Just next to Penang Youth Park, perched high up on a hill, is Penang Waterfall Hill Temple, also known as Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple. Very few tourists visit this temple as it’s not as accessible as those around George Town and isn’t as impressive at the Chinese Buddhist temple of Kek Lok Si Temple, but it’s…
Step away from the tourist throngs and discover the true essence of Penang with these hidden gems off the beaten track. Penang is a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty, brimming with so many things to do. While the UNESCO-listed George Town, celebrated for its iconic street food and captivating street art, or…
Penang specialises in quirky little museums, often discreetly housed in heritage buildings on the streets of George Town. The Asia Camera Museum on Armenian Street is an excellent case in point, ideally located for a brief stopover when you’re visiting the city. While the museum only fills one room and won’t need more than an…
Follow this walk guide on how to get to Batu Ferringhi Iron Waterfall. Despite its proximity, this hidden gem feels worlds apart from the tourist vibe of Batu Ferringhi. Only a fifteen minute walk (630 metres) from the main road in Batu Ferringhi, the Iron Waterfall might seem close but it feels a world away…
If you’re visiting Penang with kids and need a break from sightseeing, it might be time to retreat to one of the play areas around the island and let the kids blow off some steam. Penang Island has no shortage of sights and activities to keep you occupied during a visit, ranging from the natural…
Known for its resorts, sandy beach and night markets, Batu Ferringhi takes full advantage of its location on the tropical island of Penang, offering visitors a fascinating contrast to the heritage streets of George Town. Batu Ferringhi is Penang’s beach resort, the place on the island that most closely matches the tropical clichés of sun,…
Take a guided tour and discover your new favourite fruit at Penang Tropical Fruit Farm. Home to the largest collection of fruit in Southeast Asia, this is a calm and picturesque place overlooking a less-visited part of the island. The tropical Penang climate is ideal for growing a wide variety of fruit and, hidden away…
It might not rank as a must-do activity in George Town, but the Ghost Museum Penang is a wonderfully weird place to escape the heat and descend into a whole other world. Sometimes, you just need a change of pace, and a change of scenery. The heritage streets of George Town are wonderful places to…
Housed in a beautiful building on Armenian Street in Penang, the Batik Painting Museum is part-gallery, part-museum, and fully worth an hour of your time when visiting George Town. Batik is an ancient technique involving wax, dye, and a great deal of skill and patience. Long practiced in Asia as a decorative process, it wasn’t…
Originally opened as Penang Butterfly Farm in 1986, Entopia has become one of the most popular and visited attractions on the island, and is often voted one of the best things to do in Penang. With two different areas to explore, the park combines outdoor and indoor spaces to showcase various species of butterflies, insects,…