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Fort Cornwallis, Penang - George Town
Fort Cornwallis, Penang
George Town, Penang

George Town was named after British's King George III and is the capital for the state of Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The island city was founded in 1786 by Captain Sir Francis Light, an officer of the British East India Company. Being an important trading port, the city is lined with warehouses and godowns along the seafront. On July 7, 2008 George Town was formally listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

The picture above is Fort Cornwallis. The fort is located at the north eastern tip of Penang Island. Was first built in the late 1700's using palm trunks and was rebuilt by Indian convict labour using bricks in 1804. The site is one of the heritage sites on the island and was named after Charles Cornwallis, the 18th Century Governor-General of Bengal, India. The fort, lined with old cannons belonging to the British Royal Artillery troops, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island.

The Modern Day George Town
Penang Skyline as seen from KOMTAR - George Town

Penang Skyline as seen from KOMTAR

George Town is currently ranked 9th as the most liveable city in Asia. Globally the city is ranked 63rd, based on the 2009 survey by Employment Conditions Abroad Limited. The streets are lined with many pre-war colonial buildings although the skyline has seen gradual changes over the years with modern skyscrapers being built. Moving on foot around the streets is easy enough with five foot ways built at the shop fronts. Or if you are too tired to walk just take a trishaw ride.

Penang Trishaw @Padang Kota Lama
The Iconic Penang Trishaw - George Town

The Iconic Penang Trishaw

This is an age old paddle powered vehicle used to transport people and goods around the city. This is the cheapest mode of transport the city has to offer and is quite popular with tourists.

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