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Penang Ferry
Penang Ferry began its operations in 1920, making it the oldest
ferry service in Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between the
Seberang Perai mainland and Penang island, ferrying both passengers an...
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Mengkuang Dam
The biggest dam in Penang with a storage capacity of 23, 639 million litres of water is located in the Mengkuang Valley north of Bukit Mertajam on the mainland. It was officially opened by the former ...
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Snake Temple
The Snake Temple was built in 1850 in memory of the Buddhist priest, Choo Sor Kong, who is said to have healing powers. Legend, however, has it that the place used to be the home of a religious man wh...
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Penang Bird Park
A must see for bird lovers is the Penang Bird Park, located at an accessible five-minutes by car from the Penang Bridge. This 2-hectare Park is home to more than 300 species of birds from all over the...
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Kapitan Keling Mosque
The Kapitan Keling Mosque was first erected by the troops of the East India Company who were some of Penang's first Muslim settlers, in the late 1700s. Several years later, the growing Indian Muslim c...
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Light House
The Lighthouse was built in the year 1883 by the British. It is one of two lighthouses on Penang Island. The other light house is at Fort Cornwallis. The lighthouse is a 14m high white granite t...
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Kuan Yin Temple (Goddess of Mercy Temple)
The Kuan Yin Temple was built in the 1800s by early Chinese settlers of the Hokkien and Cantonese communities. The temple was originally named Kong Hock Keong temple (Cantonese-Hokkien Temple) and was...
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Perhaps the finest Buddhist temple in South East Asia, the Kek Lok Si temple stands majestically on a hill in Ayer Itam. Construction began in 1893 and was completed in 1905. Built in tiers, the beaut...
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Gurney Drive
Gurney Drive is a popular waterfront promenade which stretches from the hawker stalls at one end to the clock tower at the other. Central in the Esplanade is the Padang, a huge square of town green....
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Penang Bridge
Since its opening, the Penang Bridge has become an iconic part of George Town. Like the Brooklyn Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge, Penang Bridge has contributed significantly to the rapid development ...
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Botanical Gardens
This 30-hectare sprawling garden of flora and fauna is a favourite recreation spot for locals. Central to the Gardens is a waterfall that start over a hundred metres above, hence its more popular moni...
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Chew Jetty
The Clan jetties consist of eight jetties, nameed after their surnames, "Lim", "Chew", "Tan", "Lee", "Yeoh", "Koay", "peng Aun" and Mixed Clans. "Chew" is the famous last name and it means the entire ...
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Tropical Spice Garden
Tranquility and to immerse one's self in the splendors of Mother Nature, this veritable secret garden is the place to be. Step into this little pocket of paradise and Nature's sights, smells and sound...
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Penang Hill
Penang Hill is actually made up of a series of hills which rise above the island. The peak stands at 821 metres above sea level, which makes it a cool getaway from the tropical heat below.The hill is ...
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Penang Aquarium
The Penang Aquarium or officially known as the Fisheries Department
Research Institute Aquarium_is situated off Jalan Batu Maung. The
aquarium is built in the Fisheries Research Institute complex it...
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Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Built in the 1880s, this famous indigo-blue Chinese Courtyard House in Georgetown was the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a prominent Chinese figure in the newly established Penang Straits Settlement du...
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Pulau Jerejak
THE ISLANDThe name Pulau Jerejak, was given by fisherman who
lived on the island, long before it gained its alias as the Alcatraz of
Malaysia because of the Jerejak prison. This 362ha island is loca...
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Wat Chayamankalaram
The world’s third largest reclining Buddha which measures 33 metres in length, is draped in gold-leafed saffron and reclines on a large crematorium. This Buddhist temple is reminiscent of Bangkok’...
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Clock Tower
Located in Pesiaran King Edward, the clock tower was presented to Penang by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria....
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Sri Mariamman Temple
In the heart of Little India in Georgetown, on the corner of Lebuh Chulia and Lebuh Queen, lies the Sri Mariamman Temple. Sri Mariamman is the oldest and, arguably, most famous Hindu temple in Malaysi...
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Penang National Park
It is the smallest national park in the country with a size of 2,562 hectares. It was gazetted in 2003 and is home to 46 species of birds such as the stork-billed kingfishers, white-breasted waterhens...
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Penang Museum & Art Gallery
Walk into the compound of the Penang State Museum, and you will first be greeted by a regal bronze statue of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the Penang Straits Settlement, gazing down upon you....
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Batu Ferringhi
Batu Ferringhi, situated along the coastal road north-west of Georgetown and lined with a string of international-standard resorts, is the most popular beach in Penang.Soak in the sun or unwind on the...
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Khoo Kongsi
When the first immigrants from the Hokkien province of China arrived in Penang, one of the first things they set out to do was build one of the most magnificent clan houses in Penang. Work began on th...
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Penang War Museum
This Penang War Museum situated on Bukit Batu Maung was erected on the original defence complex built by British before World War II. It became a defence fort during the war.Today, it is a sprawling h...
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The Sire Museum Restaurant - House of Yeap Chor Ee
The Sire - House of Yeap Chor Ee is the first museum restaurant ever
set up in Penang. Its concept, which is of Peranakan in spirit with the
fusion way of life, and a mixture of different cultural i...
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Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis, named after the Governor-General in Bengal in the late 1700s, Charles Cornwallis, is one of the most interesting historical landmarks in Georgetown. It is located close to the Esplana...
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Butterfly Farm
The Butterfly Farm covers an area of 0.8 hectare. Visitors can marvel at the hundreds of species of butterflies and local insects in their natural habitat.The best time to visit is in the late morning...
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