จอร์จทาวน์ (George Town) เมืองมรดกโลก

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⛪ Georgetown, the capital of Penang State, is located on Penang Island, the second-smallest state in terms of area, and is currently a major tourist destination in Malaysia.
🏞 Penang Island, located in the Strait of Malacca, has a long history associated with trade within the Malay Peninsula and global trade. It evolved from a small fishing village into a port city.
🏙 As a port city and center of the spice trade, it was ruled by the British for over 170 years, resulting in settlements of people of many nationalities, particularly Westerners, Indians, and Chinese. This intermingling of ethnicities led to a unique way of life and culture.
🏫 Georgetown is filled with brick and mortar shophouses, a blend of Chinese and Western cultures, creating a unique and beautiful identity.
🏚 Despite the changing world, Georgetown's architectural aesthetics, including colonial, Sino-Portuguese, or classical European, and traditional Chinese styles, remain classic throughout.
💒 With its unique architecture and culture, it has earned the nickname Pearl of the Orient
🕌Georgetown was designated a World Heritage Site in 2008.
🌐Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EfG1fZiooLZmFp2p9
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Post by Kontol Njeng | Aug 12, 2024