Discover Penang in 5 minutes
Penang is an amazing destination worth your time to be there no matter what category you fall into! Located on Malaysia's northwest coast, Penang is a place full of cultures and a paradise for nature and wonderful local dishes.
Let's discover and be overwhelmed by the beauty of Penang!
Penang's capital, Georgetown, was awarded UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City in 2008. With an impressive collection of historic buildings, you'll find and discover the characteristics of the combination for both old and new buildings. All these landmarks are situated along the way that you should stop and pay a visit before leaving. Every building has a story to tell.
Let's discover the city full of history together.
Being named "Pearl of the Orient", Penang is Malaysia's most famous resort destination. With a warm breeze and white sand, it's the perfect getaway if you're looking for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Have a leisure walk along the beach as it offers a great opportunity for you to take in natural scenes without any distractions. It's also a great spot to discover an unforgettable sunset view in the evening. You'll notice the rolling waves are the perfect soundtrack there.
A walk on the beach is worth a thousand words. Check out all these famous beaches and make your Penang trip memorable.
Wondering what is next? Take your step to discover the secret of nature by exploring some unique gardens and parks available in Penang. You'll be surprised there is plenty of hidden natural scenery along your way. Keep your camera handy as they always create a picture-perfect atmosphere for a walk in nature and, of course, will give you some incredible photos.
If you want to take your Penang trip to the next level, make sure that you move towards the tallest building in Penang – KOMTAR. As one of Penang's famous and iconic landmarks, it offers an unforgettable 360 degrees view over Penang City. This amazing panoramic view can be seen once you move to its observatory deck, located at Level 65 and its Rainbow Skywalk at Level 68.
When you need something that works for a family trip, this is the place to be.
Do you know Penang has 7 Wonders of the World?
- Penang Hill funicular railway has the steepest tunnel track in the world.
- Langur Way Canopy Walk at The Habitat Penang Hill is the world's highest-altitude stressed ribbon bridge.
- Entopia Penang is the world's first tropical butterfly and insect sanctuary.
- Escape Penang has the world's longest water slide.
- Rainbow Skywalk at The TOP KOMTAR is the world's first tower curved skywalk.
- The Gravityz at The TOP KOMTAR is the world's highest ropes course challenge.
- G-Drop at Tech Dome is the world's first free-standing vertical drop slide.
Click here to know more about these 7 World Wonders of Penang.
Last but not least, Penang was listed as one of the best cities globally for food. From the spicy to the sweet and sour, Penang has it all. When the sun rises or sets, head over to the hawker stalls and treat yourself Penang's famous Asam Laksa, Char Koey Teow, Hokkien Mee and Cendol. They have everything you need for a happy stomach.
A mix of heritage, nature, and food is uniquely Penang. There is no ending to what you can experience in Penang. There are plenty of incredible journeys just waiting to be discovered!
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