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Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.
Penang National Park
Brimming with an abundance of wildlife in unique habitats, not found in other national parks of Malaysia.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Areas of Penang Island
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Sungai Dua
When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Gurney Drive
- Penang Hill
- KOMTAR
- Queensbay Mall
- Gurney Plaza
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Ferringgi Beach
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang National Park
- Penang Times Square
- Straits Quay Mall
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- TESCO
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Penang City Hall
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Island Hospital
- Gurney Paragon
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang International Sports Arena
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Fort Cornwallis
- Penang Avatar Secret Garden
- Penang State Mosque
- The Top at Komatar
- Prangin Mall
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee
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