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Han Jiang Ancestral TemplevsSt. George's Anglican Church
Both are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is preferred by most writers compared to St. George's Church. Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is ranked #9 in Penang with endorsements from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Lonely Planet "This beautifully decorated and maintained clanhouse, belonging to the Penang Teochew Association, dates back to 1870." Full review
Time Out "Built in 1885, this temple moved to its present location in 1870. It received the Award of the Merit UNESCO Asia-Pacific for Culture Heritage Conservation." Full review
Frommer's "A UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation in 2006. The project was funded by the local Teochew community, who has seen a recent drive to preserve its heritage in Penang." Full review
St. George's Anglican Church Frommer's Lonely Planet Time Out Time Out Lonely Planet Frommer's
1 Jalan Lebuh Farquhar, Malaysia
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Frommer's "Although the outside is almost as it was then, the contents were completely looted during World War II. All that remains are the font and the bishop's chair." Full review
Lonely Planet "Behind the Supreme Court, this gracefully proportioned building, with its marble floor and towering spire, was built in 1818, making it Southeast Asia's oldest Anglican church." Full review
Time Out "The Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple is probably the most famous Hindu temple in Penang. " Full review
Time Out "In 2007, this beautiful church was declared as one of the 50 national treasures of Malaysia and you will understand why upon your visit." Full review
Lonely Planet "The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia...in the grounds is a memorial pavilion erected for Captain Francis Light, the British explorer who founded Penang in 1786." Full review
Frommer's "This church was completed in 1818. Although the outside is almost as it was then, the contents were completely looted during World War II. All that remains are the font and the bishop's chair." Full review
