George Town, Penang
The gold standard. Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic’s interactive murals transformed the city in 2012.
Famous murals: ‘Children on Bicycle,’ ‘Boy on Chair,’ ‘Kungfu Kids.’
Beyond Zacharevic: 100+ murals throughout the city. Get a street art map from tourist information.
Best time: Dawn or dusk for best light.
Hoi An, Vietnam
Seasonal lantern festivals and charming alley murals. Lantern alley near the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Seoul, South Korea
Ihwa-dong mural village in Naksan Park — famous ‘Cat and Fish’ mural. Hongdae neighborhood for graffiti.
Bangkok, Thailand
Samyan area near Chulalongkorn University. Talat Noi (Chinatown edge) has interesting pieces.
George Town street art tours are bookable on Klook.