Penang International Airport 37 min
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (22 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Kapitan Keling Mosque (21 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Tropical Spice Garden (17 min) Tropical landscape with over 500 plant species, plus garden tours, night walks & cooking courses. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (19 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Bangunan KOMTAR (20 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Jerejak Island (22 min) Contemporary indoor/outdoor place with live butterflies & other insects, plus interactive workshops. Kek Lok Si Temple (29 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Penang Botanic Gardens (16 min) Landscaped public gardens featuring botanical exhibits, including orchids, cacti & lily ponds. Fort Cornwallis (20 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple (ကျာ်စေတဳမန်) (15 min) Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures. Clan Jetties Of Penang (21 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Penang National Park (23 min) This 1,213-hectare oceanfront national park features plants, wildlife, beaches & a canopy walkway. Penang Hill (25 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Penang Hill Upper Station (29 min) Pinang Peranakan Mansion (20 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. |