Here are the latest articles and reviews from the On Penang team:
- Air Itam Dam walk, with optional extension to Kek Lok Si Temple (2.8km/5.1km)
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… - Penang State Museum, Lebuh Farquhar: Your Essential Guide
After being closed for almost nine years for extensive restoration and renovation, the Penang State Museum on Lebuh Farquhar finally reopened in July 2026. Housed in a beautiful historic building… - Penang in August: is it a good time to visit?
August is one of the drier months in Penang, bringing more sunny days and blue skies, although tropical downpours and the possibility of haze can still affect your plans. August… - Penang ATV Eco Tour REVIEW: explore Balik Pulau the fun way
Very few tourists venture over to Balik Pulau, on the ‘other’ side of Penang Island, but they’re missing out on seeing a very different side of the island, with wide,… - The BEST spas in Penang: from luxury resorts to wallet-friendly massages
Penang offers a diverse spa scene, from high-end treatments at beachfront resorts in Batu Ferringhi to simple, budget-friendly massages. Whether you’re craving a luxurious escape or a simple, rejuvenating massage,… - Penang in June: is it a good time to visit?
Penang in June brings improving weather after the mini-rainy season, with more frequent sunny days, high humidity, and fewer crowds at attractions. June in Penang marks a shift away from… - Tower Spa Penang REVIEW: 67 floors above the cityThere’s no shortage of spas in Penang, but Tower Spa offers something few others can match: treatment rooms with panoramic views across the island. Located on the 67th floor of…
- Penang Hill walk from Upper Station to Monkey Cup (circular, 5km)
An easy-going circular walk from the top of Penang Hill’s Funicular along tarmac footpaths. Includes a half-way coffee stop. Most walks around Penang Hill involve arduous steps snaking towards the… - Street Bite Tours REVIEW: a Penang street food tour with a difference
Penang is known worldwide for the quality and variety of its street food, so no visit to the island is complete without sampling a few of the most famous dishes…. - Penang in May: is it a good time to visit?
May in Penang brings intense humidity, heat warnings, milky morning skies, evening storms, and fewer tourists. May in Penang marks the shift into the island’s mini-rainy season, when the weather…