Fun Things To Do In Penang

Penang

Penang is an island on the northwest of Malaysia that is known for its heritage colonial history and cultural richness its also home of  UNESCO world heritage in its capital George town with its incredible variety of food choices that only Penang residents know how to make best, in this article we are going to be exploring some of the fun things you can do in Penang if you’re a Tourist or a local Traveler.

Here’s a list of fun things to do in Penang for you.

 

Fun Things To Do In Penang

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Penang George town
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  • Cost2 MYR
  • ActivityHistorical sight seeing

Kek Lok Si Temple is considered one of the biggest temples in southeast Asia being an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists all over the world being over a hundred years of structural age it will truly give you the sense of its ancient energy with its beautiful religious designs and decorations containing ten thousand alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha and a hundred and twenty feet tall statue of the goddess of mercy Guanyin definitely visiting Kek Lok Si temple is a great way to start your tour in Penang.

Opening Hours:
Everyday (8am – 5pm)
Note: Double-check on public holidays

 

penang hill

ayer itam, penang
  • CostAdults: 6 MYR one way ticket
  • ActivityNature, Hiking birds eye view of the city
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Having the steepest tunnel track in the world and the longest in Asia Penang hill is the highest point of the island at an elevation of 833 m (2,733 ft) above sea level providing a birds-eye view of the capital with a view that leaves so little to be desired and chilly windy weather with well-organized pathways for walker you can take a stroll around the hill to relax by the hill bar or take a look around and enjoy the carefully dressed floral fences or discover religious and historical monuments

Opening Hours:

During normal weekdays trains run from 06:30 when the first train leaves the bottom of the hill until 23:00 when the last train leaves the top of the hill. At Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays trains now operate the same as above.

 

escape adventure

teluk bahang, penang

Escape Adventure the perfect place for you to have neat energetic fun or even a relaxed type of fun with friends or family enjoy the thrill with the worlds longest slide and if you’re not into that that there’s bound to be an activity for everyone in this 29-acre adventure park from water play to rope and obstacle to soft and juice bars inside a good way to spend an entire day if you’re looking for fun in Penang you’ll defiantly find it an escape adventure park with friends or family 

Prices
Adult: 155 MYR
Child and senior citizen: 102 MYR 

Opening Hours
Tue – Sun (10 pm – 6 pm)
Mon – Closed

entopia

teluk bahang, penang

Entopia is an exploratory kind of fun its a hub of nature butterflies and insects over 150 fauna and flora species 
it’s a  three-story building  with indoor and outdoor activities all showcasing different themes and fun environments for each segment of the place discover new information with a very friendly and fun educated staff or you can visit the gift shop and browse through the endless worthwhile memorabilia from framed rare butterflies and one of a kind Beatles with impressive sizes you can carry with you to remind you of this nature-rich fun place 

Price:
Adults 13-year-old and above 69 

Opening hours: 
Everyday (9 am – 5 am)
Wed – Closed

 

 

batu ferringhi

PENANG
  • CostNo Entry fee
  • ActivityBeach, Relax

Batu Ferringhi beach is the best place to head to if your looking for fun that involves water and sand and get deeper within the culture and get a taste of the rumor that surrounds Penang as being the food capital of Malaysia with a wide variety of food and bars and small stalls the fun begins with a nightlife that will keep you busy while having fun through live music or perhaps laying back with a cold drink and some snacks enjoying the sight of sand meets water and not counting the hours

Opening Hours:
Opening hours may defer

Note: Double-check on public holidays

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