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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
3 km · about 5 min drive
AsiaMalaysiaPenang
Jelutong
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Jelutong
Jelutong works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, 6km from Penang Bridge.
Jelutong is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 64,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, about 4 km away.
Jelutong is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south of the city centre, Jelutong has been inhabited since as early as the late 18th century, when traders from Aceh and India settled around the area.
It was once notorious as a turf for gangsters and triads until theRead more
1980s, when urbanisation transformed the area into a residential suburb of George Town.
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What is there to see near Jelutong?
Within an hour or so of Jelutong: George Town Street Art (3 km), George Town, Penang (3 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (5 km), Penang Bridge (6 km).
Where is Jelutong?
Jelutong is in Penang, Malaysia, about 4 km from Bandar Baru Ayer Itam.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 63,507
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3900, 100.3188
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Worth the detour from Jelutong
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Jelutong
- Right herePenang BridgeThe 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
- Right herePenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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