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Lee Beng Chuan

4.8(11 reviews)

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Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) serves Penang from 1, Lorong Muda, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Visitors rate this George Town spot 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews, a strong showing for a small operation. The location sits within George Town's heritage core, reachable from Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah by car or bus along the coastal road. Shoppers exploring Gurney Drive or Georgetown Heritage can add this address to a walking route through the old town.

The business operates as a gift shop in the Gift Shop category, offering handmade joss sticks to visitors and locals. Malaysian public holidays include Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and Deepavali, which can affect opening times around festive periods.

Rice and noodles form the base of most Malaysian meals, flavoured with sambal, coconut milk and belacan shrimp paste. Penang's equatorial climate means humidity stays high and rain falls throughout the year, so carrying an umbrella is sensible. The island's markets and shops are easy to navigate, with Malay and English serving as the main languages for visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) known for?

The name says it plainly: Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) is known for joss sticks made by hand rather than by machine. This is the work the shop carries on at its premises on Penang, in Malaysia, where Chinese New Year brings steady demand for such items.

What kind of business is Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks)?

Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) is a gift shop on Penang in Malaysia. It makes and sells joss sticks by hand, a trade tied to the Chinese New Year and other festival days observed across the island.

What should first-time visitors expect at Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks)?

A first visit to Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) means seeing joss sticks made by hand at a gift shop on Penang. Because Penang has an equatorial climate with high humidity and rain throughout the year, the sticks are worked and stored with that damp air in mind.

Where is Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) located on Penang?

Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) is at 1, Lorong Muda, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The shop sits on Penang, an island in Malaysia where Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and Deepavali are all public holidays.

How do visitors rate Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks)?

Lee Beng Chuan (Handmade Joss Sticks) holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews. That score reflects how visitors regard this gift shop on Penang, in Malaysia, where it makes joss sticks by hand.

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