arrange Chinese drivers). The tricycle will pass through Little India, so you can find time to paint at another time. Indian hand drawing. After the tricycle, the driver took us to the restaurant we wanted to go to for Chinese food. He was very flexible and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend Mr. Teh!
CHAN ************
12 Jan
The weather was very good, and we stayed from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The scenery was very pleasant day and night. The transparent walkway is challenging, fun and worth a visit
INTAN *****
11 Jan
VERY GOOD HOTEL 👍🏻👍🏻All the staff is very good, very helpful ❤️ The room is super comfort and clean, will go back again and very recommended.
joel ***
11 Jan
very good experience, nice view from the observation deck overlooking the whole city. best to go during sunset.
Klook User
8 Jan
The three of us arrived on a cruise ship and only had a few hours in Penang. Our tour guide, William, was wonderful. He picked us up in his car at the port, took us to the Kek Lok Si temple and guided us to the best photo spots and the most interesting sites. He spoke good English and was very helpful. He parked at the very top so we didn’t have to walk up in the heat. Then he drove us down to every level and also gave us some free time to explore. After the temple he drove us to Penang Hill. It looked like it was about to rain, so William customized the schedule to show us as much as possible in the short time. The line to Penang Hill funicular was extremely long, if we were in a regular line it probably would have taken us an hour, but the tour included fast pass tickets, which was wonderful! William guided us ahead of the line, shows where to sit for the best views and walked with us to all the highlight on the hill. It was really a perfect tour and good value for the money. Highly recommend!
2+

Nearby places to go

334K+ visitors
332K+ visitors
257K+ visitors
261K+ visitors
257K+ visitors
257K+ visitors
518K+ visitors
332K+ visitors
493K+ visitors

FAQs about Clan Jetties of Penang

When is the best time to visit the Clan Jetties of Penang George Town?

How can I get to the Clan Jetties from the center of George Town?

What should I keep in mind regarding local customs when visiting the Clan Jetties?

What kind of footwear is recommended for visiting the Clan Jetties?

Are there any specific transportation options to reach the Clan Jetties?

How can I ensure a respectful visit to the Clan Jetties?

What to know before visiting Clan Jetties of Penang

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Lim Jetty

Discover the Lim Jetty dominated by the Lim clan, featuring houses with zinc roofs and places of worship dedicated to Chinese deities. Experience the resilience of the community after the jetty was rebuilt post-Japanese invasion in 1941.

Chew Jetty

Explore the workmanlike Chew Jetty with its gaudy Chinese temple, blue boats, and cozy stores. Admire the hanging bird cages, fish traps, and Chinese shrine while experiencing everyday life on the jetty.

Tan Jetty

Experience the Tan Jetty predominantly occupied by the Tan clan, with shrines dedicated to Chinese deities Tan Goan-kong and Mazu. Learn about the community's relocation from Armenian Street and the historical significance of the jetty.

Culture and History

The Clan Jetties of George Town offer a glimpse into the cultural and historical heritage of Penang, showcasing the traditional way of life of the communities living on the jetties. Explore the unique architecture, daily rituals, and cultural practices that have been preserved for generations.

Local Cuisine

While exploring the Clan Jetties, don't miss the opportunity to taste popular local dishes such as Penang laksa, char kway teow, and cendol. Experience the unique flavors and culinary traditions of Penang by trying out the simple eateries and street food stalls along the jetties.