Penang

Previously a British port along the Strait of Malacca, Penang is now a blooming city on the cusp of history and modernity. Most importantly, it's also earned a reputation for being the food capital of Malaysia!

Pop by the capital of Georgetown and go on tour to explore the British colonial buildings and spot vibrant street art across the city. Explore a slice of Peranakan life at the Pinang Peranakan Museum, a refurbished Peranakan mansion turned museum, or hop on a heritage trishaw ride for a charming experience. When in Penang, make sure to overdose on mouthwatering street food eats like the famous Penang Laksa and iconic Char Kuey Teow.

Best time to visit

AUG
George Town Festival

Recommended trip duration

3 days

The best of Penang

The TOP Penang Ticket
Observation decks • Penang

The TOP Penang Ticket

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The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket
Parks & gardens • Penang

The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket

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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm Ticket
Parks & gardens • Penang

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm Ticket

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ESCAPE Penang Ticket
Theme parks • Penang

ESCAPE Penang Ticket

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Klook Pass Penang
Attraction passes • Penang

Klook Pass Penang

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Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More
Car charters • Kuala Lumpur

Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

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Heritage Tour and Trishaw Ride in Penang
Tours • Penang

Heritage Tour and Trishaw Ride in Penang

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Wonderfood Museum
Museums • Penang

Wonderfood Museum

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Georgetown Penang Private Car Charter
Car charters • Penang

Georgetown Penang Private Car Charter

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Penang Hill and Temple Sightseeing
Tours • Penang

Penang Hill and Temple Sightseeing

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Water Activities at Batu Feringgi Beach by Sunrise Watersport
Water activities • Penang

Water Activities at Batu Feringgi Beach by Sunrise Watersport

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Boutique Aquarium Ticket at The TOP Penang
Zoos & aquariums • Penang

Boutique Aquarium Ticket at The TOP Penang

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Why people love Penang

5 /5

Highly recommended
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Tour in Penang
A must visit tourist attraction if you are in Penang! To ensure smooth sight seeing activities, would suggest to book with Klook. Great prices and make your day much more easier. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion House Tour also offer the authentic and classic ambience with all the history behind the blue mansion. Would recommend if you plan to visit Penang in the future. Enjoy!

5 /5

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ESCAPE Adventureplay Theme Park
I went for 2 day pass with 1 night base camp experience with my husband last weekend at Escape Penang and it was an incredible experience!!! The accomodation was great, they provide us with 2 tent (1 big, 1small) and i think it would be perfect for a family getaway if you have kids. The staff was really helpful and kind. All the staff we met while enjoying ourself at the themepark was super friendly. We dont even have to worry about our food at the base camp, the staff was more then happy to help us with the fire, the lightning and the BBQ at night. A special thanks to Ali and the Family manager Soba (sori if i misspell her name) who kept us company at night, helping us with the BBQ and entertaining us with their stories. We will definitely come again. Highly recommended

5 /5

Highly recommended
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm. A must visit place if you like to explore more about the butterfly world. You may experienced yourselves with the freely flying butterfly arround at Entopia and yeah such an amazing experience. Would suggest to visit here, especially to bring along your family members. Book through Klook to enjoy more greater experiences with no hassle and yes, please visit Entopia when you come to Penang.

5 /5

Highly recommended
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket
Highly recommended! My family and I went to Penang together; there were 13 of us, age range from 1 to 72. It was a good activity for young to old! A nice break from the city life and relaxing. Although the weather was humid, we still had a good time. There were a lot to do and the place is big so do visit early!

5 /5

Highly recommended
2D1N Accommodation at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion with Dinner in Penang
The mansion looks even better than the photos. Check in was a breeze. We were given a room on the ground floor overlooking the water feature. We had our cocktails at the bar before dinner. The 3 course dinner was really good and came in pretty big portion. The finale which was the yuzu and strawberry parfait was a feast for the eyes and the palate. We get to pick our mains for our breakfast the night before. There was also a small buffet spread comprising of yogurt, breads, cereal and light snacks like lor bak and french toast with cheese and ham. We selected western breakfast and teo chew porridge. Their fried pao is worth mentioning. Breakfast was served in the courtyard which was a perfect setting. We joined the 11am tour before check out and learnt more about the place and its history. Overall, we love eveything about the mansion and all it has to offer.

5 /5

Highly recommended
[Klook Exclusive] Heritage Staycation at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion with Breakfast & Guided House Tour
We love it! Will be back for sure... The room is spacious and well designed The pool is small but who goes to pool when you stay in a heritage hotel. I love the bar and I love when the service staff made an exception for us to reserve the table downstairs because my grandma can’t climb up the steps We enjoyed the tour but wish It could be a lil more historically based.

What to know before visiting Penang

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    31° 24°

General info
  • Time zone

    8 hours ahead

  • Currency

    1EUR = 4.69MYR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    George Town Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Activities available on Klook

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