Penang International Airport 23 min
Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (10 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. Kapitan Keling Mosque (7 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (12 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Penang Little India (11 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (15 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Sri Mahamariamman Temple (9 min) This Hindu temple dates back to the 1800s & features a tower adorned with colorful deities. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (13 min) Museum in a 19th-century school building with history & natural history exhibits, plus artwork. Bangunan KOMTAR (14 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Kek Lok Si Temple (24 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Clan Jetties Of Penang (7 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. The Top Penang (10 min) Amusement park and aquarium Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (5 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Chew Jetty (8 min) Fort Cornwallis (17 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Penang Hill (21 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. |