Things to do in Penang Island

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A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a large open field, and a clear blue sky.
A large golden statue of a muscular figure holding a bow and arrow, standing on a pedestal with ornate railings.
A traditional temple complex with a multi-tiered pagoda, terraced gardens, and ornate rooftops.
A narrow alleyway with wooden houses, a motorbike, and a person walking.
A traditional temple with a golden spire, colorful architecture, and a staircase leading up to it.

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Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

$32
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

$13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

$6
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling

George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling

$33
per adult
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling
Tropical Spice Garden Experience

Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets

$7
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets
Penang: 3 hours Heritage Highlights Tours & Trishaw Ride

Penang: 3-Hour Heritage Highlights Tour & Trishaw Ride

$101
per adult
Penang: 3-Hour Heritage Highlights Tour & Trishaw Ride
Penang countryside Balik Pulau Half Day Tour

Penang countryside Balik Pulau Half Day Tour

$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang countryside Balik Pulau Half Day Tour
Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

$44
per traveler
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

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During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Popular day trips from Penang Island

A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a sign reading "Yap Temple," and a gate with a plaque.

George Town

A cityscape at dusk with a bridge spanning a body of water, surrounded by hills and dense urban areas.

Bukit Jambul

A pier extending into calm waters with a mountainous backdrop under a cloudy sky.

Jerejak Island

A colorful temple with intricate carvings and statues, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Little India

A large dragon float in a street.

Chinatown

A brightly lit pagoda with traditional Chinese architecture, surrounded by numerous red and yellow lanterns.

Air Itam

A coastal cityscape with dense urban architecture, including historic buildings and a prominent lighthouse.

Jelutong

A wooden bridge leading to a beach with clear turquoise water and a forested hill in the background.

Balik Pulau

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