Admission is 3 MYR (0.74 USD) for an adult, and 2 MYR (0.49 USD) for a child.
1 minute walk from the center of the backpacker mecca of Chulia Street. Public transportation around the city is well organized (by Malaysian standards) with modern low floor aircon buses. In Butterworth, you can visit the Nine Emperor Gods Temple, which is a sprawling Taoist complex. You may also rent your own motorbike or scooter to get around. Itâs a perfect place for a day of picnics, swimming and trekking. Dining at Chulia Street is generally quick and fuss-free, but youâll be at the mercy of the weather. The street is closed off to traffic, so you can sit at one of the tables set up outside and watch the crowds filter by. Boutique hostel with a heritage ambience, safe and clean environment with modern facilities. At night, Batu Ferringhiâs pasar malam (night market) takes over the main road. Ticket prices are 30 MYR (7.35 USD) for adults and 5 MYR (1.22 USD) for children (4-6 years old). Boutique hostel with a chic, comfortable and secure environment.
Nature might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Penang, but Penangâs National Park has gorgeous trails and beaches for you to explore.
Muslim prayer calls can be heard at the required prayer times, and it is not uncommon to see the Chinese locals burning incense for ancestor worship on the sidewalks. You can even book tickets online now on the homepage of Langkawi online. At the end of the street is its namesake, the sprawling Kapitan Keling Mosque. Situated 812 metres (2,664 feet) above sea level, Penang Hill gives panoramic views of the city, and cool, fresh air. There is also a direct "AT" (airport transfer) bus that stops less and will take 45 mins to get from the airport to the Jetty (via Komtar). Georgetown Specialist Hospital (Formerly known as Carl Carrynton Medical Centre Sdn Bhd) 12A, Jalan Masjid Negeri, Jelutong 11600, Pulau Pinang , Malaysia. The Penang Peranakan Mansion recreates what a rich babaâs (Peranakan male) home would have looked like in the 19th century. There are many many shops offering various Indian, Chinese, Malay, Western etc. You can navigate the town easily on foot, and look around for rice paddies and fruit farms. Great for families seeking a weekend getaway and for friends traveling through GeorgeTown who want a bit of luxury after lots of budget traveling through Southeast Asia. Georgetown (Arkansas) Free simple breakfast (toast and coffee), DVD movies, hot showers, all rooms are air-conditioned, WiFi (slow and unstable), laundry service, lockers (offer no security, falling apart).
Popular dishes include its chicken Kapitan Bryani, chili lime sea bass, grilled lamb chops, mutton rogen josh, and spaghetti marinara.
Each four-hour class is about 233.20 MYR (58 USD) per person. Roadside vendors serve some of the world’s best street food; its national parks offer white-sand beaches and wildlife; and UNESCO-listed George Town is full of colorful heritage houses.
clean environment with modern facilities.
The trip up to Penang Hill is also part of the fun. on time, row and movie). If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
Itâs an award-winning farm that places an emphasis on being eco-friendly. We canât say enough about Penangâs street food. Now, besides eating your fill at the hawker centre, there are also other things you can do at Gurney Drive. If you look like a tourist, you will get considerably higher prices from the salesmen in markets, like Batu Ferringhi Night Market, or the market near the Kek Lok Si temple.
Hostel in a restored heritage shophouse with a private communal area, rooms are clean but toilet and shower facilities are well below par, most of them falling apart. Alternatively, you can stay out of the water and drive a beach buggy through the sand, or take part in a game of beach volleyball or Frisbee.
Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. The jetties can be found at Weld Quay, near to Penang Ferry Terminal.
22 Leith Street Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia. You can buy batik art or clothing at the factory, or watch the batik be produced in the Workshop â itâs full of artists who are drawing, colouring, and block-printing the fabric.
Lebuh, Jalan, Lorong, are the Malay words for street, road, lane, respectively. Ferries to and from Butterworth arrive at the Raja Tun Uda terminal on Weld Quay (Pengkalan Weld) on the east side of the city; the bus station is nearby on Victoria Street. The street is divided into four unique Zones, with each Zone supporting a different activity.
Go on a tour of Penangâs Street Art (from USD 48.0), 8.
The real price of the product is always a lot less and at times the "best price" is five times the normal price.
A 3-storey heritage house at the heart of Georgetown, Penang. A visit to the butterfly farm will leave you surrounded by beautiful, fluttering butterflies in a lush garden setting. Georgetown has a profusion of sites of worship of all different faiths. It has branches of 40 of the world's 50 largest banks. The ferry ride is already part of the fun â it gives you a chance to soak in the breeze and enjoy the view of Georgetown.
Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. In 2012, Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic was commissioned to create a series of murals for the Georgetown Festival.
It was first built by Sir Captain Francis Light, from the British East India Company. Thereâs nowhere in Penang where this rich and diverse mix of religions can be seen more clearly than along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, the Street of Harmony. Air Asia connects Penang Airport with several destinations within Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Kuching Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi) as well as Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Banda Aceh, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya), Thailand (Bangkok) and Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City).
Oftentimes, the murals incorporate their surroundings and real-life objects. Address: Jalan Hassan Abas, Teluk Bahang, 11050, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Tour the six Clan Jetties on the waterfront (from USD 64.0), 12. Penang offers diverse attractions but if you don’t have all the time in the world to explore, then your top must-visits should include Penang Hill, Penang National Park, Fort Cornwallis, Batu Ferringhi Night Market, and Penang Butterfly Farm. You should negotiate the fare before boarding if the taxi driver refuses to use the meter, preferably seek a different taxi if they refuse to use the meter.
Take a wild guess about what this templeâs main attraction is. Fees range from 3 MYR (0.7 USD) to 2 MYR (0.5 USD). Hawker food can be found in nearly any street of Penang, but to find everything in one place, stop by hawker centres such as Joo Hooi Café or the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre. Although bike paths exist around the city center, walking or renting a motorcycle may be an easier/safer decision. They also have world class facilities such as the Penaga Spa, a business centre, a garden, and a swimming pool. See our full list of recommended Hotels in Penang, Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia and also compare the prices with airbnbs in Penang, Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia. So far, there have been no records of someone being bitten at the Snake Temple. Some more unique shops to stop by would be Analogue Kaki (Gurney Plaza), a store that specialises in analogue film equipment and Rivet (Gurney Paragon), a lifestyle loft that sells rustic and chic home accessories. Do note that all the prices listed are suggestions; you have to bargain, or you wonât be getting your moneyâs worth. 5 minutes walk from the backpacker center of Chulia Street.
Soak in the spirituality of the Street of Harmony (from USD 44.0), 14. Do note that you will have to pay to access various parts of the temple. Maybe youâll stumble across some great food, local shops, or some street art.
Taxis can also be hired for a minimum of 3 hr at RM25/hr. You should always ask for the use of the meter.
A small cafe decorated with hand-made bags, woodcraft and paintings. Walking distance to Upper Penang Rd where you can find cafe, bar and night spots. It offers different kinds of rooms/suites all equipped with Wireless Internet connection, TV with ASTRO channels, IDD phone, safe, Mini-bar, coffee and tea maker, complimentary bottled water and more.
Location is great: walking distance to the main attractions in the city.
With museums showcasing the country's rich-historical treasures, restaurants that offer classic Malaysian cuisine and dozens of shopping malls, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone to see. RM25-RM32 for bunk beds & RM 88 for a large private room with shared bathroom & RM108 for a private ensuite. Even back in colonial times, travellers and immigrants from all the over the world would flock to its shores. Gurney Drive is most popular for Gurney Drive Hawker Centre. Men walking alone or in small groups may have to deal with soliciting from prostitutes after dark, especially around the Love Lane/Lebuh Chulia areas. Georgetown is the capital city of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.
There are 2 chendul stalls located opposite each other, both serving among the best chendul and ais kacang in Penang.
via Chulia Street. *5% off when you book with our promo code: TRIP101. Aside from its food, Penang is also famous for its street art. Sports bar. Oops, this activity is currently unavailable. Opening Hours: 6.30 am - 11.00 pm (Ticket counter closes at 10.30 p.m), Access: Take Rapid Bus 204 to Bukit Bendera, Contact: 604-8288880, 604-8288839, 604-8288861, 604-8288862. If you enter the Pagoda, you can see the different styles of Buddhas, shrines, and decorations. This is new addition to Penang tourist attractions.
It is convenient and you will have the driver's name, contact details and number plate available to you. Tourists are often cheated, sometimes even left by the roadside in the middle of nowhere if they refuse to pay a considerably inflated sum of money. Park, restaurant, hotel, Jungle trekking, Space camp/observatory stay, canoening. Access: Bus 101 runs from the jetty in Georgetown every 10 to 15 minutes. A stroll about downtown Georgetown is sure to give you some insight into local life as well as architecture. Itâll take you through Georgetownâs heritage streets, past the Snake Temple, and through the rolling greens of the jungle.