Penang International Airport 41 min
Penang Botanic Gardens (20 min) Landscaped public gardens featuring botanical exhibits, including orchids, cacti & lily ponds. Penang National Park (22 min) This 1,213-hectare oceanfront national park features plants, wildlife, beaches & a canopy walkway. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple (ကျာ်စေတဳမန်) (19 min) Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures. Kapitan Keling Mosque (24 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Penang Hill (29 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Fort Cornwallis (24 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Tropical Spice Garden (16 min) Tropical landscape with over 500 plant species, plus garden tours, night walks & cooking courses. Kek Lok Si Temple (32 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Penang Hill Upper Station (33 min) Bangunan KOMTAR (24 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (26 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Jerejak Island (21 min) Contemporary indoor/outdoor place with live butterflies & other insects, plus interactive workshops. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (22 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Clan Jetties Of Penang (24 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. The Habitat Penang Hill (34 min) Educational & fun attraction showing off the area's pristine rainforest while teaching about it. |