Penang International Airport 15 min
Penang Bridge (18 min) Built in the 1980s, this striking 13.5-km. bridge links Penang Island with mainland Malaysia. Kapitan Keling Mosque (15 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Bangunan KOMTAR (15 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Penang Hill (16 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (15 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Penang Little India (16 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (14 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Fort Cornwallis (16 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Clan Jetties Of Penang (13 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Penang Hill Upper Station (30 min) Kek Lok Si Temple (19 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Jerejak Island (1 hr 13) Once a former prison site, this island now offers tranquil beaches, rock climbing & jungle treks. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (17 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Chew Jetty (13 min) Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (16 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. |