Penang International Airport 21 min
Penang Little India (17 min) Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food. Bangunan KOMTAR (10 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (18 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. Chew Jetty (14 min) Clan Jetties Of Penang (13 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Sri Mahamariamman Temple (17 min) This Hindu temple dates back to the 1800s & features a tower adorned with colorful deities. Fort Cornwallis (7 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Kek Lok Si Temple (23 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (7 min) Museum in a 19th-century school building with history & natural history exhibits, plus artwork. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (11 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Kapitan Keling Mosque (14 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. Penang Hill (19 min) A unique tram ferries visitors to this hill featuring dramatic views, hikes, shops & eateries. The Top Penang (7 min) Amusement park and aquarium Pinang Peranakan Mansion (19 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (20 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. |