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Penang Tourism

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Tourism in Penang

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Best time to visit
Nov - Jan
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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On Arrival
Starting from
Rs. 7,000
  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for friends
  • Adventure

About Penang Attractions

Penang is a quaint city located in the country of Malaysia. There are several attractions in Penang that include a diverse range of places to visit and things to do that will compel you plan a vacation here. It is a wonderful experience to be part of the surging Penang tourism in the present times. Before visiting Penang, have a look at its history, culture, climate and much more.

History of Penang

Penang, a state in Malaysia, is located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia and joined by the Malacca Strait. Penang is categorised into two parts - Penang Island, where its capital George Town city is located, and Seberang Perai which was the former Province of Wellesley and located on the Malay Peninsula. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia in terms of land mass. On its north and east, it is bordered by Kedah and Perak on its south. One of the parts of Penang, Penang Island is connected to other parts of the state by two of the longest road bridges of Malaysia - Penang Bridge and Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge. It is also an interesting fact that the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge is the longest bridge(overseas) in Southeast Asia.

Facts About Penang

Penang is popular as an exotic holiday destination among tourists worldwide. Once upon a time, Penang was also known as Pulau Pinang or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. It is now included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2008. Penang is blessed with virgin cultural sights and scenery. Fondly known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is dotted with soft sandy beaches. It also makes up for the food capital of Malaysia.

Although Penang is not very big in area, it is home to some of the most attractive places such as Tanjung Bungah, Penang Hill and Snake Temple. The picturesque Georgetown and the enchanting Tropical Spice Garden in Penang are some of the cities other major attractions. The Tropical Spice Garden is also the only spice garden in South East Asia. Penang’s flea markets are also quite popular among tourists.

Just like the other parts of Malaysia, Penang also enjoys a tropical rainforest climate. Some of the months in Penang are affected by a tropical monsoon climate also. Penang enjoys a dry and less humid climate during the months from December to February. The encompassing seas and current wind system of Penang is responsible for such type of climate. As Penang is located in close proximity to the island of Sumatra, the dust particles from transient forest fires are carried by the wind. This activity causes a phenomenon which is known as the Southeast Asian haze.

Culture of Penang

Penang is a wonderful confluence of eastern cultures in the entire world. It has been one of the long-standing connections between Asia and Europe and the Middle East. Penang is diverse, cosmopolitan and urban at the same time. The remarkable art scene and free-spirited carnivals define the atmosphere of Penang while the local enthusiasm is a product of the state’s history and kaleidoscope of cultures.

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Penang Hill in Penang

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Penang National Park in Penang

Earlier known as Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve, the Penang National Park is also known as the ‘Bay of Glowing Amber’ because of its splendid sunset views. The park covers an approximate area of 2.77 square km and was set up for the preservation and conservation of the flora and fauna along with the geological, ethnological, h...

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Fort Cornwallis In Penang

Nestled on the north-eastern coast of Penang Island in a proximity to Penang Clock Tower and Esplanade, the star-shaped bastion, called Fort Cornwallis is one of the most prominent landmarks in the region. Named after Marquis Charles Cornwallis, this attraction is Penang’s one of the oldest European structures, and Malaysia...

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Are you someone who gets thrilled at hearing something spooky and ghost related? Does the tales of evils and ghosts charge you up? If yes, then Ghost Museum is a place you must try on your next visit to Penang in Malaysia. It is a place that looks small but it will make you slip off your feet. Featuring spooky and horror st...

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Batu Ferringhi Night Market in Penang

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Tropical Spice Garden In Penang

Tropical Spice Garden in Penang is spread in an area of 8 acres, where one can witness around 500 different species of flora and fauna. Located on the road from Teluk Bahang junction, the park has three beautiful garden trails that take you through splendid streams, waterfalls, and few figures and structures made from reuse...

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Travel to Penang

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By Air

India is well connected with Penang by air. The distance by flight between Delhi and Penang is approximately 3560 km while from Mumbai it is 3340 km. It takes around 8 to 9 hours to reach Penang from India. There are no direct flights between India and Penang. However there are a number of indirect flights which will help you reach Penang from India. Major flights that operate between India and Penang are Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, and Malindo Air. If you want to get to Penang from Kuala Lumpur then you will easily reach in just 50 minutes by flights like AirAsia.

By Train

There is no direct train connectivity between India and Penang. But if you are planning to travel to Penang by train then it is possible. It takes around 6 hours for the entire journey between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The nearest train station is Butterworth station in Penang from where ferries run to get to Penang Island.

By Road

There is no road connectivity between India and Penang. However, Penang can be reached by road from Kuala Lumpur by renting a car, taxi or by bus. Buses to Penang run from Puduraya bus stand in Kuala Lumpur to Sungai Nibong in Penang. It takes around 5. 5 hours to reach Penang from Kuala Lumpur by bus. Keep your Penang Malaysia map handy so that you do not miss out on any direction. Another way to reach Penang by road is by hiring a taxi or renting a car, however this can be a bit pricey as compared to public transport.

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    Mr GSrinivas Saketh

    Visakhapatnam

    Mr's 5 days trip to Penang

    1.No proper information from the travel agent after the 1st installment payment done. We had to call and text him for the 2nd and 3rd installment payment. No update about the payment invoice, travel update and booking of hotel room. 2. Room booking dates were not proper according to the standard che
    ck in and check out times. Faced difficulty upon arrival in a different country. ( The hotel reception were very helpful although it resulted in spending more money to check in).
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    Dileep Konkimalla

    Hyderabad

    Dileep's 4 days trip to Penang

    Cab AC is not good especially in hot climate city. Travel agency selected cheap car and age of the driver is between 55 to 60
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    Rama Krishna

    Hyderabad

    Rama's 4 days trip to Penang

    Great trip, thanks to travel 2agent, mr. Vaishnav ji had made a perfect plan and provided a good hotel's and cab. Cab driver cum guide Sharad is a nice person. He explained all about Malaysia. This trip made me most memorable and sweet, because this is my family first international trip. They did al
    l tickets booking and visa process on time. Thanks to Amit for contacting and responding on time. As a happiest customer I suggest you to all that, believe travel 2agent and they make you tension free, they treat like a king. It's awesome trip. Thankyou vaishnav ji and Amit ji once again. Each second of trip is best memories, because it's my first international trip. Thankyou travel triangle and travel 2agent.
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    Animesh Singhai

    Bengaluru

    Animesh's 6 days trip to Penang

    I booked my trip with Kushark from 9th to 15th Feb 2024, while overall itinerary was good & customized, cabs & drivers were really good, but was not at all happy with following: 1. Hotel Selection for Singapore (J8 hotel), you literally dont have any option for breakfast in Veg unless you want to ha
    ve only bread, they dontr even provide warm milk (this is never recommended) 2. Timings for excursions should have been better, we lost good amount of time and had to rush because of that in Singapore. For eg Universal Studios timings are from 10AM to 8PM, but our pick up from hotel was 11 & return pickup was 7:15; unnecessarily we lost 3 hours and had to miss rides. Similarly for MBS non peak hours entry is till 4/4.30; but our pick up was arranged at 2:45 and got dropped there at 3:15 and due to queue we entered thr at 4:45 and again had to rush & finish it is very quickly. I would mention Ankush (from Kushark) for his quick turnaround before & during the trip for queries & information; which was very helpful. Thansk!
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    Sridhar Deepak

    New delhi

    Sridhar's 7 days trip to Penang

    Superb trip however horrible service by Travel Triangle with regards to Travel Agent Divya Saxena as I had to chase agent multiple times for the voucher and had to intervene multiple times to ensure that the same was taken care of. The agent was least bothered and took her own sweet time to get back
    . This service is appalling and totally Dissatisfactory. Kindly ensure that this is not repeated. Island Hopping and Batu Caves.
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    Karthick GD

    Chennai

    Karthick's 6 days trip to Penang

    All the services provided are good and im able to find a package that suites my budget.. and overall the trip experience is so good
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    Sunil Bn

    Bengaluru

    Sunil's 6 days trip to Penang

    Booked Malaysia trip from Kkingsman Travels via Travel Triangle. The quotation shared was the best among other travel agencies. They answered every query and provided recommendations on the attractions and places to visit. They also addressed the special request we had to book a hotel with kitchenet
    te and ensured to reserve it as per our needs. The payment option was plausible with three instalments in a span of 45 days. During my initial quotation VISA charges were included but once Malaysian government relaxed it they ensured to deduct those charges in the final installment. All the vouchers were shared on time and there were no hiccups during the travel. Everything was planned and executed well. They were in touch even during the travel ensuring everything is taking care. Special mention to Bhavay Garg and Divya for coordinating. I would highly recommend this agency if you are looking to travel overseas for vacation
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    Piyush Kohli

    Chennai

    Piyush's 4 days trip to Penang

    It was an amazing trip, everything was very well organized and taken care of.
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    Shagun Setia

    New delhi

    Shagun's 6 days trip to Penang

    Great customised plan from Babu.. had a great time and experience. Price on little higher side but still worth it.
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    Suresh Rankorath

    Kochi

    Suresh's 4 days trip to Penang

    Excellent! Every thing was perfectly organised. Mr.Sharad and Mr. Dev we're very punctual, very friendly and very helpful. The timings were well planned so that we could enjoy the trips fully without any rush or tension. Mr.Vaishnavs suggestions in customising the tour proved to be very helpful. Wit
    hin the limited time of 4 days, we could comfortably visit most of the attractions in Kuala Lumpur and got enough time to roam around and do some shopping by ourselves.

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    FAQ's of Penang

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    Is Penang accessible by road?

    Penang is accessible by road only from the neighbouring cities. International travel is not possible by roads.

    How safe is Penang for tourists?

    Penang is quite safe for tourists. There are rare occurrences of any major crimes in Penang apart from petty thefts and robbery.

    What is the currency acceptable in Penang?

    The local currency acceptable in Penang is the Malaysian ringgit.

    Is drinking water safe in Penang?

    Drinking water at all places is not safe in Penang. It is advisable to carry a bottle of mineral water along.

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