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Penang is a reputable tourist destination not only with International travellers but also with local Malaysians. Once a pretty laid back town, Penang has, since attaining UNESCO Heritage Listed City status, emerged as a hipster town with trendy cafes and bars co-existing with street vendors and old-style coffee shops serving renowned street food.

Penang is now solidly on the world map attracting a lot of tourists throughout the year and touted as one of Asia’s best places for retirees. Famed for our street food culture and affordability, Penang is also home to The Penang Island Jazz Festival & Georgetown Heritage Festival which attracts an international patronage.

The Heritage Trail of Georgetown offers a kaleidoscope of activities, art murals and buildings of significance to visit. Georgetown specifically and Penang in general is an immense melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan culture. So do spend a day or two exploring Georgetown with ALL of your senses. See, taste, smell, listen and feel your way around this captivating UNESCO Heritage site. And Urban H Hotel is centrally positioned for your exploration!