35 days in George Town Itinerary

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.

Do your shopping at Hin Bus Depot and Gurney Plaza. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Batu Ferringhi Beach and Monkey Beach. Get out of town with these interesting George Town side-trips: Batu Ferringhi (Yahong Art Gallery, Tropical Fruit Farm, &more), Balik Pulau (Bao Sheng Durian Farm, Audi Dream Farm, &more) and Escape Theme Park (in Teluk Bahang). Spend the 28th (Sat) exploring nature at Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Kek Lok Si Temple, stop by 5.4 North, contemplate the long history of Armenian Street, and take an in-depth tour of Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the George Town online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Penang International Airport, Langkawi International Airport and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.