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Penang Island

3.6
Specialty Museums · Architectural Buildings · History Museums
Pearl of the Orient
Penang Island blends historical elements with natural exploration. Long a place of trade between Asian kingdoms and European colonial powers, the island's varied history and cultural influences are seen in a range of historical and cultural sites around its main urban centers, from British forts and factories to Chinese shophouses and narrow market streets. Outside of the towns, the island offers palm-lined beaches, sprawling native jungles, and agricultural land, which is known for providing the island with the fresh produce used in its thriving cuisine. With our online itinerary creator, Malaysia vacations can be built around trips to Penang Island and other destinations in Malaysia.
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Top Penang Island tours

FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: Hotel to Airport (KLIA/KLIA2)
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FROM $11 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shared Transfer: Penang Beach and City Hotels to Penang Airport
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5.0
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Places to visit in Penang Island

George Town Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Specialty Museum, History Museum Batu Ferringhi Trip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Flea Market, Nightlife Bayan Lepas Trip planner BEST FOR: Shopping Mall, Spa, Religious Site

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Popular things to do in Penang Island

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Architectural Building
Kek Lok Si Temple Air Itam
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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History Museum
Pinang Peranakan Mansion George Town
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Theme Park
Escape Theme Park Teluk Bahang
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Neighborhood
Chew Jetty George Town
2.6
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Penang Island

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Specialty Museum
Penang House of Music George Town
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Spa
Panpuri Organic Spa Penang
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Religious Site
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram George Town
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Religious Site
Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple George Town
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Penang Island

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Historic Site
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion George Town
3.7
Duration: 30 minutes
Religious Site
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple George Town
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Historic Walking Area
Armenian Street George Town
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Historic Site
Fort Cornwallis George Town
1.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Penang Island

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Specialty Museum
Khoo Kongsi George Town
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Specialty Museum
Wonderfood Museum Penang George Town
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Art Museum
Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
3.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Specialty Museum
Colonial Penang Museum George Town
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Penang Island

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Beach
Batu Ferringhi Beach Batu Ferringhi
2.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Natural History Museum
Tech Dome Penang George Town
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Playground
Adventure Zone Batu Ferringhi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Beach
Kerachut Beach Teluk Bahang
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Penang Island

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Shopping Mall
Queensbay Mall Bayan Lepas
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Shopping Mall
Gurney Plaza George Town
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Factory Outlet
Indochine Natural Tanjung Bungah
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Shopping Mall
Gurney Paragon Mall George Town
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Bike Tour
Matahari Cycle Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd. George Town
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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National Park
Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang)
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
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Garden
Penang Botanical Gardens George Town
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Scenic Walking Area
Street Art in George Town
4.4
Duration: 4 hours

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