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

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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

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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm Ticket
Parks & gardens • Penang

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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

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Zoos & aquariums • Penang

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Travel guides & tips for Penang

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Things to do Food & drinks
Look for these 7 unique speakeasy bars when you are in Georgetown, Penang! Enjoy their fun, creative cocktails and Instagrammable spots.
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Things to do
Planning a family holiday to Penang? Check out our list of 16 best things to do in Penang if you're travelling with kids!
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Things to do
Escape the heat at these chilly destinations around Malaysia! From Cameron Highlands to Genting Highlands, Fraser's Hill and Bukit Tinggi - add these onto your travel list.
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Places to stay Things to do
Itching for a beach getaway? Check out our list of best beach resorts around Malaysia for that vacation you deserve.
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Craving for a beach getaway? Malaysia is home to pristine islands and beaches with clear waters, soft sand, and beautiful sunset!
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Places to stay
With a story to tell for each and every one, take a trip down history when you stay in these heritage hotels in Pulau Pinang.
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Things to do
Looking for a quick weekend getaway to Penang? We've curated the best places to eat, visit and explore without breaking the bank.
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Things to do Food & drinks
Visit these best places on the island for what to do in Penang including fun activities and top things to do suitable for kids and families.
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Why people love Penang

5 /5

Highly recommended
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket
At that time, I bought these two tickets during the discount period and made money! The ticket exchange process is very simple. Going to Penang Hill, the scenery is very beautiful, very suitable for walking with the family to take a look, relax on it, hungry, and there is a place to eat and drink cendol. It is great! 👍

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ESCAPE Adventureplay Theme Park
Best, it's a lot of fun to go when there aren't many people. All we can try many times. Longest slide, tubby racer. That's all. all the places we can try. Slide him even all best2 and very challenging your courage. The staff are all very friendly! The food near the foodcourt was not very tasty. Not bad. Haha but food is not the main point to come here. Hehe. Invite more people to come. ???? hah one more time mco, he is there for 3 parts, adventureplay 10-2, gravityplay 1-6, waterplay 1-6. Jd who wants to come makesure come from the morning!

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Highly recommended
Dark Mansion Museum
The venue is not too big, so the attractions are not particularly large. The pavilion will provide luminous pigments for visitors to create, adding a lot of fun. The staff on site are happy to take photos for tourists. In addition, there are not many visitors on the day, so you can take pictures as much as you want, and you are not afraid to hinder others. The process is very smooth and suitable for couples to visit here.

5 /5

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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm Admission Ticket
Best place to visit while you're in Penang!! The place is so well taken care of compared with the butterfly farm in Cameron Highland, and you can take tons of beautiful photos inside this butterfly farm. Do check the timetable for the interactive activities during your visit, where you can learn more about butterflies. Other than the butterflies, different species of insects and reptiles are also shown here. Definitely worth a visit no matter you are a kid or an adult!

5 /5

Highly recommended
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket
At that time, I bought these two tickets during the discount period and made money! The ticket exchange process is very simple. Going to Penang Hill, the scenery is very beautiful, very suitable for walking with the family to take a look, relax on it, hungry, and there is a place to eat and drink cendol. It is great! 👍

5 /5

Highly recommended
Balik Pulau Local Villages Visit by Bicycle in Penang Island
We had a great time with Mr. Sam Lim, he shared great insights and life experience during the bicycle tour. Stops made: paddy fields, cow and buffalo farm, mangrove forest, organic farm, fishing village and my favorite Audi Dream Farm (🐴🐐🐰🦃🐔🐦🐠🌻🌻)

What to know before visiting Penang

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    31° 24°

General info
  • Time zone

    8 hours ahead

  • Currency

    1AUD = 2.86MYR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    George Town Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

  • Activities available on Klook

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