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Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
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Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
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Authentic Indian Penang Cooking Class
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Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
What to do in Penang Island
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.
Batu Ferringhi
Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
- KOMTAR
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang National Park
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Penang Avatar Secret Garden
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Penang State Mosque
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