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Tanjung Bungah
Copthorne Orchid Penang **** Flamingo By The Beach Hotel **** Hotel Sentral Seaview *** Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort **** Four Points by Sheraton Penang ***
Tel: 04 892 3333
Tel: 04 892 7111
Tel: 04 890 9300
Tel: 04 899 9999
Tel: 04 371 8888
Teluk Bahang
Homestay Teluk Bahang
Tel: 019 412 4729
Batu Feringghi
Sunshine @ Bayu Emas Apartments Golden Sands Resort By Shangri-La **** Parkroyal Penang ****
Hard Rock Hotel *****
Holiday Inn Resort **** Lone Pine Hotel *** Mar Vista Resort ***
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ***** Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartments The Bayview Beach Resort **** Tel: 013 730 8572
Tel: 04 886 1911
Tel: 04 881 1133
Tel: 04 881 1711
Tel: 04 886 6666
Tel: 04 886 8686
Tel: 04 890 3388
Tel: 04 888 8888
Tel: 04 881 1113
Tel: 04 881 2123
Balik Pulau
Homestay Jalan Baru Homestay Pulau Betong Tel: 016 461 8553
Tel: 012 493 9770
Bayan Baru
Hotel Seri Malaysia **
Eastin Hotel Tel: 04 642 9452
Tel: 04 612 1111
Bayan Lepas
Hotel TH Penang
Hotel EST Apple 1 Hotel Tel: 04 641 2286
Tel: 04 638 6820
Tel: 04 640 6666
Jelutong / Gelugor
Stallions Apartment
Farin Hotel Anggerik Lodging A’ Hotel Tel: 04 656 0118
Tel: 04 283 9575
Tel: 04 658 3760
Tel: 04 658 3760
Seberang Jaya
Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya ****
The Light Hotel Tel: 04 370 7788
Tel: 04 382 1111
Dining
One of the main highlights of a trip to Penang is the food. While
the island has its fair share of international restaurants and fast
food outlets, it’s local fare that has visitors coming back again and
again. With stalls, food courts and coffee shops taking up space on
practically every street, the complaint is that there’s too much choice.
You will be amazed at the sheer variety of Chinese, Malay, Indian and
Nyonya cuisine vying for your attention. Don’t miss delicious street
food like asam laksa, hokkien mee, chee cheong fun, char koay teow,
pasembor and mee goreng. You can also try delicious Peranakan
or Nyonya food such as mee siam, otak-otak, enche kabin and kari
kapitan. Equally delicious is nasi kandar, an Indian Muslim speciality.
Seafood restaurants offering a wide variety of scrumptious dishes
are found in abundance along the coastal areas of the island as well
as the mainland.
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Alora Hotel *** Equatorial Penang *****
The Krystal Suite Penang Vistana Hotel ****
Shopping in Penang is convenient as one-stop shopping malls,
retail outlets, handicraft stores, flea markets, night markets and
sidewalk bazaars are available in the state. Whether you are looking
for mementos, branded apparel, electronic items, books, local
food products, antiques and curios, or just browsing around, you
will find it a pleasant experience. The street along Batu Ferringhi
is great for a stroll as it comes alive after dark with stalls selling all
manner of souvenir items. To shop for local pastries, pickled fruits
and medicinal oils, visitors should head for Chowrasta Bazaar which
is full of local flavour.
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1926 Heritage Hotel ***
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Neo+ Hotel Hotel Malaysia ***
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Penaga Hotel
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D4
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B5
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B5
D4
C5
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Facilities
Astaka Tanjung Selera
British Council
Chew Jetty
Church Street Pier
Dewan Sri Pinang
High Court
Koay Jetty
Komtar Bus & Taxi Terminal
Lee Jetty
Lim Jetty
Mixed Surname Jetty
New Customs Off ice
Padang Kota Lama
Peace Medical Centre
Penang – Butterworth Ferry Terminal
Penang International Cruise Terminal
Penang State Museum Board
(King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Building)
Peng Aun Jetty
Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda
Pulau Penang Club
Rapid Penang (Weld Quay Depot)
St. Xavier Institution
State Legislative Assembly
Swettenham Pier
Tan Jetty
Tuanku Syed Putra Building
Veterinary Department
Weld Quay Bus & Taxi Terminal
Yeoh Jetty
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C2
Gama Supermarket
C2
Hun Ming
C1
KamdarB2
KomtarC2
MydinB2
New World Park
B1
Pacific Komtar
C2
Penang Plaza (Giant)
B1
Penang Times Square
C1
Prangin Mall
C2
The Promenade
A3
Bu
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100 Cintra Street
B3
1881 Chong Tian
B3
23 Love Lane (Oasis)
B4
Ah Chew
C3
Ai Goh
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An-Nur AnCasa Express
C3
Armenian Street Heritage
C3
Ban Aun
C2
Banana New Guest House
B3
Bayview (The City Bayview)
A3
Broadway Budget
B4
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Chulia Heritage
B3
Cintra Heritage House
B3
CititelB3
Continental Penang
A3
Cozy Home Inn
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DeluxciousA2
EasternB3
Eastern & Oriental
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EmbassyB2
Eng Loh
B4
FantasyB4
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FortunaC2
Friendship Motel
B4
George Town
A1
G Times Inn
C4
Glow Penang (Grand Paradise)
C1
Golden City
C1
Golden Queen
C3
Hang Chow
B3
HelicoNiaC1
Hock Aun
C1
Hong Ping
B3
Hutton Lodge
B2
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Island City
B3
Jen (Traders)
C2
Kim Sun
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Lum Fong
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MalaysiaA3
Mallog Budget
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MerlinB4
MingoodA2
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C1
MuseumB2
New Asia
C3
New Pathe
B4
New Rope Walk
C3
New Savoy
A1
NobleB4
Old Budget
C2
Old Penang Guesthouse
B3
Old Penang Hotel
C1
OrientalB3
ParamountA1
ParisC1
PekingA3
PenagaB2
Pin Seng
B3
PlazaC4
Popus Inn
B2
PP Island
B1
Red Inn Heritage
B4
Red Rock
B1
Regal Malaysia
A2
Rice Miller
C5
Royal Penang
A1
SD Guest House
B3
SentralC1
Sin Chern
B2
Sin Tong Ah
B2
Singapura Budget
C2
Sixtynine Boutique
C1
SkyB3
Soo Chow
C2
SunwayC1
Super8D2
Times Inn
C4
The Royale Bintang Penang
B5
The Small Inn
C3
The Wave Service Residence
C1
Towne House
B3
Travellers Lodge
B3
Traverse Inn
B2
TuneB1
Victoria Inn
C4
WaldolfB3
Wan Hai
B3
White House
B3
Yeng Keng
B3
Yes (Kowloon)
B2
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Places of Interest
3D Trick Art Museum
B4
Ben’s Vintage Toy Museum
C3
Benggali Mosque
B3
Birch House
C1
Camera Museum
B3
Carpenters Guild
B3
Cathedral of The Assumption
B4
Cheah Kongsi
C4
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
B3
ChinatownB3
Chowrasta Bazaar
B2
City Hall
A4
Clan Jetties
C4
Crystal Museum
C1
EsplanadeA5
Fort Cornwallis
B5
George Town World Heritage Incorporated
C3
Goddess of Mercy
B4
Gold Bazaar
C4
House of Yeap Chor Ee
B4
Khoo Kongsi
C3
KomtarC2
Lebuh Campbell Walk
B3
Little India
B4
Made in Penang Interactive Museum
C5
Masjid Kapitan Keling
B3
Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh
C3
Nagore Dargha Shrine
C4
Penang Islamic Museum
C3
Penang State Art Gallery
B4
Penang State Museum
B4
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
B4
Pinaon Time Tunnel The History Museum
A4
Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
B5
Residence of Ku Din Ku Meh
A3
Residence of Tuanku Syed Hussain
C4
Saint Francis Xavier Church
A2
Seri Mutiara Art Gallery
C3
Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil
B4
St. George’s Church
B4
Street of Harmony
B4
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Centre
C1
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang
C3
Tanjung City Marina
C5
The Garage
A3
Town Hall
B4
War Memorial (Cenotaph)
A4
Wisma Kastam (Malayan Railway Building)
C5
Yap Kongsi
C3
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4
Batu Feringghi
Gurney Drive
Paramount
Penang Hill
Penang National Park
Toy Museum
To
Bus Station
Taxi Station
Post Office
Jetty
Important Landmark,
University / College
Place
J a of Worship
3
5°25'30”N
Tourism Malaysia Office
Tourist Information Centre
Hotel
Shopping
Clinic
Police Station
Fire Station
Build-up Area
Field / Recreation
River / Lake
Major Road
Secondary Road
Heritage Trail/Walk
Place of Interest
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P. RAMLEE’S HOUSE
CHOWRASTA BAZAAR
CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION
PENANG STATE MUSEUM
CLAN JETTIES
The restored house of Malaysia’s movie legend, the late P. Ramlee,
is located fittingly on Jalan P. Ramlee in George Town. This Malay
kampong house where he was born in 1929 belonged to his
grandmother. It has been furnished to present the likeness of the
original setting. Adjacent to the house is a gallery which is a tribute
to his career spanning the 50s and 60s.
Tel: +604 281 7484
Operating since the late 1800s, Chowrasta Bazaar is divided into
several sections. In the front are stalls selling local products
including pickled nutmeg, durian cake, medicinal oils and balms.
The wet market is at the back with stalls selling fresh produce. The
upper level is a treasure trove of shoe and clothes stalls, coffee
shops and even secondhand bookstores.
Tel: +604 259 2020 (Local Authorities)
The mansion’s distinctive indigo-blue outer wall earns it the
nickname ‘The Blue Mansion’. Built in the 1880s by the wealthy
Cheong Fatt Tze, the award-winning mansion is a combination
of Su Chow Dynasty period architecture, English fittings and Art
Nouveau stained glass windows, with careful attention to feng
shui, the Chinese art of geomancy. The mansion also serves as a
boutique hotel, offering a truly unique heritage experience.
Tel: +604 262 0006
Website: www.cheongfatttzemansion.com
Located on Farquhar Street in the city centre, the museum –
together with the art gallery – was opened in 1965 with an
emphasis on local history, art and crafts. The museum is divided
into galleries dedicated to Penang’s historical communities, as well
as particular historical events. It also houses a fine collection of old
photographs, maps, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes and
other relics.
Tel: +604 226 1462
Website: www.penangmuseum.gov.my
The Clan Jetties are one of the last bastions of old Chinese
settlements with enclaves of wooden stilt houses perched over
the sea. With the construction of the quay in 1882, the waterfront
was developed and settlements grew around these foundations.
Gradually each jetty is identified with certain clans. The Chew Jetty
is the largest and most well-known, with the most number of stilt
houses and longest walkway as well as a temple.
Tel: +6013 438 1217 (Clan Jetties Association)
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Butterworth
De’ Garden Hotel
Tel: 04 332 2000
Palm Inn Hotel Tel: 04 331 7532
Pearl View Hotel ***
Tel: 04 398 9888
The Ixora Hotel Tel: 04 380 1380 /
382 8888
Bukit Mertajam
Homestay Mengkuang Titi Tel: 019 412 7095
Homestay Sungai Semilang/Juru Tel: 019 427 9860
The Summit Hotel *** Tel: 04 538 6666
Nasmir Hotel ***
Tel: 04 507 7755
Kepala Batas
Hotel Seri Malaysia *** Homestay Kota Aur
Homestay Lahar Yooi
Tel: 04 575 6700
Tel: 019 218 3507
Tel: 019 415 1682
Simpang Ampat
Homestay Pulau Aman Tel: 013 459 0330
Nibong Tebal
Homestay Sungai Chenaam Homestay Sungai Duri Homestay Sungai Setar Tel: 012 509 4368
Tel: 012 452 9084
Tel: 013 489 5636
Getting Here
Penang is accessible by air from other cities in Malaysia as well as
other parts of the world on a number of airlines, including Malaysia
Airlines, AirAsia and Firefly. The Penang Bridge links the island to the
mainland of Peninsular Malaysia, and from there on major highways
to the rest of the peninsula and up north to Thailand. Rail travel to
Penang from either the south or north terminates at Butterworth.
There are also ferry services from Butterworth to the island for both
passengers and vehicles, as well as ferry services between Penang
and Langkawi.
Getting Around
Getting around Penang is easy. You can hop on public transport
and explore the state by taxis, buses or trishaws. When taking a
taxi, please ensure that the meter is switched on or agree on the
price before you begin your journey. The Hop On Free Central Area
Transit (CAT) takes visitors to George Town for free. Available every
15 minutes from 6.00am until midnight, it plies between the Weld
Quay Jetty and KOMTAR, taking you to 19 stops within the city. You
can also choose to travel the old-fashioned way and get on a trishaw
and take in the sights at your own pace. Penang Hop On Hop Off
Bus runs daily on a 20 to 30 minutes’ service schedule between
9am until 8pm. There are 10 buses currently available in Penang
with five covering the City Route and five for the Beach Route. Each
bus comes with a unique half-open top design and a capacity of 60
sitting passengers with 27 passengers on the top deck.
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
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STREET OF HARMONY
PENANG STATE ART GALLERY
PINANG PERANAKAN MANSION
FORT CORNWALLIS
QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL CLOCK TOWER
A short walk along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, otherwise known as the
Street of Harmony, demonstrates how the island’s four main communities
can coexist peacefully. At the northern end of the street is St. George’s Church,
the first Anglican church in Southeast Asia. Just minutes away is the Goddess
of Mercy Temple, one of Penang’s oldest surviving buildings dating back to
1800. On this street, visitors will also find the Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil, the
oldest Hindu temple on the island. Further along the street, the minaret and
dome of the imposing Kapitan Keling Mosque rise above the rooftops.
Tel: +604 264 2631 (Penang Heritage Trust)
+604 261 6606 (Penang Heritage Centre)
The art gallery is dedicated to works of local artists and paintings of
old Penang. Previously located within the Penang State Museum, it
has now been moved to Dewan Sri Pinang. There are two galleries
displaying a collection of permanent paintings at level 3 and a
contemporary gallery on the ground floor. Various activities are
held here throughout the year including forum, art talk, painting
workshops and competition.
Tel: +604 226 1462 (office) / 261 3144
Website: www.penangmuseum.gov.my
Originally belonging to Kapitan Chung Keng Quee, the mansion
has been restored and refurbished to its former glory to offer a
glimpse of the typical opulent lifestyle of a rich Peranakan or Straitsborn Chinese family as well as their many customs and traditions.
With more than 1,000 pieces of artefacts, antiques and collectibles
on display, the mansion itself is of eclectic design and architecture.
Tel: +604 264 2929
Website: www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my
The history of Fort Cornwallis goes back two centuries to when
Captain Sir Francis Light of the British East India Company first
landed on the island in 1786. In order to protect the base from any
foreign military forces and pirates, the Captain decided to build a
fort, named after the-then Governor General in Bengal. The fort is
a preserved historical landmark within the George Town UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Tel: +604 263 9855 (Management)
Located south of Fort Cornwallis, the Queen Victoria Memorial
Clock Tower was commissioned in 1897 to commemorate the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This gleaming whitewashed tower is
topped by a Moorish dome, with four distinct sections featuring
a working clock on each side. Although hardly noticeable, the
clock tower leans slightly to one side due to the impact of bombs
dropped around it during World War II.
Tel: +604 264 2631 (Penang Heritage Trust)
+604 261 6606 (Penang Heritage Centre)
Tourism Enquiries:
• Tourism Malaysia, Penang Office
Tel: +604 261 0058
• Tourist Information Centre, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah
Tel: +604 262 2093
• Tourist Information Centre (Penang Global Tourism)
Tel: +604 264 3456
• Penang Heritage Centre
Tel: +604 261 6606
• Penang Heritage Trust
Tel: +604 264 2631
• Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Penang Office
Tel: +604 262 0202
• Visit Penang (Penang State Tourism Development & Culture)
Tel: +604 650 5136
MALAYSIA
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a
vibrant destination with a diversity of cultures and
traditions. This tropical paradise boasts pristine jungles
and verdant national parks that are teeming with
numerous species of birds and wildlife. Malaysia’s sundrenched islands and beaches are home to a stunning
range of marine life. Its natural wealth is complemented
by magnificent modern landmarks and heritage
buildings. There is something to charm every visitor,
be it a history-lover, nature-enthusiast, sun-seeker or
an avid shopper. Explore the length and breadth of the
country to discover the many attractions of Malaysia!
Penang
Thailand
PERLIS
MAP OF MALAYSIA
KEDAH
Penang is a bustling metropolis
reflecting a unique blend of
East and West, old and new. The
capital, George Town, is steeped
in history and has preserved a
wealth of heritage buildings, leading
to it being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage site. A compact city which can be easily covered
on foot, George Town presents a picturesque facade
with quaint side streets, colonial buildings and Chinese
shophouses. The island boasts some of the best food in
the region, with a wonderful array of street food found on
practically every street corner. Home of the longest bridge
in Malaysia and South East Asia, Penang with its fascinating
history and rich cultural heritage has it all for an exotic
vacation in Asia.
Sulu
Sea
KELANTAN
PENANG
LABUAN
SABAH
TERENGGANU
PERAK
Places of Interest
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PENANG NATIONAL PARK
TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
FOREST RECREATION PARK AND MUSEUM
PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM
Located at Teluk Bahang, the park covers an area of 1,226 hectares
of dipterocarp, highlands, mangroves, beaches and rocky coastline.
A rare meromictic lake as well as more than 1,000 plant species and
a variety of wildlife can be found here. The Penang Turtle Sanctuary
is also located here where there have been sightings of green sea
turtles and Olive Ridley turtles coming to lay their eggs.
Tel: +604 881 3530 / 2016 / 261 3039
Website: www.wildlife.gov.my
Located in Teluk Bahang, 21km from George Town, this 25-acre
farm grows more than 250 types of tropical and sub-tropical fruits
that are not only delicious but also rich in natural vitamins, minerals
and fibre. They include rambutans, mangosteens, pineapples,
papayas, and of course, the king of fruit, durian. Farm tours are
offered, together with fresh fruit and fruit juices, as well as barbecue
lunch or dinner.
Tel: +6012 497 1931 / +604 866 5168
Website: www.tropicalfruitfarm.com.my
Located in Teluk Bahang, the 100-hectare park provides a good
introduction to the rainforest and its many native species of flora
and fauna as well as birds and insects. Many flowing streams and
freshwater pools along the trails as well as a children’s playground
make the experience more enlivening. The museum was set up
to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of the
rainforest in Penang.
Tel: +604 885 2388 / 650 5250
Website: jhn.penang.gov.my
In this butterfly and insect sanctuary, visitors will be mesmerised
by the sight of more than 120 species of butterflies numbering in
the thousands, along with other insects and small animals such
as beetles, lizards, frogs and snails. This living museum serves
to educate the public as well as function as a conservation and
research centre to develop breeding methods.
Tel: +604 885 1253
Website: www.butterfly-insect.com
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TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
TOY MUSEUM & HERITAGE GARDEN
BATU FERINGGHI
PENANG HILL
Set out over eight acres of secondary jungle in Teluk Bahang
overlooking the Straits of Malacca, the garden has more than 500
species of tropical flora and fauna. Different trails introduce more
than 100 varieties of spices and herbs, and exotic flora, including
ferns and orchids. Throughout the garden are themed Garden
Rooms with special plant collections accompanied by educational
signages.
Tel: +604 881 1797
Website: www.tropicalspicegarden.com
Sprawled over two acres of open landscaped walkways is a
museum housing a collection of more than 120,000 toys that will
charm both young and old. They include Hollywood licensed toys
and iconic life-sized figures. The museum itself is set in a Heritage
Garden that presents a wealth of tropical plants including herbs
and spices, fruit trees and even carnivorous plants such as the
Venus flytrap and monkey cup.
Tel: +6012 460 2096
Website: www.penangtoymuseum.com
Batu Feringghi is the most popular beach destination in Penang.
With its stretch of golden sand, this beach is the focal point of
resorts, water sports, leisure activities and shopping. The scenic
backdrop of large granite boulders, fine sand and calm waters
makes this an idyllic relaxation spot. Its atmosphere with scores of
restaurants, watering holes and recreational spots, coupled with a
lively night market, is highly infectious and irresistible.
Tel: +604 264 3456 (Tourist Information Centre)
At 830m above sea level, the hill, also known as Bukit Bendera
or Flagstaff Hill, is popular for its cool, fresh climate as well as
panoramic views of George Town, the Straits of Malacca and
even the mainland. Access to the hill is provided by the Penang
Hill Railway, a funicular railway which climbs to the top from Air
Itam. There are also hiking routes leading up the hill. A leisurely
hike takes from two to three hours.
Tel: +604 828 8880 / 8839
Website: www.penanghill.gov.my
Brunei
Darussalam
South China Sea
PAHANG
SELANGOR
KUALA LUMPUR
PUTRAJAYA
Celebes
Sea
SARAWAK
NEGERI SEMBILAN
MELAKA
Straits of Malacca
JOHOR
Indonesia
Singapore
KEDAH
GEORGE TOWN
• P. Ramlee’s House
• Chowrasta Bazaar
• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Kampung
Permatang
Kuala Muda
• Penang State Museum
Bendahari
• Clan Jetties
• Street of Harmony
Homestay
Kota Aur
• Penang State Art Gallery
• Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penaga
• Fort Cornwallis
• Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
• KOMTAR
Kepala
• Suffolk House
Batas
• Island Plaza
Bagan
• Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple
Tambang
Penang Batik
Factory
Toy Museum &
Heritage Garden
Teluk Bahang Jetty
Fishing Village
Homestay
Teluk Bahang
Batu Ferringhi
Sidewalk Bazaar
Penang
National
Park
Tropical
Spice
Garden
1
Penang
Butterfly
Farm
Meromictic Lake
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4
Pantai Kerachut
Tropical
Fruit Farm
Sungai
Pinang
PRB Riding Club
Air
Puteh
Homestay
Lahar Yooi
Pekan
Darat
Tanjung Straits Quay
Bungah
Tanjung Tokong
Museum
Permatang
Berangan
Nine Emperor
Gods Temple Sungai
ESCAPE
Penang of Glass
Adventureplay 10
Botanic 11 Gurney
Theme Park
Teluk
Wang
Gardens
Bagan
Dua
12 Drive
Forest
Jermal
8
Bee
Recreation
Gallery GEORGE
Penang
Park &
Sunway
Hill
Kubang
Museum
TOWN
Carnival
13 Wat
Swettenham Pier Mall
Semang
Air Itam Chayamangkalaram
Thai Buddhist
Permatang
Butterworth
Kek Lok Si
Temple
Penang Pauh
Audi
Ferry
Temple
Jelutong Terminal
Bird Park
Bukit
Dream
Mertajam
Farm
Clan Jetty
Perai
3
Teluk Bahang
Dam
7
Balik Pulau
SPICE
(Subterranean Penang
International Conference
& Exhibition Centre)
Countrysides Stable
Tuanku Fauziah Gelugor
Museum and 14
Gallery
Bayan
Baru
17
Snake
Temple
Pinang
Megamall
Mengkuang
Titi
9
Bukit
Tengah
Sungai
Semilang
Homestay
Pulau Aman
Jump Street Penang
Sultan Abdul Halim
Mu’adzam Shah Bridge
Juru
Juru
Auto-City
Pulau
Jerejak
War 16
Museum
Dragon
Fruits
Farm
Pengkalan Homestay
Batu Kawan Sungai Setar
Homestay
Sungai Semilang
Batu Cassia
Batu Kawan
Homestay
Sungai Chenaam
International Border
Major Town
State Border
Town
Division Border
International Airport
Expressway
Bus Station
Major Road
Ferry Terminal
Railway
Place of Interest
River
Tourism Malaysia Of f ice
Tourist Information Centre
* Map not drawn to scale
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Macang
Bubuk
Bukit Panchor
State Park
Bukit
Tambun
STRAITS OF MALACCA
State Capital
10
St. Anne’s Church
Penang Bridge
Queensbay Mall
Penang
International Bayan
Airport
Lepas
Homestay
Mengkuang
Titi
!
Sg. Nibong Bus Terminal
Sungai Ara
Bukit Genting Hill
Homestay
Restaurant and
Pulau Betong
Leisure Park
15
Batu Uban
Kampung
Baharu
Bandar
Putra Bertam
Dua
Kongsi
Sungai Homestay
Bakap Sungai Duri
KEK LOK SI TEMPLE
PENANG BOTANIC GARDENS
MUSEUM OF GLASS
GURNEY DRIVE
Meaning “Temple of Supreme Bliss” in Penang Hokkien, the
Buddhist temple is a visible landmark in Air itam. Built in 1890,
the seven-storey pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas combines a Chinese
octagonal base with a middle tier of Thai design and a Burmese
crown. On a hillside is a 30.2m bronze statue of the goddess Kwan
Yin. The temple is particularly spectacular during the Chinese New
Year celebrations when it is lit up.
Tel: +604 828 3317
Website: www.kekloksitemple.com
Popularly known as the “Waterfall Gardens”, the 30-hectare Penang
Botanic Gardens was established in 1884. Besides being an
arboretum of living plant specimens, it also facilitates botanical
conservation, education and training. Walking around the gardens,
visitors can view the Pinang Palm from which the island got its
name, a variety of orchids and ginger plants, among many other
tropical plant species.
Tel: + 604 226 4401
Website: www.botanicalgardens.penang.gov.my
The iBox Museum of Glass is a private speciality museum-cumstore outlet that showcases different techniques in creating glass
ornamentation including fused glass, sandblasted glass, stained
glass and glass overlaying. These techniques are evident in objets
d’art, light fixtures and other souvenir items. It has also produced
the longest glass artwork in Malaysia, measuring 40 feet in length.
Tel: +604 899 1080
Website: www.iboxglass.com
Just minutes from the city centre, this popular seafront
promenade was completed in 1936. In 1952, it was renamed
after Sir Henry Gurney, the British High Commissioner who
served in Malaya from 1951 to 1952 and was assassinated by
communist guerillas. At night, the Gurney Drive hawker centre
is one of the most well-known eateries on the island, the perfect
place for visitors to try an array of local fare.
Tel: +604 264 3456 (Tourist Information Centre)
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Jawi
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Sungai
Duri
Nibong
Tebal
Sungai
Krian
Kampung
Sungai Aceh
Permatang
Tok Mahat
Sungai
Air Hitam
PERAK
WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM THAI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
TUANKU FAUZIAH MUSEUM AND GALLERY, USM
SNAKE TEMPLE
WAR MUSEUM
The main shrine and pagoda of Wat Chayamangkalaram was built
in 1900 and houses a 180-foot gold-plated statue of the reclining
Buddha, said to be one of the longest in the world. This traditional
Thai complex also houses smaller shrines of Buddhas and popular
Thai deities. In addition to local Thais, the temple is popular with
devotees of all nationalities who come to the temple on various
religious occasions throughout the year.
Tel: +6016 410 5115
Located within the grounds of Universiti Sains Malaysia in Gelugor,
the museum was named in honour of Tuanku Fauziah binti Tengku
Abdul Rashid, a former Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia.
The upper floor of the museum is devoted to archaeology, mining
and space exploration. The ground floor features the art gallery
and other galleries displaying traditional musical instruments and
copies of the Quran.
Tel: +604 653 3888 / 4624
Website: www.mgtf.usm.my
The temple was originally built circa 1850 in memory of a Buddhist
deity, Chor Soo Kong. Legend has it that snakes mysteriously
appeared of their own accord after the temple was built. Sensing
that this was a good omen, the monk gave shelter to the snakes
and allowed them to take up residence in the sacred halls. Today,
the temple is home to pit vipers that appear rather docile, possibly
tranquilised by the heavy incense smoke.
Tel: +6010 395 4199
Website: www.angkongkeng.com
The Penang War Museum, located on Bukit Batu Maung, was
erected on the original defence complex built by the British
before World War II. During the war, it was a defence fort.
Today, this sprawling historical complex exhibits various war
paraphernalia as well as historical timelines. A reminder of the
past, the museum is dedicated to those who served and died
defending the country.
Tel: +604 626 5142
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BUKIT GENTING HILL RESTAURANT AND LEISURE PARK
PENANG BRIDGE
PENANG BIRD PARK
JURU AUTO-CITY
A great way to get away from it all is a drive to the top of Bukit
Genting Hill where the serene environment is matched by
breathtaking views of the surroundings, especially at sunset. After
a stroll to enjoy the landscaped gardens, visitors can stop by the
restaurant that serves up Thai food for both lunch and dinner. Bukit
Genting Hill is in Balik Pulau, about 24km from George Town.
Tel: +604 827 9805
Completed in 1985, the Penang Bridge is one of Malaysia’s iconic
landmarks, linking the island of Penang with the mainland. Its
13.5km carriageway makes it the second longest bridge in Malaysia
and the fifth longest in Southeast Asia. The award-winning bridge
is also famous as the venue of the Penang Bridge International
Marathon which attracts runners from all over the world.
Tel: +604 398 7419 (Penang Bridge Sdn. Bhd.)
+604 657 7911/6292 (Malaysian Highway Authority)
Website: www.penangbridge.com.my
Located in Bandar Seberang Jaya, this five-acre park is an oasis
of serenity featuring beautiful aviaries in a naturally tropical
environment. More than 300 species of birds from Malaysia and
around the world make their home here, including pelicans,
storks, herons and waterfowls. They roam freely around the ponds,
waterfalls and gardens which feature a variety of plants including
orchids and hibiscus.
Tel: +604 399 1899
Website: www.penangbirdpark.com.my
Juru Auto-City is a lively one-stop destination for all things auto,
food, entertainment, shopping and celebrations. Car lovers will
love the selection of more than 30 auto showrooms, while a
variety of F & B and entertainment outlets offer great choices.
Fashion boutiques and factory outlets as well as a fashion
market are open till late at night for avid shoppers.
Tel: +604 501 1222
Website: www.autocity.com.my