Overview
The Clan Jetties were formed along the Weld Quay waterfront in George Town from the late 19th century onward by Chinese immigrant clans. Seven jetties — Lim, Chew, Lee, Tan, Yeoh, Mixed, and Koay — each historically hosted families bearing the same Chinese surname, with over a century of stilt-house living. The most famous, Chew Jetty, is a 200 m wooden boardwalk lined with about 75 stilt houses, some of which are now cafes and souvenir shops welcoming visitors. The jetty ends house temples and small shrines preserving Chinese tradition, and at sunset the wooden houses and surrounding sea glow in golden light. The Clan Jetties are a core component of the 2008 UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Free entry. Near the Penang Ferry Terminal.
Travel Tips
Chew Jetty is the most tourist-friendly, but other jetties are residential — be respectful when photographing. Sunset (18:00-19:00) is the most beautiful. Touring all seven jetties by bicycle is recommended.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Penang, Malaysia from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Clan Jetties (Penang Stilt Houses)
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Things to Do in Penang
George Town Street Art Tour
Walking tour through UNESCO George Town hunting for Ernest Zacharevic murals like Children on a Bicycle and Boy on Chair. Discover iron caricature sculptures too.
Penang Hill Hiking
Hike through tropical rainforest to the 833m summit of Penang Hill. About 5-6km, 2-3 hours. Panoramic views of George Town and the sea await, 5-7 degrees cooler than the city.
Penang Cooking Class
Shop at a local market, then learn to cook Penang classics like assam laksa, char kway teow, and rojak. Discover Malay-Chinese-Indian fusion secrets and enjoy your own cooking for lunch.