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Never Enough OF Weld Quay

Welcome to the streets of George Town. Every issue, we bring you on a vicarious tour of the heritage trails of Penang highlighting their history, attractions and more!
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Residing as a coastal road on the East of Georgetown and named after Sir Frederick Weld, Weld Quay, also known as Pengkalan Weld, was built between 1883-1889 soon after the land reclamation that took place on the Eastern Shore. Once Weld Quay had been completed in the late 19th century, the neighbourhood had turned into a Chinese Trades Neighbourhood which compiles of warehouses and wholesalers.
When in Weld Quay, one must not miss the chance to visit one of the six waterfront settlements, otherwise known as the clan jetties which comprise of wooden houses on silts. Chew Jetty is the most well-known amongst the clan jetties, well-liked for the ‘culture warp’ feeling when walking towards the sea.
Travellers who would like to stay in a hotel within this UNESCO heritage site can stay at the Royale Bintang Penang, which is within walking distance and provides easy access to all of the famous heritage sites.
For the photo-taking enthusiasts, there are two 3D trick art museums in Weld Quay, Penang Amazing World Studios and Made in Penang Interactive Museum with majority of the art featured being inspired by Penang and Malaysian culture.
If you’re craving for more of an Asian style cuisine, Hai Nan Town, located by the sea provides a variety of Nyonya and Hainanese dishes to indulge. Take a stroll by the roadside of Weld Quay to find a popular Malaysian dish, assam laksa or some O Kio for dessert in front of All Season Car Care Centre.
Penang Island Ferry Terminal provides transportation on a regular basis to both vehicles and commuters that are journeying to the mainland. A ferry service to Langkawi is also available at Langkawi Ferry Services if you fancy a trip to one of Malaysia’s beautiful islands. Along Weld Quay, Swettenham Pier is an international cruise terminal that has been visited by grand cruise ships from all over the world and is only a short distance away from the iconic Victoria Memorial Clocktower.

Eat

  • Via Pre Tavern on the Harbour
  • Hai Nan Town
  • Patio bar de tapas
  • Kar Be Coffee Shop
  • CF Hawker Centre
  • Siong Ho Fish Head
  • Village Coffee Shop
  • QE II Restaurant
  • Golden ATTAP Seafood
  • Kedai Kopi Cheng Wah
  • Assam Laksa & O Kio Dessert@Weld Quay
  • Tan Jetty – Lang Sae Lee Thai Food
  • Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine
  • Weld Quay (Tree Shade) Seafood Restaurant

Do

  • Penang Amazing World Studios
  • Made In Penang Interactive Museum
  • Penang Island Ferry Terminal (Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda)
  • Clan Jetties
  • Swettenham Pier
  • Soundmaker Studio
  • Langkawi Ferry Services

Sleep



  • The Royale Bintang Penang
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  • Clan Jetty Heritage Home
  • My Chew Jetty Vacation Home
  • The Rice Miller Hotel
  • Hotel 19
  • Soundmaker Hostel
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