Penang International Airport 26 min
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (11 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Sri Mahamariamman Temple (7 min) This Hindu temple dates back to the 1800s & features a tower adorned with colorful deities. Kek Lok Si Temple (23 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (6 min) Museum in a 19th-century school building with history & natural history exhibits, plus artwork. Clan Jetties Of Penang (14 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Penang Little India (7 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Penang Hill (20 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (5 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. Kapitan Keling Mosque (7 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (9 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Bangunan KOMTAR (15 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. The Top Penang (13 min) Amusement park and aquarium Chew Jetty (14 min) Fort Cornwallis (13 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (5 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. |