Penang International Airport 46 min
Penang Hill (49 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple (ကျာ်စေတဳမန်) (51 min) Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures. Penang Little India (46 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (46 min) Museum in a 19th-century school building with history & natural history exhibits, plus artwork. Sri Mahamariamman Temple (47 min) This Hindu temple dates back to the 1800s & features a tower adorned with colorful deities. Bangunan KOMTAR (45 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Kapitan Keling Mosque (45 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Fort Cornwallis (46 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (47 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. Chew Jetty (43 min) Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (47 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (44 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Penang Hill Upper Station (1 hr 3) Pinang Peranakan Mansion (46 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Clan Jetties Of Penang (43 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. |