[2025 Northeast Penang Island Attraction] Travel Guide for Central Fire Station 1908 (Updated Oct)
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Central Fire Station 1908 Address:
Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Check-in point, take beautiful photos 📍Fire station in Penang
👩🚒 The Central Fire Station 1908 in Penang is a striking red and white old building located on a street corner. It has been in operation since 1908 and is one of the 82 historic buildings in Georgetown, combining colonial and local styles. ✨️
💁♀️ It is still fully operational with modern equipment. Inside, there are historical exhibitions and antiques. It is beautiful both day and night, especially when the lights are turned on at night and there are beautiful lights in the adjacent alleys with paintings of firefighters. 🌃
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Central Fire Station 1908
This historic building is still in use as a fire station, and features an exhibition showcasing the station's history below.
This historic building blends colonial and local styles, with striking white and red accents. It is still in use today as a fire station, and features exhibits detailing the station's history and artifacts.
The side alley is dotted with colorful lanterns and firefighter paintings for photo opportunities.
📍Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
💵Admission: Free
⏰Opening Hours: 24 hours
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historic landmark
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The Central Fire Station, also known as the Beach Street Fire Station, is a historic landmark in George Town, Penang. Located at the junction of Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai) and Chulia Street Ghaut, it serves as the main fire station for the city center.
Completed in 1909, the Central Fire Station was one of the first on Penang Island to be operated by dedicated, full-time firefighters. Before its establishment, local policemen were often tasked with firefighting duties. The building showcases a blend of Classical, Mughal, and Edwardian architectural styles, featuring a prominent four-storey tower that has become a distinctive feature of George Town's skyline.
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A popular check-in spot we'd like to recommend to friends visiting Penang, Malaysia.
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Located in the heart of the city, this beautiful, classic building offers beautiful sunshine, perfect for taking photos in the sun. It's also a historical building, with an exhibition inside detailing its history and missions. The staff are lovely and friendly, and always happy to chat and greet you. 💗
📍 Location: Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat, George Town
🕰️ Opening Hours: Open 24 Hours
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Beach Station
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The Central Fire Station — also historically known as the Beach Street Fire Station. The tower was multipurpose: for observation, training, and drying hoses.bIt lies within the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site and is classified as a Category I heritage building. In 2019, it was rebranded as “Central Fire Station 1908”, with signage updated to reflect its historical roots under heritage regulations .
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Central Fire station
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The Central Fire Station 1908—also known as the Lebuh Pantai Fire and Rescue Station—is a historic landmark in George Town, Penang. Located at the junction of Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai) and Chulia Street Ghaut, this station has been serving the community since its completion in 1909. In 2019, the station reverted to its original name and signage, "Central Fire Station 1908," in line with the George Town World Heritage Site Special Area Plan.
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Vintage Vibes & Streetwise Sides : Georgetown
Walked through George Town and suddenly felt like I was in a Wes Anderson movie…
Every building: pastel. Every window: photogenic. Every corner: screaming “Take a photo of me!”
Me: Just trying to find laksa.
Also me: 35 photos later, still haven’t eaten.
Some buildings look like they’ve been there since 1800s, others have murals, plants, and even tiny cafés hiding in them like shy influencers.
Shophouses here aren’t just for shopping — they’re ✨the moment✨.
Also, random facts I learned:
✅ Green windows = rich history
✅ Blue Mansion = rich people
✅ Me = rich in sweat but still vibing
Penang — even your buildings know how to serve looks.
I came for char kuey teow, stayed for the architectural attitude.
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📍Address: Penang Beach and Cameron Highland
🗓️Itinerary Scheduling:
Day 1 Forum hotel George Town Penang
Day 2 morning bus to Cameron Highland ( 6 hours )
Day 3 day Cameron Highland
Day 4 bus to Penang then went to Angsana hotel
Day 5 back to Forum Hotel, Penang #cameronhighland#angsanatelukbahang
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Penang tourist attractions, Malaysia, 3 days 2 nights, choose to stay at a hotel in the Georgetown area for convenience in traveling. And driving a private car in or renting a car will be even more convenient.
Recommended attractions
1. Central Fire Station 1908 is a fire station with a beautiful colorful building. Inside, there are equipment and officers demonstrating the use of it, and there is a history.
2. Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm is a butterfly farm that doesn't just have butterflies. There are various insects, which are well-organized. There is an educational zone as an indoor and outdoor museum where you can touch various animals.
3. TOP Mall is not just a general shopping mall. There are 8 activities for us to do, including a skywalk, jurrasic park, aquarium, and many more. If it's a full day with activities, it's better than expected.
4. Georgetown is a walking street area with the Georgetown building for taking pictures and a walking street area nearby. Walking leisurely in the evening is considered something good.
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George Town, Penang, Malaysia is a world-famous tourist resort city. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. There are many museum attractions in Georgetown, Penang. This time we will introduce a local century-old historical landmark museum: Georgetown Central Fire Station and Museum. It is free to visit and no tickets are required. It is located near the shipping terminal and bus station and has convenient transportation. The history of George Town Central Fire Station dates back to 1908. It is a Grade I historic building listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Its architectural style is a fusion of British and local Malay styles. Very suitable for taking pictures 📸. The museum introduces the history of the time and displays related cultural relics and antiques, and you can take photos📸. It is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to George Town, Penang.
Address: Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Central Fire Station Penang
Central Fire Station Penang is another location that you must go to. It is a place to take beautiful photos, very beautiful, bright colors, there are stories of firefighters since the establishment, how firefighters work, there will be firefighters to demonstrate their work, there are pictures of the history of workers, there is a zone for equipment use, plus next to the building there is a flower windmill, the atmosphere is very good. If you come, you must stop by to check in here. #penangmalaysia #PenangMalaysia
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Firefighters Mural in Penang’s Twilight
Location: Central Fire Station 1908
Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Amidst the twilight's gentle kiss,
I stroll along Bomba Street's bliss.
In Georgetown, Penang, I find my grace,
As mural art adorns this charming place.
Colors dance on walls so grand,
Crafted by artists with skillful hand.
Each stroke tells a tale, a story to tell,
As I wander, under the spell.
Lanterns glow with a soft, warm light,
Guiding me through the tranquil night.
Cobbled streets echo my quiet stride,
In this enchanting world, I confide.
Georgetown's charm in the moon's soft gleam,
A magical night, like a vivid dream.
Me, the wanderer, in this artistic embrace,
Forever etching this moment in time and space.
Salute and special thanks to all Firefighters
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Gorgeous central fire station in Georgetown 🔥
In addition to the excellent street art in Georgetown, there is one more thing that I am delighted with - architecture. Be sure to pay attention to the fire station building if you walk around the city - completed in 1909, it was the first on Penang Island to be run by dedicated fire-fighters. Inside the building there is a small free museum dedicated to the history of the Georgetown Fire Brigade - do not forget to look there 😉
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