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Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
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What to do in Penang Island
Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing 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.
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.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
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 Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy 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.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Batu Feringghi Night Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Batu Feringghi Night Market during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall 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.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Kampung Sungai Nibong
Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.
- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Queensbay Mall
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Ferringgi Beach
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- University of Science-Malaysia
- TESCO
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang Times Square
- Penang City Hall
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Padang Kota Lama
- Straits Quay Mall
- Penang National Park
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Gurney Paragon
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Penang Avatar Secret Garden
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Fort Cornwallis
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee
- Penang State Museum
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Tropical Spice Garden
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
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