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40 Best Things to do in Penang

40 Best Things to do in Penang

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Penang has a wide variety of things to do and so as to earn the title of a multicultural Island of Malaysia. From exploring the heritage mansion to exploring museums, from paying a visit to various temples which were built by various communities to screaming with excitement in the larger than life theme parks. There are simply no dearth of activities in Penang where you can learn about what interests you. 

Penang occupies a pea size portion on the map of Malaysia, the island has a long list of landmarks to flaunt as well as uncountable things to do. From getting thrilled at the Snake Temple as. Well as mesmerized by the Entopia to strolling on the green trails of Penang National Park and also the Butterfly Park.

Penang is an amazing surreal island with the exotic animals, cultural diversity, and also verdant landscape which you can witness in the Mosque as well as temples.

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Best Things to do in Penang

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Escape Theme Park

Escape Theme Park

The Escape Theme Park is an adventurous hotspot which hosts a myriad of excitement as well as fun activities. From a number of water obstacle courses to engaging adventure courses, the theme park features activities such as tubby racer, speed racer, kite flyers, family twister, banana flips, etc.

From thrilling slides tk twisty rides, where you can spend a day and feel refreshing things to do in Penang. From Splashing water in the pool to eating scrumptious snacks also taking heart stopping rides.

The location of the place is 828, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang 11050 Pulau Pinang. The timing to visit is from 10 AM to 6 PM.

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Food Tour for Different Cuisine

Food Tour for Different Cuisine

Tasting the wide range of Malaysian food as well as Street items such as Penang Lobak,  Appoms, and also Kuihs, and many more will be included in your food tour. Besides food, you'll be accompanied with a tour guide who will not only make you taste the food in the town but also will explain to you the cultural relation as well as relevance with the dishes. 

There are basically group tours which are best for friends as well as families. The tour also helps you relish various dishes of the region. From stealing the peek at authentic Malaysian food to indulging in a food tour in a certain rated as the top thing to do in Penang. 

The location of the place is 1 Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong George Town 10100 George Town Pulau Pinang. The timing for the dinner tour is from 5 PM to 9 PM and the timing for the brunch is from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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Bus Tour for Exploring Penang

Bus Tour for Exploring Penang

Take a hop on as well as hop off bus tour to visit Penang Island for almost 3.5 to 4 hours. You'll visit places like Fort Cornwallis, Wonderfood Museum, Batik Factory, Burmese Temple, Little India Street Of Harmony, Armenian Street Art, Chew Jetty, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and Reclining Buddha and much more.

The sunset tours offers you a unique stitch of landmarks such as the Observatory Deck, Street Of Harmony, The Top Komtar, Rainbow Skywalk, Trishaw Night Ride, Penang Town Hall, the Red Garden Hawker Center, Esplanade Park, Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, and Penang City Hall. 

The location of the starting point is Harriston Chocolate Boutique, Kelawei Street.  The timing of the pickup in the morning is from 10 AM to 1:30 PM and in the Afternoon from 2 PM to 5:30 PM and in the sunset Tour from 6:30 PM to 10 PM.

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Hiking to Penang Hill

Hiking to Penang Hill

There are various hiking trails which originate across the Penang Hill. The Western Hill of Height 2731 feet above the sea level is the highest point of the hill where you can race in a couple of hours. 

There are various hiking routes which are Jeep Track, a Moongate and the starting f in the Entrance of the Penang Botanical Gardens. 

The location of the place is Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam George Town Penang Island 11500. The timing to visit the place is from 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Penang Butterfly Park

Penang Butterfly Park

Thamis is one of the largest outdoor as well as indoor classrooms of butterflies as well as insects which are freely staying in the natural habitat. There is a farm dedicated to various species of insects as well as butterflies on a large scale. 

The location of the place is No 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Pulau Pinang. The timing to visit is from 9 AM to 6 PM and the entry fee is RM 27 for adults as well as RM 15 for children.

 

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Penang Wonderfood Museum

Penang Wonderfood Museum

Penang Wonderfood Museum is of the kind where more than 100 Malaysian Dishes, street items as well as local delicacies are on display. The museum also allows you to take a plunge in Malaysian food culture as well as Chinese, Perankan and Indian cuisine which are showcased under glass covers.

There are three main sections which are the Info Zone, The Wow Zone, and also the Educational Zone. In the info zone you take a look at the wide range of dishes, in the wow zone you can take pictures with huge models of the food and in the educational zone you get to know about the cultural as well as food related information.

The location of the place is 49 Lebuh Pantai GeorgeTown 10200 Pulau Pinang. The timing of the place is from 9 AM to 6 PM.

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Kek Lok Si

Kek Lok Si

Kek Lok Si is an amazing Buddhist temple which was built away from Penang's shore. The architectural structure which had Buddhist pilgrims as well as Chinese teachings houses a large Buddha statue which is a part of thousands of pictures, sculptures as well as hundreds of carvings. 

The location of the place is 3 km from the Penang Hill Station. The timing is to visit from 9 AM to 6 PM.

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Tropical Spice Garden

Tropical Spice Garden


The Tropical Spice Garden is one of the highly rewarded activities in Penang for the people who love cooking. The famous bis-diverse living museum which brings Cultural as well as nature together. 

The place is spread in eight acres of land with tropical plants as well as over 500 living specimens from across the world. There are three major trails in every trail; it is dotted with streams , models as well as waterfalls prepared from recycled organic materials.

The location of the place is Lot 595 Mukim 2 Jalan Teluk Bahang 11050 George Town Pulau Pinang. The timing to visit the place is from 9 AM to 6 PM.

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Teddyville Museum

Teddyville Museum

Teddyville Museum is the doubletree Resort by the Hilton in Batu Ferringhi Houses in the Malaysian first as well as largest Teddy Bear which tell stories. From massive teddy bears to miniature, you can choose from various teddy bears catering to various sizes as well as shapes to purchase as souvenirs.

There are many activities such as hugging as well as getting pictures clicked with the teddy bear.

The location of the place is 56 Jalan lowYat Puncak Ria 11100 Batu Ferringhi Pulau Pinang. The timing to visit the place is from 9 AM to 6 PM.

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Penang House of Music

Penang House of Music

Penang House of Music was opened up to the public in November 2016. This impart an insight on Penang's musical background as well as its heritage and also particularly as well as documents of Penang's musical golden age which started from the 1940s.

The location of the place is Kontar L4 02 Level 4 Jalan Penang George Town 10000 Pulau Pinang. The timing to visit is from 11 AM to 8 PM. 

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People Also Asked

How many days are sufficient to explore Penang?

Penang can be explored in 4-5 days and you can explore various landmarks, go to the markets, beaches,  dive into the local heritage, and many more activities for fun.

 

For which thing Penang is famous for?

Penang is famous for its clear beaches where you can spend hours, numerous historical monuments, tropical environs, best Street foods, colorful multi ethnicity culture and many more things.

Which are the things which can be done in one day?

Kek Lok Si temple-Kek Lok Si is an amazing Buddhist temple which was built away from Penang's shore. The architectural structure which had Buddhist pilgrims as well as Chinese teachings houses on a large Buddha statue which is apart of thousands of pictures, sculptures as well as hundred of carvings

Spice Garden-The Tropical Spice Garden is one of the highly rewarded activities in Penang for the people who love cooking. The famous bis-diverse living museum which brings Cultural as well as nature together. 

Penang Floating Mosque-Penang Floating Mosque was built back in the year 2004 to refurbish the smaller Mosque which was destroyed by the Tsunami in the same year itself. There is a beach stretched and the Moorish architecture and the impressive tower can be seen.

Is Penang really worth visiting?

Penang is a state island of Malaysia and it is well known for its historical monuments, beaches, tropical landscape, bustling markets, and many more things to do.

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