Penang Attractions
Things to do and see in
Penang Island

Some people would list Penang's beaches as the best of Penang attractions.
However, you should drag yourself away for a while and get active, as there are many Penang tourist attractions to keep you busy.

Below you will find all the best things to do in Penang.

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Things to see and do in Georgetown

Grab yourself one of the many free Georgetown maps and get ready to follow Georgetown's Heritage Trail.

Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis is located next to the esplanade in Georgetown looking out over the sea and is worth the small entrance fee to visit

Old Georgetown Cemetery

The old colonial cemetery in Georgetown where you will find the graves of the early European settles of Penang island

Khoo Kongsi

The most beautiful and ornate of all George Towns Chinese clan house temples

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

A beautifully restored mansion in the old part of Georgetown with a large collection of period antiques on display

Penang Museum

A good place to visit to get an insight into the history and varied peoples of Penang

Things to see around Penang Island

Penang National Park

A great place to go trekking in the jungle with many km's of walks to do and some of the best beaches in Penang

Kek Lok Si

Penang's biggest temple complex set in the foothills of the centre of the island

Penang Botanic Gardens

A good place to relax and take a walk in beautiful surroundings with plenty of plants, trees and the few odd wildlife encounters

Penang Hill

A visit up to the top of Penang Hill is a nice way to spend a few hours if you travel by the Penang Hill Train or a whole day if you are fit enough for Walking Up Penang Hill

Penang War Museum

The former WWII British fort on the SE tip of Penang Island now turned into an interesting museum about the war and Japanese invasion of Penang

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