Chew Jetty

A perfect spot for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape or a moment of reflection, this place provides the perfect setting. Plus, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset, making the experience even more magical.

These Jetty's provided accommodation for the Chew family / clan. Originally long houses attached to a Jetty, now quite a lot of tourist shops at least at the front of the buildings. Worth a visit to see a way of living on the water. There are other Jetties belonging to different families this one is the most accessible. Well worth a visit if you are scratching the cultural history of Penang .

A great place if you want a view of the Penang bridge (from quite a distance, but it’s visible romantically). Went here twice, in the morning and during sunset. The sunset view was great. The actually inner jetty(?) is open from 9 am to 6 pm though, so you can’t really view the sunset side as it’s barricaded. But I still got some nice pictures and that’s what matters.

Some of the reviews said this place was too touristy. We came mentally prepared for that and actually enjoyed walking down the Jetty, strolling through the shops, eating ice cream and enjoying the sea breeze. Shopkeepers were friendly on the whole and don't really tout or push their wares aggressively. That made a difference.

My family and I visited Chew Jetty on a weekday, and it wasn’t crowded at all. There wasn’t much of a surprise here. The jetty is small, and you can easily spend less than an hour walking in and out if you don’t plan to buy anything. There isn’t much of a scenic view—just some regular fishing boats and, at the edge of the jetty, you can see the Penang Bridge. That’s about it.

Although it is relatively small jetty, it’s a must see for street art enthusiasts as both the “Girl on A Scooter” and “Folklore” murals are here. There was also some really ornate fishing boats tied here when we visited.

So glad to be part of the traditional celebrations during our visit to the jetty on LNY day 8 night. The atmosphere coupled with the almost non-stop fireworks was amazing and somewhat mind blowing for a city boy from Singapore.

Beautiful, colourful & vibrant. Amazing views but can get crowded so better visit early. Lots of reasonably priced souvenir shops are here along with cute eateries & snack shops on the way.

So glad I searched out the clan jettys. What a unique part of history. These villages on stilts along the shore were built by Chinese Hokkien immigrants from the Fujian province of China in the 19th century. Many descendants of the original Chinese clans still live here. Out of the 9 waterfront villages, only 7 are left. The jetties are named after their respective common surname. Chew Jetty seems to be the most famous. When exploring the area keep in mind that you are strolling through a private neighborhood. Respect the walking hours of 9 am to 9 pm. At the main entrance to the jetty is a map and a few rules. There are two main walkways through the jetty. A mix of private homes and businesses made this an interesting adventure. Decades old lumber and pillars create the base for these small homes. Through the cracks you see the tide flow. Popping out in a clearing, you'll find the occasional pillar repair that at first makes you chuckle, then wonder about the simple engineering. Also the occasional mural added to the sights. A few residents have opened small shops for snacks, drinks, or local souvenirs. I recommend early in the day to visit. The temperature is cooler, air doesn't circulate well. And it's less crowded. Right at 9 am there were only 5 of us. The path can be pretty narrow. Parking is almost nonexistent. I walked to the area in just 10 minutes from the cruise port. Check out the small temple at the entrance and/or grab a bite with the locals at the hawker area near the temple.

We strolled along the Chew Jetty, which is essentially a long boardwalk that's over water, lined with souvenir shops, that leads out to the water and views. The shops are worthy of a visit to support local merchants, and there's a cool mural, but this wasn't my favorite activity in Penang. The boardwalk itself has seen better days, and seems rickety in places, has holes, and is uneven. That, in combination with the large volume of tourists on the narrow pathways, made it feel unsafe. If someone were to fall through one of the planks, he or she would find himself in the water. (Note that we did not do a Homestay).

Chew Jetty is an unusual attraction. The attraction being a bunch of wooden houses on the water that are the homes of families bearing the surname Chew who had immigrated to Penang and built this waterfront settlement. Today, this settlement has becoming an attraction in George Town due to the history surrounding it. In the US, we consider our homes as our private space so visiting this spot made me feel like I am imposing on the people that lived here. I felt like an intruder on private property walking about here. I certainly wouldn't want people looking into my home on a daily basis. The Yelp listing is categorized under guest houses which is accurate as there is an option to do a homestay here. I think that may make for an unique experience given that the Jetty is located on the water. It certainly offers guests a more local experience to visiting George Town compared to staying at a hotel. However approaching this attraction as a tourist walking about, I feel that this spot is appealing primarily to get a few pictures of the boats and houses here. Though I think that I would feel differently about the Jetty if I did a homestay here for a day or two living the life of a local.

Here's to another reason to come to Penang! Chew Jetty homestay! This idea may come to be really extraordinary as it's staying at the houses of the fish farmers! This will be a total different experience as the houses are built on the shores of the sea and you'll practically be living above water! The people are are really friendly and nice. You can totally stay here without worries. Apart from that, you will also be seeing the infamous mural by Ernest Zacharevic. The mural here is known as: Children in a Boat It depicts two children, a boy and a girl, playing on a berthed sampan by the shore, with a pet cat. An overhanging platform was erected at the base for Zacharevic to stand on during the preparation of the mural. ***description source http://penangstreetart.weebly.com/chew-jetty.html This place is great for photography as well. Sometimes I see some couples taking wedding shoot here during my visit. How about you create some awesome ideas for photoshoot as well? :)