Penang International Airport 24 min
Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang (2 min) Elaborate Taoist temple dating to 1728 & dedicated to Guanyin, a bodhisattva & Goddess of Mercy. Fort Cornwallis (10 min) Preserved 18th-century English fortress with some original buildings, plus a cafe & guided tours. Chew Jetty (12 min) Penang State Museum and Art Gallery (4 min) Museum in a 19th-century school building with history & natural history exhibits, plus artwork. Kek Lok Si Temple (24 min) Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (7 min) Classic rooms & suites, some with plunge pools, in a quaint property offering a fusion restaurant. Clan Jetties Of Penang (12 min) Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. The Top Penang (15 min) Amusement park and aquarium Sri Mahamariamman Temple (4 min) This Hindu temple dates back to the 1800s & features a tower adorned with colorful deities. Bangunan KOMTAR (18 min) 68-story building featuring an indoor observatory deck & a rooftop skywalk with a bar & bistro. Pinang Peranakan Mansion (6 min) Opulent 19th-century mansion, now a heritage museum famous for antiques & appearances on TV shows. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (9 min) Historic Chinese clan temple & museum with detailed architecture, murals & stone carvings. Penang Little India (4 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. Kapitan Keling Mosque (5 min) Graceful 19th-century mosque with a whitewashed, domed face, set among landscaped grounds. |