Chew Jetty @Penang

Chew Jetty is the most popular jetty and tourist destination in Penang. Established from the 19th century by Chinese immigrants in Malaysia, this waterfront village stil exist. In here, you can see and experience the wooded traditional waterfront house of stilts. In front of the left entrance are the food stalls selling local food, such as cha kwee teoy, curry mee, prawn noodles, local kopi and etc. On the other side of the access is The temple of Monkey God. The waterfront house is the home for Penang residents, and many houses also run as tourist gift shops, drink and snack stalls, ice cream shops, and temples. Try the durian and mango ice cream while you have a break and enjoy the scenery there. Two beautiful street art are painted there. Please be mindful that some house owners do not allow visitors to take a photo of their house; you can notice that some houses place No Photo taking allowed signage in front of their homes. A small shrine located at the end of the jetty; this shrine is a homage to the god of the sea. You can make a wish there and light a candle for a small fee. Open from 9 am to 9 pm, Free Address: Chew Jetty, Weld Quay, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang #createwithtrip #penang #malaysia #penangtrip #penangcity #jetty #penangjetty