The story of Chew Jetty
In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants built villages on stilts along the George Town waterfront. Each jetty was settled by a different clan, giving them names such as Chew, Lim, Tan and Lee.
Chew Jetty is the largest and liveliest, with about 75 houses, a temple and small shops on a wooden boardwalk over the water. The Clan Jetties are part of the UNESCO heritage zone.
