Penang is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient”. The Penang Bridge, the longest in Asia, is one of the island’s most famous landmarks. Penang also boasts an array of charming historic buildings and places of interest displaying both Eastern and Western influences. There are also idyllic beaches for sun-worshippers and picturesque hills for nature lovers. Not to be missed too is Penang’s superb food, from the famous nasi kandar and Penang Street chendul to English tea on Bukit Bendera and Chinese fare.
Places of Interest
Town & Infrastructure
• Georgetown
• St. George’s Church
• Pulau Pinang Museum and Art Gallery
• Kapitan Kling Mosque
• Kuan Yin Temple
• Wat Chayamangkalaram
• Gurney Drive
• Sri Mariamman Temple
• Acheen Street Mosque
• Khoo Kongsi
• City Hall, Esplanade
• Clock Tower, Persiaran King Edward
• Fort Cornwallis
• KOMTAR
• Minden Museum and Gallery, USM
• Forestry Museum, Teluk Bahang
• Kek Lok Si Temple
• Penang Bridge
• Snake Temple
• Bandar Bayan Baru
• Padang Kota Lama
• State Mosque
• Batik and Handicraft Centre, Teluk Bahang
Recreation
• Penang Butterfly Farm
• Penang Bird Park
• Bukit Jambul Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens
• Botanic Gardens
• Balik Pulau Spice Gardens
Natural Attractions
• Bukit Bendera
• Tanjung Bungah
• Batu Ferringhi, Teluk Bahang Beaches
• Taman Pantai, Seberang Perai
