A must-see very touristy. The pier is pretty, but very narrow, it is a chain of tourist shops. We went there one morning, we thought we would come back in the evening for a quieter atmosphere. Indeed around 7pm there are almost no more people and the majority of shops are closed. I recommend however a small shop all to the boys of the pier on the right which makes beautiful pearl bracelets for really cheap. Don’t hesitate to visit the more residential and quiet nearby jetties.

This floating village is inhabited by people from China, all of whom are of the same ethnicity. I didn't go into the Zhou family's pier, which has been turned into a tourist spot, but I did go to the Lin family's pier. It was a nostalgic sight, but all the domestic wastewater and human waste is dumped into the sea. There was a strong sewer-like smell, and it was a thought-provoking place. It's no wonder that the tap water is not drinkable, and afterwards I went to a floating restaurant in Penang, where they were just dumping food scraps into the sea. Anyway, the whole of Malaysia was extremely hot, and I especially didn't feel like eating much after visiting this floating village.

A cultural event to experience the Clan Jetty in Penang. The bustle and views from the Jetty is something worth experiencing. If you’re fortunate you may catch a glimpse of how the residents actually live by discreetly peeking inside their residences as you walk past. The area is very photogenic and you’ll get some wonderful content shots.

The Clan Jetties of Georgetown is a residential neighbourhood that is found within the city's business and historical district. There are seven wooden villages spread out along the the coastal road of Weld Quay, each owned by residents of a specific Chinese clan – Ong, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, Mixed Clan and Yeo. Amongst them, only the Chew Jetty is commercialised. Inside, you will find shops selling all manner of merchanise, food, drinks, trinkets, souvenirs and the works. Mixed in are the residential houses as well, so, as visitors, we need to remind ourselves to respect their privacy. The view of the sea when you reach the end will be quite a treat.

After Mr. Law picked us up at the dock, we went directly to the water's edge at Chew Jetty, a community of multi-generational families that covet their location and close relationships. We walked through the Jetty, and viewed inside some of the flimsy, wooden shacks. Usually, what we saw in the entry area was a religious (probably Buddhist) shrine. Those that weren't domiciles, were commercial shops offering souvenirs, drinks, and even a full-service resto at the jetty's terminal. Nothing was open for business--just some residents getting up and starting their day. I wonder about their sanitation and water situation, besides lack of privacy. A stiff typhoon could topple their stilt-supported dwellings.

When in Penang, a visit to Chew Jetty should be included on your itinerary. It's a small area beside the river where a mixture of residential houses and small shopfronts coexist side by side. A visit won't take much time out of your schedule, and it's good to get a glimpse of the history of the water dwellers who have lived on this jetty and several nearby jetties for centuries. You can read more on my website, including how to reach Chew Jetty and what you can see and do once you are there.

We had a great time exploring the jettie. Lots of little shops for shopping with good prices. The shop owners will negotiate prices. Nice seeing the boats and nice walk along the pier

I think it’s the place we preferred to George Town. The pier has been completely converted by many small houses on stilts. You walk through tiny, gaping streets surrounded by a crazy world. You have people everywhere, residents riding scooters, full of souvenir shops, food and cold drink stands and residents' homes. At the end of this wonderful journey the pier. Certainly life is not extraordinary but freshness is a question! After getting hot and still hot crossing the narrow streets take a breath of air and treat yourself to a drink! It is an extraordinary place

I didn't really like this at all. Very different from the photographs. It was nice to see the colourful cluster of houses perch above the sea shores by stilts and some Chinese temples. You also get nice views. Other than that, there were mainly cheap tourist shops selling junk and the usual eateries. I did what most people were doing, simply walked to the end of the pier and then back again. I stopped to see a few small temples along the way.