40 Best Things to do in Penang - 2025 (Photos & Reviews)
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Must do things in Penang

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Visit Escape Theme Park

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Indulge in Different Cuisines on the Food tour

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Go on a Bus Tour to Explore Penang

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Hike to Penang Hill

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Experience Penang Butterfly Park

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Embrace Penang Wonderfood Museum

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Kek Lok Si

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Explore Tropical Spice Garden

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Witness Teddyville Museum

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Go to Penang House of Music

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Visit the magnificent Glass Museum Penang

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Explore Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

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Batu Ferringhi Beach

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Penang National Park

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Visit Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Admire Penang Bridge

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Pray at St. George's Anglican Church

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Go to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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Enjoy at The Top Komtar Penang

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Things to do with family and kids in Penang

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Adventure Zone

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Take blessings at Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

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Visit Entopia

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Relive History at Penang State Museum and Art Gallery

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Made In Penang Interactive Museum

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Pay a visit to Penang Floating Mosque

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Experience peace Kapitan Keling Mosque

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Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple Visit

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Have fun at Youth Park

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Watch beautiful birds at Penang Bird Park

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Explore Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest

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Get a little scared at Penang Snake Temple

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Go to Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

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Enjoy yourself Straits Quay

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Witness the beautiful Clan Jetties

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Experience peace Goddess of Mercy Temple

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Things to do in Penang at night

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Enjoy Drinks at Soho Free House

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Shop at Batu Ferringhi Night Market

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Indulge in delicious food at Three Sixty Rooftop Bar

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Enjoy music at Hard Rock Cafe

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Take a walk at Gurney Drive

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People Also Ask About Penang

  1. What are the best things to do in Penang for couples?

    1. Go on a Trishaw Ride: To explore the lesser-known areas and hidden treasures of Penang, you and your partner can go for one of traditional activities in Penang that is a trishaw ride. It is a local transportation that operates on either a motor or pedal (man-power), has unique designs and decorations on them and are a great way to discover the many narrow lanes as the driver acts as a tour guide.

    2. Tram ride to Penang Hill: Penang hill is a pleasant respite from the rest of the islands tropical and hot weather. This is also among the most popular tourist attractions in the region and one can board a tram to reach the top of this 812 meters tall pinnacle.

    Operated by the Penang Hill Railway, this is one of the oldest funicular trains in the world. Apart from that, the other things to do in Penang would be going for a hike at the nature trails of the hill.

    3. Explore the Butterfly Farm: This is a more unconventional attraction to visit with your loved one. But it is a fun way of interacting and witnessing the diverse flora and fauna of Malaysia. Situated in Batu Ferringhi, the farm houses over 4000 butterflies of some 120 different species.

    4. Spend a day at the Beach: One of the best things to do in Penang is a day visit to the beaches to see vast expanses of golden and white soft sand, clean and warm sea water crashing against the shore, tropical vegetation and indulge in many exciting features like water-sports, beach shacks, sun-loungers and other stalls.

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  2. What are the best things to do in Penang with friends?

    1. Enjoy Nightlife at Upper Penang Road: This The most happening area in all of Penang is the Upper Penang Road that is laced with countless bars, clubs and party locations. You can go bar hopping, enjoy happy hours on drinks, dance, sing and mingle with other partyfreaks for the best time.

    2. Visit Penang National Park: This is a petit national park that is home to a booking ecosystem of native flora and fauna. There are many thrilling natural trails that you cake explore with a hike. Apart from that, there is also a beach connected to the park which is ideal for some time-off in solitude and to spot turtles.

    3. Indulge in Water-Sports: The enthralling beaches and waterfront in Penang offer a great selection of water adventures. One of the most popular places is Batu Ferringhi Beach where you can indulge in parasailing, Jet-skiing, swimming, among many other activities with your friends.

    4. Go Shopping at the Night Markets: Another one of the things to do in Penang is strolling around the busy and cramped night markets that sell everything you can think of. Come here with your gang and splurge on some unique finds, counterfeits, fancy items and delicious street-food.

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  3. What are the best things to do in Penang in 1 Day?

    1. Visit Kek Lok Si Temple: This is one of the largest Buddhist temples in all of southeast Asia and is also a significant pilgrimage site for the devotees of the faith. One of the praying deities here is Guanyin the 'Goddess of Mercy' whose 36 meters tall statue is perched within the praying hall. One of the other features worth appreciating is the mixed architecture and detailed design.

    2. Take a Tour of the Spice Garden: All the nature-enthusiasts who have interest in learning about the native Malaysian flora and fauna would thoroughly enjoy one of the most fun activities in Penang. Situated in Jalan Teluk Bahang the garden houses several aromatic spices and varieties of herbs.

    3. Learn about the Colonial History at Fort Cornwallis: Built under the British colonization rule during the 18th-century this marvellous edifice is an important landmark in the city. The Fort is still in good standing and is open to the public for viewing of several original cannons from the olden times that are still placed here. Moreover, taking a tour of this attraction is among one of the Things to do in Penang.

    4. Pray at Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque: Situated in the town of Tanjung Bungah is this stunning piece of architectural genius. It is a mosque sitting on a star-shaped wooden stilt above water. When there are high tides, it looks like the mosque is floating, hence the name. Visiting here to pay respects and to also witness the magnificence is one of the best Penang things to do.

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  4. What is the best time to visit Penang?

    November to February is the peak season in Penang due to the relatively drier and cooler weather, as well as many celebrations that take place here. You can enjoy a wide range of facilities, activities and events to make sure the most of the trip.

    Although Penang has tropical climate with not much change in the temperatures almost all year, the months from March till May is considered to be the off-season with less crowds as the weather gets quite hot and humid. However, you can still visit here if you want to wander around in a relaxed atmosphere.
  5. What is famous in Penang?

    Clear beaches where you can spend endless hours or go snorkeling, many beautiful historical monuments, the best street-food scene in Malaysia, tropical environs, a colourful multi-ethnicity culture, and much more are famous aspects of Penang that attracts throngs of travelers here.
  6. Is Penang worth visiting ?

    Penang is a state island in Malaysia that is known for its pristine beaches, historic monuments, bustling markets, tropical landscape and much more. Therefore, if one is fond of all this then a Penang trip would be more than a memorable experience and worth your time.
  7. Is Penang safe?

    Yes. Penang is an extremely safe holiday destination in Malaysia. A thriving island with thousands of people visiting each year, the local authorities maintain an adequate law enforcement system to ensure the safety of the residents as well as the visitors.

    In case of any emergencies or inconvenience you can also reach out to the people who are mostly friendly and English-speaking. With that being said, it is advisable to look out for your personal belongings, stay alert to avoid pickpocketing, petty scams etc.
  8. How many days do you need in Penang?

    A trip consisting of 4-5 days would suffice to the Penang Island in Malaysia. During this time you would be able to explore the attractions and landmarks, go shopping at the markets, dive into the local heritage, and enjoy many activities in Penang with much ease and comfort.
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This tour was amazing.. The driver picked us up on time and gave us a brief description of the areas around.. The park itself was a lot of fun..
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As an animal lover, it was a perfect 2 hours we have spent there. They had an ample variety of animal species and plants.
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Amazing theme park with different rides, slides and games. A full day of fun loaded activities with a lot of excitement.
The perfect offbeat experience for me and my family. Food museum was one of its kind. Got to learn so much about international dishes.
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We loved our visit to The Habitat, It was amazing being immersed in nature and able to explore such incredible views
its a very beautiful and nice place really recommended to be there,the grandeur of the place is mesmerizing.

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