Rifle Range, George Town

Name: Rifle Range
Address: George Town, Malaysia

#104 among attractions in George Town

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Rifle Range is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the Air Itam suburb, the neighbourhood lies 4.4 km west of the city centre and was completed in the 1970s. Formerly a shooting range used by the British Army, low-cost flats were constructed within the area to provide affordable housing for the urban poor. ()

Coordinates: 5°24'38"N, 100°17'25"E

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Rifle Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kek Lok Si, All Seasons Place, Thni Kong Tnua, Penang State Mosque.

1.4 miSW
Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple
Kek Lok Si, George Town
35 min walk • Kek Lok Si, located in the city of George Town on the island of Penang, Malaysia, is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. This sprawling hilltop complex, often referred to as the "Temple of Supreme Bliss," merges Chinese, Thai, and Burmese...
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
All Seasons Place, George Town
26 min walk • All Seasons Place, a contemporary shopping haven nestled in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a diverse shopping experience. This modern complex, featuring an array of retail outlets, dining...
0.9 miW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Thni Kong Tnua, George Town
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, Thni Kong Tnua is a beacon of cultural heritage and spiritual significance. This Taoist temple, dedicated to the Jade Emperor, stands as a testament to the city's rich tapestry of religious and cultural diversity.
0.9 miE
Massive place with a modern design
Penang State Mosque, George Town
22 min walk • The Penang State Mosque, also known as Masjid Negeri Pulau Pinang, is an emblematic religious structure that graces the skyline of George Town, Malaysia. This mosque, with its distinctive modern design, serves as a central place of worship and a symbol of the Islamic...
1.2 miE
Temple
Mahindarama Buddhist Temple, George Town
30 min walk • Mahindarama Buddhist Temple is a Sri Lankan temple situated in Jalan Kampar of George Town of Penang in Malaysia. It is the sole and the oldest Malaysian Sri Lankans temple in the state which is also one of the few temples in Malaysia where the Buddha's relics are stored.
0.5 miE
5°24'42"N • 100°17'49"E
Aghora Veerapathra Temple, George Town
13 min walk • Temple
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Ayer Rajah, George Town
39 min walk • Ayer Rajah is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the Pulau Tikus suburb, the neighbourhood lies 3.3 km west of the city centre.
0.8 miSW
Town, Area
Air Itam, George Town
22 min walk • Ayer Itam is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Nested within the central valleys of Penang Island, it is located approximately 6 km southwest of the city centre.
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Penang Turf Club, George Town
20 min walk • Penang Turf Club is a major horse racing course in Penang, Malaysia which was established in 1864. In addition to racing, the club also provides equestrian facilities and a golf course.
1.2 miNE
Funeral home, Sport, Sport venue
Penang Sports Club, George Town
32 min walk • Penang Sports Club is a cricket ground, established in the year 1947. It is located in the city of Georgetown covering a land area of about 16 acres. The ground has hosted cricket matches for Malaya and then Malaysia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Rifle Range?

Nearby attractions include Aghora Veerapathra Temple, George Town (13 min walk), Air Itam, George Town (22 min walk), Penang State Mosque, George Town (22 min walk), Thni Kong Tnua, George Town (24 min walk).