On Penang is the go-to online resource for your visit to the beautiful island of Penang in Malaysia. With its unique fusion of cultures, people, religions, cuisine and nature, Penang has long been a favourite for travellers from Malaysia, Southeast Asia and beyond.
Whether you’re visiting as a family, backpacker, retired couple, or solo traveller, there’s something for everyone on Penang and you’re in the right place to start planning your trip.
On Penang ebook
New for 2025, the On Penang ebook is the only travel guide you need for exploring the island of Penang. It is jam-packed with inspiration on what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and also includes a step-by-step self-guided walking tour of George Town (with photos).
This is a PDF download for use offline and on the go (and ad-free!). Save it to read on the plane to Malaysia, download to your phone to follow the self-guided walking tour, or print it off at home before you leave on your adventures and highlight all the bits you want to remember for your visit.
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On Penang ebook£16.95
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Wondering what to do in Penang? Whether you’re seeking adventure, or need to relax and unwind, here we provide a detailed guide to all the things to do in Penang, so that you can get the most out of your visit. From heritage landmarks to epic viewpoints, we’ve got you covered.
Penang’s food scene is rightly considered one of the best in the world, so whether you’re looking for a fine-dining experience or a quick snack from a hawker stall, Penang is ready and waiting to add some flavour to your visit.
Top 10 tips for visiting Penang
We know that you will want to make the most out of your visit to Penang and it’s worthwhile noting the advice of travellers to Penang before you. We’ve travelled to Penang multiple times (our first visit was back in 2007) and now we live here. So here we share our top 10 tips for visiting Penang.
For such a small patch of land, Penang Island squeezes in enough sights and activities to keep you occupied for a lifetime. So what’s the best approach to visiting Penang if you only have one week or even only one day to spare? We’ve compiled a range of itineraries for you to get the most out of your visit.
For those seeking a sprinkling of luxury and convenience for their visit, here we feature the best hotels in Penang. Especially if it’s your first visit and you’re wondering where to stay in Penang, a hotel or resort provides a calm and relaxing oasis away from the hustle and bustle
Penang Street Art in George Town
Using the streets, buildings and urban landscape as their canvas, street art wall murals and wire sculptures appear all over the city, celebrating and enhancing George Town’s unique history and heritage. In this guide, we highlight the very best pieces and where to find them.
Penang an easy island to get around, helped by the fact that most of the sights are concentrated in the northern and eastern parts of the island. This post details how to get around Penang as well as the easiest way.
Penang’s location on the northwest coast of Malaysia, at the intersection of numerous cultures, countries, and trade routes, has always shaped its history. From a small island integral to regional trade, a strategic European possession to be fought over, to its recent history as a post-independence Malaysian success story, Penang’s fortunes have constantly changed throughout the years.
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