Penang International Airport 28 min
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (10 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Wat Chayamangkalaram (6 min) Renovated temple with a 180-foot-long, gold reclining Buddha & other vibrant works of religious art. Penang Little India (11 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Penang Hill (16 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (13 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Chew Jetty (12 min) Fort Cornwallis (11 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple (ကျာ်စေတဳမန်) (7 min) Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures. Penang Hill Upper Station (23 min) Kek Lok Si Temple (19 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (11 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Kapitan Keling Mosque (12 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Penang Botanic Gardens (10 min) Landscaped public gardens featuring botanical exhibits, including orchids, cacti & lily ponds. Bangunan KOMTAR (11 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Clan Jetties Of Penang (12 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. |