Clan Jetties of Penang

Historical landmark · George Town

Clan Jetties of Penang

Historical landmark · George Town

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Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Traditional water village, UNESCO site, offers souvenirs and local food  

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Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Get directions

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Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Get directions

+60 19 593 5333

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wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Oct 2, 2025

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The traditional craftsmen of George Town in Penang - SilverKris

"A quieter, more authentic waterfront community where daily life remains visible: residents chat, scold children and mend crayfish traps, while the air carries incense from ornate gold-and-red altars hidden in doorways. It still functions as a living neighborhood rather than a tourist showcase, with locals continuing traditional routines instead of selling souvenirs." - Nicholas Walton

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Robert

Google
Some jetties are good, some not so good. The city should invest a lot more money here as it could be much better than it is. But it's important to retain the Chinese authenticity. These jetties should be a showpiece.

SiFeRa

Google
A nice quick stop to see the local fishermen or the villagers who live here. Good photo stop. It can be very windy and some may feel scared to walk on the slightly narrow jetty without any hand rails.

Rymnd

Google
Nice auntie selling ref magnets. I bought 2, 5 RM each. Be careful on your cellphone as the wooden floor has gaps and it might slip into it. Great to know that the people living here are making business and earning money from tourists for selling foods and items. Nothing special to see here as an asian tourist but if you like Penang merchandise, visit here.

Emerson Chang

Google
Interesting to see how people live out on the water. Went to the Chew jetty, which had more shops than anything else to capitalize on the tourists. There are probably other jetties that can give more info and history, but didn't have time to check them all out.

Edwin Petrus

Google
The Clan Jetties consist of villages with residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town, Penang. Each neighborhood is owned by residents of a specific Chinese clan: Ong, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, Mixed Clan and Yeoh jetties. It is part of the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is well preserved till today and has become one of the tourist destinations in Penang. The houses are built above the seawater and is connected through wooden walkway. At each clan village, there are not only local houses to be viewed. At some houses, they also offer local delicacies and souvenirs. Some Chinese temples can be found here. Visitors may also take numerous pictures with beautiful water village as background. These clan jetties are situated along the Pangkalan Weld Road. Visitors may take Rapid Penang buses to Jetty/Weld Quay Bus Terminal. From this bus terminal, it is within 5-minute walking distance to these clan of jetties. E-hailing service can be used to reach this place as well.

Lydia Zein

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Visiting the Clan Jetties in Georgetown was an interesting experience, it offers a glimpse into the lives of the communities living above the water. We started with Chew Jetty, the most popular and busiest of them all, as it's lined with souvenir vendors. The wooden docks are home to both shops and local residents, and I couldn’t help but wonder: how do they rest with tourists passing by every day? It must take a lot of patience to live in such a bustling area. The pier at Chew Jetty is quite wide, making it more accessible for large crowds. After exploring it, my husband and I became curious about Tan Jetty, so we decided to check it out. Tan Jetty was noticeably different. It had a much narrower pier, meaning we couldn’t walk side by side. Unlike Chew Jetty, it had no souvenir stalls, just one or two food vendors. Another thing to note is that the pier lacks fences, making it a bit unsafe for children or elderly visitors. I was also curious about Ong Jetty, Lee Jetty, and Lim Jetty, but by then, the heat was unbearable, and my legs were exhausted from all the walking. Maybe next time!

Shehzad Nur Tayus

Google
Nice place to enjoy sunrise. Some food stalls at the jetty opens from 9 am to 9 pm

TraVEL with Jayed Sarwar

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Great time spend while sunset. Beautiful place.