Penang, Malaysia

Photo spots in Penang

• Georgetown UNESCO DistrictHistoric
  Colorful colonial streets, heritage buildings, perfect for morning walks
• Georgetown Street ArtHistoric
  Famous murals by local artists throughout old town
• Cheong Fatt Tze MansionHistoric
  Ornate 19th-century Blue Mansion, guided tours available
• Fort CornwallisHistoric
  Historic fort overlooking waterfront, scenic promenade
• Kek Lok Si TempleReligious sites
  Malaysia's largest temple with 7-tiered pagoda and hillside pagoda
• Penang HillViewpoints
  1000m viewpoint with funicular rail and panoramic island views
• Botanical GardensParks
  Lush tropical gardens with waterfalls and scenic trails
• Penang Clan TemplesReligious sites
  Ancient Chinese clan temples with intricate carvings
• Penang National ParkNature
  Pristine coastline, jungle trails, and turtle nesting beaches
• The Top Penang (Komtar)Landmarks
  Observation complex atop the 68-storey Komtar tower with the glass-floored Rainbow Skywalk and Window of the Top skydeck, ticketed daily.
• Pinang Peranakan MansionLandmarks
  Lavish green mansion museum on Church Street showcasing Baba-Nyonya antiques and heritage, one of George Town's most-visited ticketed sights.
• Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist TempleReligious sites
  addr 17 Lorong Burma, 10250 George Town. Reclining Buddha.
• Avatar Secret GardenNature
  addr 336 Jalan Tokong Thai Pak Koong. Hard to find; bring a tripod.
• Leong San Tong Khoo KongsiHistoric
  addr 18 Cannon Square, 10200 Penang. Clan house with immigration exhibit.
• Chew JettyWaterfront
  addr Weld Quay, 10300 George Town. Stilt-village clan jetty.
• Goddess of Mercy TempleReligious sites
  addr 30 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town.
• Tan JettyWaterfront
  addr 10300 George Town. Wooden bridge and a red house.

Where to stay

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