2026 guide
UNESCO George Town, street art, Penang Hill and a national park with turtle beaches.
Last updated 31 October 2026 ยท 20 places ยท 13 places
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The must-visit places in Penang are George Town Heritage Zone (UNESCO) (Heritage Sites, George Town), Armenian Street Art (Free Things to Do, George Town), Penang Hill Heritage Trail (Hiking Trails, George Town) and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion) (Boutique Hotels, George Town).
Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Penang's resort beach strip, lined with hotels, watersports and a lively night market along the main road. Not the cleanest water on the island, but the sunset, seafood and shopping make up for it.
Don't miss: Night market stroll for batik, bargains and street snacks
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Pulau Aman, Batu Kawan, Penang
A tiny kampung island just ten minutes by boat from Batu Kawan, where about 250 villagers still live off fishing and life moves at slipper speed. No resorts, no crowds, just a short jungle walk across the island, kuih-making aunties and a bowl of mee udang by the water. The state is now eyeing it as a heritage fishing village, so go while it still feels like old Penang.
Don't miss: Mee udang (prawn noodles) at a kampung stall, then the 30-40 minute trail across the island
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Titi Kerawang, Balik Pulau, Penang
A cascade tucked beside the hill road between Teluk Bahang and Balik Pulau, handy if you are driving around the island's quiet side. Water volume swings a lot, so it is at its best after steady rains (not heavy ones).
Don't miss: Pools beside the road bridge
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Air Itam, George Town, Penang
The old-school way up Penang Hill: over a thousand steps through cooling forest to the colonial summit. You earn your teh tarik and the funicular ride down is your reward.
Don't miss: The Moongate entry and the view over George Town from the summit
Teluk Bahang, Penang
One of the world's smallest national parks, packing jungle trails to hidden beaches, a lighthouse and Monkey Beach into one coastal walk. Best for people who like a trail that ends with a swim.
Don't miss: Muka Head lighthouse and Monkey Beach
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Teluk Bahang, Penang
Malaysia's smallest national park: coast trails, Monkey Beach, Turtle Beach and a meromictic lake. Trails are well marked and doable in half a day.
Don't miss: Turtle Beach and its conservation centre
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Church Street, George Town, Penang
A glittering 19th-century Hokkien-Peranakan mansion stuffed with gilded carvings, heirloom furniture and thousands of antiques. Guided visits explain what daily life looked like for a Straits Chinese tycoon.
Don't miss: The gold-leaf carved screens and the Nyonya kebaya display
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Old George Town, George Town, Penang
Penang's core is a UNESCO World Heritage city, with shophouses, clan jetties, temples and mosques living side by side. Wander between Little India and Chinatown and you pass four centuries of trade in a single block.
Don't miss: Armenian Street, Clan Jetties and Little India
Cannon Square, George Town, Penang
The most ornate Chinese clan house in Malaysia, with carved beams, painted panels and a brilliant tiled roof. It still serves the Khoo clan and is open to visitors.
Don't miss: The main prayer hall and its ornate roof
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Teluk Bahang, Penang
An adventure park built around a rainforest slope, home of one of the world's longest waterslide drops and a huge treetop network. Best for teens and thrill seekers; Mulligan's Mini Golf and Wet course are on site.
Don't miss: The Monster Slide and Rapid Wipeout water zone
KOMTAR, George Town, Penang
Penang's tallest building has been turned into a vertical playground: dinosaurs, an aquarium, a science dome and the glass-floored Rainbow Skywalk 68 floors up. It's the easiest family day out in George Town, all air-conditioned and right at the bus hub. Go near sunset and stay for the city lights.
Don't miss: Rainbow Skywalk glass ledge at sunset
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Bertam, Kepala Batas, Penang
An Arabian-themed water park on the mainland side of Penang, with a spinning tornado bowl, racer slides, a wave pool and a lazy river. It's a lot less crowded than the island parks and handy for families in Seberang Perai and south Kedah. There's even a warm-water soaking area for the grown-ups.
Don't miss: Dawwama Tornado bowl ride
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George Town, Penang
A tiny 13-room hideaway carved out of restored shophouses on Lebuh Aceh, right in the UNESCO core of George Town. Sister to Soori Bali, it only opened in January 2026 and was handed a MICHELIN One Key within the same year - heritage bones, very modern calm inside.
Don't miss: Check official site
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Leith Street, George Town, Penang
The indigo-blue 19th-century mansion is a UNESCO-area landmark and a working boutique hotel. Daily heritage tours; staying here means the courtyards after the day-trippers leave. The 'Qing Suites' are in the 2026 MICHELIN Keys selection (One Key).
Don't miss: Guided heritage tour and the indigo courtyards
Stewart Lane, George Town, Penang
A row of restored 19th-century shophouses turned into a heritage hotel with courtyard pool, antique-filled suites and a restaurant. Walkable to Armenian Street and Little India.
Don't miss: Courtyard dinner and the restored heritage details
Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
A restored 1800s colonial mansion with a small number of design-led rooms, pool and a popular dining scene. Quiet, but 10 minutes from the old town.
Don't miss: Sunday brunch / mansion dining
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Teluk Bahang, Penang
Safari-style tents and glass-roofed chalets tucked into forest on Penang's northwest tip, sleeping 2 to 6. A comfy base for Penang National Park and Teluk Bahang beach.
Don't miss: Waking up among forest trees, 10 minutes from Monkey Beach
Auto-City, Perai, Penang
A glamping suite with a real bed, private toilet and campfire area on the mainland side, handy if you land late from the bridge. More comfort than wilderness, but good value for a quick night out.
Don't miss: Campfire area with private toilet suite
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Armenian Street, George Town, Penang
Wrought-iron caricatures and Ernest Zacharevic's murals turn a few heritage lanes into an open-air gallery. Go early for photos without a crowd.
Don't miss: The Kids on Bicycle mural
Air Itam, George Town, Penang
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex climbs a hillside with pagodas and the giant Kuan Yin. Entry is free; the inclined lift and Kuan Yin statue cost a small fee.
Don't miss: The Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas
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