Clan Jetties of Penang
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During our recent trip to Penang, we had the pleasure of visiting the Clan Jetties, a unique and vibrant historical landmark. Located just about 15 minutes from our hotel, the Clan Jetties are a collection of waterfront villages that have been home to Chinese immigrant communities for over a century. Each jetty is named after a Chinese clan, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the area. The atmosphere at the Clan Jetties is both charming and bustling. On the day we visited, the weather was blazing hot, so we made sure to have our neck-fan and hand-held fan with us at all times, and we stopped a couple of times for drinks to cool down. Wooden houses on stilts line the walkways, and the sense of community is palpable. As we wandered through the narrow pathways, we encountered friendly locals and caught glimpses of daily life that seemed untouched by time. The colorful decorations and the scent of traditional food being prepared added to the immersive experience. However, there were a few areas for improvement. Some parts of the jetties could benefit from better maintenance. While the rustic charm is part of the appeal, ensuring that walkways and structures are safe for tourists is important. Additionally, more guided tours or informational brochures could enhance the visitor experience, providing deeper insights into the history and culture of the jetties. Despite these minor issues, our visit to the Clan Jetties of Penang was a memorable and enriching experience. It offered a unique glimpse into a living heritage site and allowed us to connect with the local culture in a meaningful way. We highly recommend a visit to the Clan Jetties for anyone traveling to Penang, especially those interested in history, culture, and community life.
Adam M.Adam M.
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The Clan Jetties of Penang These jetties named after the surnames of the clans were first built by the Chinese Hokkien immigrants from Fujian, China more than a century ago. They had migrated here in search of a better life and were mostly involved in the cargo transfer services as well as the traditional trade of firewood and charcoal. There were originally 9 jetties along the coastline in the Weld Quay area. All the jetties have wooden houses built on stilts along the walkways except one of them. The Ong Jetty is a just a jetty per se. It does not have houses built along the walkway as the Ong clan members live across the road in the present Market Street Ghaut area. Two of the jetties, the Peng Aun and Koay jetties were demolished in 2006 to make way for a high-rise housing development project. Today, seven of these unique waterfront settlements remain. They are the Ong, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, Yeoh and New (Mixed) clan jetties. The latter is where families of various surnames reside. It is also the most recently built jetty here. Among them, the Chew jetty is the best known and most-visited jetty with thousands of visitors plying the narrow wooden walkway during weekends and public holidays.
Aun ChuanAun Chuan
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My first time here on this yearly event, the celebration is on the 8th night of the Chinese New Year. This is the 3rd generations of Chinese immigrants in Malaysia and the rich culture will continues generation after generation. The prayer will start at 12 midnight to celebrate the Jade Emperor's Birthday 天公诞 on the 9th day of Chinese New Year. It is very huge celebration and prayers, expected turnout of more than 30,000 peoples including tourists. Massive preparation, huge turnout, big celebrations, many activities, all photograph enthusiastic will be here to capture the colourful scenes, YouTuber, Weiboer, Instagramers etc will be here to capture their best ever photos & videos. It is a must visit place if you are happen to be in Penang during the Chinese New Year. 恭喜发财。
Ben OBen O
00
an iconic landmark of Penang, the clan jetties are a row of ‘boardwalks’ that extend into the sea, each flanked by houses presumably owned by members of the same surname clan. each jetty was subtly different from the next, increasing somewhat in grandeur until Chew Jetty, the most famous of the jetties. walking down each jetty took a total of just over an hour, taking in the views of birds, the ocean and the architecture of the jetties. it’s a serene, peaceful experience that you can slot into any jam-packed day for some downtime! Chew Jetty itself has stalls and a temple leading up to the jetty, while the others have stalls along the roadside. Note that vehicles regularly pass through these boardwalks, so be mindful!
Ariel JewelAriel Jewel
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It's a scenic and jetties closed to Penang ferry terminal with the entrance to the jetties located thru the Chinese Temple. It features a Chinese traditional village on stilts over the water. The chew jetty is one of the clan jetties open to public or tourists. There are so many booths selling souvenirs. This is the biggest of all the 6 jetties and definitely worth a look. The walkways are connected by wooden planks. The Penang clan jetties are now part of the UNESCO world heritage site of Georgetown. This jetty is good location for photography as u will be able to see the Sea, bridge, mountains, ships, fishing boats lifestyle of Xinglinshe people.
Samsi YadavSamsi Yadav
10
Clan jetties is not a name for a single jetty rather it's a conglomeration of 6 jetties(floating villages) such as Chew jetty, Lim jetty, Tan jetty etc. We went there last weekend. Though there are a lot of parking spaces, due to weekend ( also new year time), it was a bit difficult to find a parking space. We asked few people around and they suggested to go to Chew jetty(there was no entry fee) as it is the best for visitors. You can see a lot of shops and traditional houses over water and there was a temple as well. We would suggest to go in the evening or anytime during a non sunny day.
Unending RoadsUnending Roads
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attractions: Penang Little India, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Penang Street Art, 1st Avenue Mall, Chew Jetty, Upside Down Museum, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Wonder Food Museum, Penang 3D Trick Art Museum, Ghost Museum, restaurants: Halab Penang Arabic Restaurant, ChinaHouse, Tai Tong Restaurant, PINWHEEL RESTO CAFE, Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street), Loong Fong Cafe 龍鳳茶室, Reggae Cafe Penang, La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie, WHEELER'S, Tek Sen Restaurant
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