Penang International Airport 11 min
Chew Jetty (19 min) Kek Lok Si Temple (26 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Fort Cornwallis (21 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Snake Temple (20 min) Colorful, 1850 temple filled with sacred burning incense & a variety of de-venomed pit vipers. Jerejak Island (1 hr 11) Once a former prison site, this island now offers tranquil beaches, rock climbing & jungle treks. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (19 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Penang Hill (24 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Clan Jetties Of Penang (18 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (21 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Penang Bridge (23 min) Built in the 1980s, this striking 13.5-km. bridge links Penang Island with mainland Malaysia. Kapitan Keling Mosque (21 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Bangunan KOMTAR (20 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (22 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Penang Hill Upper Station (38 min) Penang National Park (55 min) This 1,213-hectare oceanfront national park features plants, wildlife, beaches & a canopy walkway. |