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,…
Despite so much changing around them over the years, the Clan Jetties of Penang have maintained their place on the George Town waterfront, and offer a fascinating window into the island’s past and present. Dating back to the nineteenth century and the time when Chinese immigrants began arriving to Penang, the Clan Jetties are a…
Sitting above Kek Lok Si Temple on Penang Hill is Air Itam Dam. Commissioned in 1962, this dam forms a vital component of Penang’s water supply. There’s an easy going loop walk of 2.8km around the reservoir, which is paved all the way around. It’s slightly undulating, but relatively easy going. Aside from the section…
Every urban area needs somewhere for people to retreat to, even in a place as green and beautiful as Penang. For over fifty years, Penangites have been descending on a large patch of land a few kilometres inland from George Town to exercise, walk, play, socialise and swim. Officially known as ‘City Park’ or ‘Municipal…
Here we discuss the best things to do on Penang Hill, how to get up Penang Hill, and what to expect from your visit. Penang Hill offers visitors a large selection of sights and attractions to enjoy on top of this iconic Penang landmark. A visit here will give you the chance to explore the…