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Penang Island

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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

Private Transfer: Langkawi Hotel to Langkawi International Airport BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $28
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: Hotel to Airport (KLIA/KLIA2) BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $32
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Shared Transfer: Penang Beach and City Hotels to Penang Airport BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $11
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Places to visit in Penang Island

George Town BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, History Museum, Historic Site
Batu Ferringhi BEST FOR: Beach, Flea Market, Nightlife
Bayan Lepas BEST FOR: Shopping Mall, Spa, Religious Site
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Popular things to do in Penang Island

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Kek Lok Si Temple
Air Itam
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
George Town
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Escape Theme Park
Teluk Bahang
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
George Town
3.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Penang Island

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Khoo Kongsi
George Town
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
3.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Upside Down Museum
George Town
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
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The Camera Museum
George Town
3.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Penang Island

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Armenian Street
George Town
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
George Town
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Fort Cornwallis
George Town
1.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kapitan Keling Mosque
George Town
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Penang Island

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Penang House of Music
George Town
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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The Habitat Penang Hill
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
George Town
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Spas
Bayan Lepas
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Penang Island

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Batu Ferringhi Beach
Batu Ferringhi
1.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Adventure Zone
Batu Ferringhi
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Tech Dome Penang
George Town
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Saanen Dairy Goat Farm
Balik Pulau
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Penang Island

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Indochine Natural
Tanjung Bungah
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Gurney Plaza
George Town
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Queensbay Mall
Bayan Lepas
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Rozana's Batik
4.7
Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

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Matahari Cycle Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
George Town
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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Chew Jetty
George Town
2.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang)
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
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Street Art in George Town
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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