Travel in Penang like a local
Travelling in Penang is always a good idea. Penang Malaysia is ready to welcome you for a unique and wonderful vacation.
Let's travel like a local and make your Penang trip more exciting and fun!
Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau – a small town on the southwest part of Penang Island. It translates to "on the other side of the island". It's all being close to nature. Balik Pulau is a place where the sun always shines, and the people are always welcome, the most important, the food is amazing. Exploring Balik Pulau promise a stress-free experience and offer scenic views that will not disappoint. Take your first step into this beautiful small town and make your holiday memorable!
Penang Hill
As awarded to be UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2021, Penang Hill is the perfect getaway for you who want a tropical getaway. It's Malaysia's third Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme.
Grab the chance to experience the one and only one funicular railway service in Malaysia that will bring you to the top of Penang Hill. No journey to Penang Hill would be complete without this funicular railway service. FUN FACT! Penang Hill funicular railway has the steepest tunnel track in the world.
Besides taking advantage of this funicular railway service, you can opt for the hiking trail to reach the top of Penang Hill. You'll discover the beauty of nature along the way.
Penang Hill offers a relaxing atmosphere that you'll not want to leave. What are you waiting for? It's your time to explore and discover this fantastic place!
Frog Hill
Wish to have access to the most amazing natural view in Penang? All you need to do is make your way to the top of Frog Hill and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. As an adventure and nature lovers' paradise, Frog Hill is a great short gateway for you and your loved one! It promises to bring you away from your daily stressful city life and reconnect with nature. It always creates a picture-perfect atmosphere for a walk in nature. If you want to take your Penang trip to the next level, be sure to make a stop at Frog Hill and discover its hidden natural scenery along your way.
Tropical Spice Garden
As Southeast Asia's award-winning garden, Tropical Spice Garden need to be in your Penang travel itinerary. You can get up close with over 500 species of flora, fauna, spices and herbs from all over the world in this Asia's Hidden Eden. Make every step a discovery for you by joining the garden tour and having a beautiful nature walk. For more adventurous, you can even participate in the night walk to experience the beauty of the garden rainforest during night time.
Tropical Fruit Farm
Tropical Fruit Farm - a place you can see, touch, taste and learn more than 250 types of tropical and sub-tropical fruits from all around the world. Situated about 800 feet above sea level on the hilly terrain of Teluk Bahang, Penang, all the fruit trees are fertilized with organic fertilizer produced by the collection of fruit wastes from farms. Participate yourself in the guided farm tour to explore this amazing farm; remember to grab this opportunity to learn the types of tropical fruits and, of course, taste all of them!
Beach
Whatever kind of beach you want, you'll find it in Penang. Beaches in Penang always provide such a warm and relaxing atmosphere that you will not want to leave after that.
If you're a sporty person, there are plenty of numerous water sports activities such as jet-skiing, parasailing as well as windsurfing are waiting to "wake up" your body and mind. If you like to enjoy the natural scenery, you can opt for a leisure walk along the beach as it offers a great opportunity for you to take in natural scenes without any distractions. A walk on the beach is worth a thousand words. You'll notice the rolling waves are the perfect soundtrack there.
Kek Lok Si temple
Kek Lok Si temple is one of the largest Buddhist Temples in Southeast Asia that you should not skip in your Penang trip. This temple features the iconic seven-storey handcrafted "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas" and 30.2-meter bronze Kuan Yin statue; they'll amaze you. If you happen to be in Penang during Chinese New Year festival, don't miss the chance to visit Kek Lok Si temple as it will be lit up with thousands of decorative lights and lanterns for festival celebration.
Fort Cornwallis
As one of the most important architecture in Penang, this is one stop on your Penang itinerary, which you'll not regret. It was built when Captain Francis Light – the founder of Penang, first set foot in Penang in 1786 and upgraded with a brick structure complete with a moat in 1804. The statue of Captain Francis Light and the Sri Rambai cannon will be the most photographed artefacts in the fort. If you walk further into the fort, remember to catch the view of the first-ever Christian chapel in Penang, barracks and even a small jail cell which has been served as an exhibition gallery nowadays.
Penang Street Foods
Penang Asam Laksa was voted as Number 7 among World's 50 Best Food by CNN Travel
"Walking and eating your way through each of the street corners will be the best way to experience and explore Penang," one of my friends told me. Yes, she's right! Penang was listed as one of the best cities globally for food. From the spicy to the sweet and sour, Penang has it all.
Your journey to Penang would be incomplete without tasting Penang local dishes. Whether the sun rises or the sun 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 nature, heritage, and food are uniquely Penang. It's one of the best destinations to go to in 2022 by CNN Travel. Let's blend in like a local and get the most out of your visit in Penang.