Things to Do and See in Penang, Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia

Located at the northwestern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is the second smallest state (by landmass) in Malaysia. However, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, the second-largest city in the Southeast Asia country. As a former British colony and one of its important Far East trading post, Penang was at the confluence of Eastern and Western cultures. Resulting in an incredibly rich and exceptional mix of cultures and architectures. Join us, as we share with you the top things to do in Penang.

Penang is made up of two parts: Penang Island and Seberang Perai. Penang Island is located a short distance off the mainland of Peninsula Malaysia. And Seberang Perai is the area on the mainland bordering Penang Island.

Penang Island is connected by two road bridges (Penang Bridge and Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge) to the mainland (Seberang Perai). The two are also the longest road bridge in Malaysia. In particular, Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (aka Penang Second Bridge) is the longest oversea bridge in Southeast Asia. Most of the top things to do in Penang are located on Penang Island.

The temple is said to be built in 1805 to honour a Buddhist monk (Chor Soo Kong) who was a healer. The monk was widely respected in the local community for his virtue, wisdom and service. In addition, the monk also gave shelter to snakes from the nearby jungle. Upon the temple’s completion (after the monk’s passing), snakes mysteriously turn up at the temple, thus its name. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).