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Queen Street

Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Ranked #11 of 32 attractions in Georgetown
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Without the hassles! Just a busy commercial street, not large and easy to walk along, filled with all sorts of clothing, music, Bollywood shops. Fun!

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Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Maybe as we were there in the day... But for the life of me why I can see this is a top attraction. It's good to keep you off the main road on the way to Canon st though.

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Suriname
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

When i came here with my parents 30 years ago when my father was attached with RAAF(Australian Air Force),i had visited this place numerous time s and i can still remember some of the shops here but the name had changed. Back then if you want to find something from India,this would be the place and it seems this place... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Queen street is in the heart of Georgetown. It's a wide street that is often used for festivals and holiday celebrations. It leads to nearby Temples and a lot of shops and restaurants. it's worth a stroll. Pick up a free City map at the Tourist Office and ask for the tourist staff to mark off every nearby attraction on... More

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Penang Island, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

If you want to eat authentic Indian food, this is the place, especially for food served on banana leaf. Also the place is like you're in India with the loud Indian music and songs blaring.

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Bergen, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I still haven't got to go to India, but surely I think this is what it must be when I finally go. Enjoy the smell, buzz, sights and Bollywood music. This is one of the things we loved about Georgetown, some places when you turn around a corner you're in a different city.

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Penang, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Especially in the evening the area becomes alive and people getting street food mania there. The Little India quarter is surely a must visit in Penang.

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Penang Island, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Bring a camera with lots of space for pictures, bottled water, and an appetite for food and adventure! Amble around and smile! Take a genuine interest in what you see and you will discover how relational and friendly Penang is! These little streets are ideal for walking and scooters, not cars. Allow yourself to meander through the side streets since... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

This was one of my favourite areas of Georgetown. Although it was during the day, it was an assault on your senses - bright garlaands of flowers, sari shops, blarring Bollywood music, wonderful aroma of food cooking. I had Roti Canai from a street stall for RM1. It was absolutely delicious. Just loose yourself in the streets and soak up... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

We loved Queen street and the surrounding streets of little India. It is well worth a walk day or night, both if you have the time :) The aroma of the food cooking is tantalizing. We highly recommend the hire of a trishaw, we were not so sure at first but ours took us to little nicks and crannies we... More

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