Things to Do and See in Penang, Malaysia

Things to Do and See in Penang, Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia (B)

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. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do and See in Penang, Malaysia
Guide Location: Malaysia » George Town
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.balukootravel.com/things-to-do-in-penang-malaysia/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Snake Temple
  • KekLokSi Temple
  • Penang Hill
  • The Habitat
  • Love Lock platform
  • Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
  • Restoran Zim Sum
  • Brother and Sister on a Swing
  • Kids on Bicycle
  • Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur and Old Motorcycle
  • Chew Jetty
  • Lee Jetty
  • Hean Boo Thean GuanYin Temple