Penang International Airport 16 min
Chew Jetty (18 min) Clan Jetties Of Penang (18 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Kek Lok Si Temple (18 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Penang Bridge (23 min) Built in the 1980s, this striking 13.5-km. bridge links Penang Island with mainland Malaysia. Jerejak Island (1 hr 15) Once a former prison site, this island now offers tranquil beaches, rock climbing & jungle treks. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (20 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (22 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Fort Cornwallis (21 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Penang Hill (19 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Bangunan KOMTAR (20 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Penang Hill Upper Station (35 min) Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (19 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Penang National Park (53 min) This 1,213-hectare oceanfront national park features plants, wildlife, beaches & a canopy walkway. Kapitan Keling Mosque (20 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Snake Temple (14 min) Colorful, 1850 temple filled with sacred burning incense & a variety of de-venomed pit vipers. |