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Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
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What to do in Penang Island
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Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Batu Feringghi Night Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Batu Feringghi Night Market during your trip to George Town. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Areas of Penang Island
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Batu Ferringhi
Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Ferringgi Beach
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- University of Science-Malaysia
- TESCO
- Penang Times Square
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Straits Quay Mall
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Penang National Park
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Gurney Paragon
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Penang State Museum
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
- Penang Avatar Secret Garden
- Penang State Mosque
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
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