8 days in Penang, Cameron Highlands & Ipoh Itinerary
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Start: Philadelphia
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George Town, Penang Island
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Cameron Highlands
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Ipoh
— 3 nights
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End: Philadelphia
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George Town, Penang Island — 2 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Spas and Wonderfood Museum Penang. Step out of George Town to go to Batu Ferringhi and see Batu Ferringhi Beach, which is approximately 32 minutes away. It doesn't end there: stop by Chew Jetty and stop by Jonathanyun Sculptural Jewelry.
To see reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the George Town trip itinerary planning website.
Philadelphia, USA to George Town is an approximately 25-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Western Indonesia Time, which is usually a 12 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in George Town are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Cameron Highlands.
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To see reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the George Town trip itinerary planning website.
Philadelphia, USA to George Town is an approximately 25-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Western Indonesia Time, which is usually a 12 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in George Town are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Cameron Highlands.
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Cameron Highlands — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): hike along Cameron Highlands Trail No. 5 and 7 and then hike along Cameron Highlands Trail No. 3.
For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Cameron Highlands attractions planner.
You can drive from George Town to Cameron Highlands in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, train, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Cameron Highlands. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Ipoh.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Cameron Highlands attractions planner.
You can drive from George Town to Cameron Highlands in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, train, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Cameron Highlands. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Ipoh.
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Ipoh — 3 nights
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The Town Built on Tin
Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo, then take an in-depth tour of Ho Yan Hor Museum, and then play a few rounds at Meru Valley Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: paddle through the water with Radak Adventure and then stroll through My Gopeng Resort.
For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ipoh online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Ipoh, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ipoh online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by car from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Ipoh, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Penang travel guide
Pearl of the Orient
Highly industrialized and urbanized, the island of Penang sits off the western coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and boasts a rich cultural heritage blending Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Although most visitors come for the beaches and fishing villages, no tour of Penang is complete without a stop in World Heritage-listed George Town. This cosmopolitan island capital boasts a diverse architectural heritage, its oldest sections packed with 19th-century mosques, churches, temples, and colonial buildings. Another highlight of Penang tourism are the many festivals, showcasing cultural diversity and offering foreign visitors a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the "Pearl of the Orient."
