At the northwest corner of the Malay Peninsula´s Penang state on its northwest corner, this city of 708,000 was founded by the British East India Company in 1786 and its compact historic core is the only place in Malaysia which preserves some colonial architecture - some 1,700 buildings' worth - and as such has the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and the city in general for its tasty street food, the product of the city's various ethnicities, including Malays, Indians, indigenous Borneans, and the majority Chinese. There are also some good beaches in George Town's northwestern suburbs; the Penang Botanic Garden is the country's oldest (est. 1884); and the city is also home to Penang National Park, the world's smallest at just over 25 square kilometers (10 sq. miles).
Read more in Tripatini contributor Travel Guide´s post 10 of the Top Spots to Visit in Malaysia.
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