Title: Padang Kota Lama in Downtown George Town | Expedia.co.uk [Padang Kota Lama Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Padang-Kota-Lama-Hotels.0-l553248635976381066-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Padang Kota Lama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Padang-Kota-Lama.d553248635976381066.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown George Town Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-George-Town.d6056055.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Padang Kota Lama ![Padang Kota Lama or simply called The Padang, is the parade ground and playing field created by the British colonials in the civic district of George Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381066/6588cb70-04f2-44d5-a0dc-87ca50692458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Padang Kota Lama Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113872/b947fec5-0bd3-45da-b16f-44185094f83f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penang City Hall One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penang-City-Hall-Downtown-George-Town.d6113872.Attraction) ![Fort Cornwallis showing heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113856/0fcdd80c-a41a-4dc0-bfb3-c84aa21d107e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Cornwallis The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Cornwallis-George-Town.d6113856.Attraction) ![Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113880/180dc72b-9255-419c-a081-1a521326ae6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pinang Peranakan Mansion Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinang-Peranakan-Mansion-George-Town.d6113880.Attraction) ![Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/cf8b4ecb-438b-4425-b3ef-41745ebc9475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penang State Museum This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penang-State-Museum-George-Town.d6113878.Attraction) #### House of Yeap Chor Ee You can browse the exhibits at House of Yeap Chor Ee, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Little India. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Yeap-Chor-Ee-George-Town.d6325877.Attraction) #### Pinang Gallery You can study the exhibits at Pinang Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Little India. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. 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