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What to do in Penang Island
Popular places to visit
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Batu Feringghi Night Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Batu Feringghi Night Market during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Areas of Penang Island
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to Prangin Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
Kampung Sungai Nibong
Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Drive.
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- Penang Hill
- Gurney Drive
- Queensbay Mall
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Ferringgi Beach
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Penang City Hall
- TESCO
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Straits Quay Mall
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Penang Times Square
- Penang National Park
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Island Hospital
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Penang Avatar Secret Garden
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Gurney Paragon
- The Top at Komatar
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