Clan Jetty Travel Guide

George Town

The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia
The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia
An alley in the Clan Jetties of Penang, Malaysia, which is a complete village on stilts above the water. In the 19th century many Chinese immigrants went to Malaysia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a total of 6 of these villages, in which every village lives one clan.  (February 2017) 

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Chew Jetty is actually a village built on stilts and these were built by some pioneer Chinese immigrants. Each jetty comprises of row houses on stilts joined by wooden walkways over the water. These ‘water villages’, set up more than a century ago, house the descendants from Fukien Province in China, who shared common historical, geographical and clan origins.
A shot from Tan Jetty overlooking Penang mainland. A beautiful sight to behold when approaching dusk.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Clan Jetty

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is ฿2,695 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿2,695
฿3,280 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly staff at reception and bar. We didn't have breakfast or dinner since we wanted to try local foods in local restaurants in the village.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas George Town Penang
The price is ฿2,749 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿2,749
฿3,069 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
Checked in was very smooth, "Yaya" from the checked in counter was very helpful and she even call the room to check is everything ok. Breakfast spread was superb. The only setback was the pillow for my 4 nights stay, to soft, maybe hotel can invest for a better pillow, a bit firm should be nice.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Amari SPICE Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah George Town Penang
The price is ฿6,161 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿6,161
฿6,753 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Exceptional hotel and services . Just beautiful

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is ฿2,195 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿2,195
฿2,682 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
Everything spotless

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang

5 out of 5
11, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang George Town Penang
The price is ฿3,696 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,696
฿4,092 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
very nice upscale beach resort for a very reasonable cost

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
The George Penang By The Crest Collection

The George Penang By The Crest Collection

4 out of 5
138 Jalan Penang George Town
The price is ฿4,004 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿4,004
฿4,425 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
Great room, central location and friendly staff

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The George Penang By The Crest Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Clan Jetty

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Historic George Town

If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Historic George Town
Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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Pulau Tikus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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Gelugor

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.

Gelugor
View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Tanjung Tokong


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