HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaPenang 20 Places to Visit in Penang and Georgetown + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on December 18, 2020. Where to go in Penang and Georgetown? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Penang tourist spots, attractions & more. Penang is one of the most storied states in Malaysia and at its heart is the state capital of Tanjung Penaga or George Town, whose historical core has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. As the first British settlement in Asia, George Town offers a preview of the past within its well-preserved walls while generously providing options for the chic traveler to enjoy the journey. Suffice it to say the city has the best of both worlds—a frozen-in-time surrounding with the modern lifestyle’s cravings. Some of the attractions worth visiting in Georgetown include the Kek Lok Si Temple complex, Khoo Kongsi, Fort Cornwallis, Old Penang Town Hall, and Gurney Plaza. You may also treat yourself to see the other highlights in Penang state while you are here by visiting Penang Hill, Penang Hill Tram Ride, and Batu Ferringhi Beach. Traveling to Penang and George Town is a breeze for those coming from major Asian cities because the state is well-served by an international airport near Bayan Lepas. Penang International Airport has daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Penang travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Penang HotelsTours + discountsFlights View all travel tips on: Penang. 1. Kek Lok Si Temple Kek Lok Si (Buddhist temple) near Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia Kek Lok Si (temple) and Ayer Itam in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Kek Lok Si (temple) and Ayer Itam in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Air Itam, Penang Island, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Penang Hill Georgetown & Penang Hill at night, in Penang, Malaysia Location: 11500 Bukit Bendera, Penang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Penang Hill and Temple Sightseeing The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket 3. Penang Hill Tram Ride Penang Hill Tram in Penang, Malaysia Location: Penang Hill, Bukit Bendera, Penang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 4. Penang Food Trip Char Kway Teow in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Chicken Rice in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Chicken Briyani & Samosa in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 5. Fort Cornwallis Fort Cornwallis in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 6. Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Lebuh Light, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 7. Old Penang Town Hall & City Hall Old Penang Town Hall in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Old Penang City Hall (Penang Island Municipal Council) in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 8. Temple of the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin Teng) / Kong Hock Keong Temple of the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin Teng) / Kong Hock Keong in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 30, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 9. Kapitan Keling Mosque Kapitan Keling Mosque in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 14, Jalan Buckingham, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 10. Acheen Street Mosque (Lebuh Aceh Mosque / Masjid Jamek) Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Jamek) in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Aceh Street Mosque, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 11. Little India Little India in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Lebuh Pasar, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 12. Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple Sri Mahamariamman temple in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 13. Yap Kongsi Temple Yap Kongsi Temple in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 14. Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi Clan Temple Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi Clan Temple in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 8, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 15. Love Lane Love Lane in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 8, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 16. St George’s Anglican Church St. George’s Church in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 1, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 17. Church of the Assumption Church of the Assumption in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 18. Malaysian Railway Building (Wisma Kastam) Malaysian Railway Building (Wisma Kastam) in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: Gat Lebuh China, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 19. Abandoned Shin Chung Branch School Abandoned Shih Chung Branch School building in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Location: 11, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. 20. Christian Cemetery Old English cemetery at night, in Georgetown Penang, Malaysia Location: 4, Lorong Midlands, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Save on Google Maps. What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Penang that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Penang Penang tourist spots, things to do in Penang, where to go in Penang & more. 1. Kek Lok Si Temple 2. Penang Hill 3. Penang Hill Tram Ride 4. Penang Food Trip 5. Fort Cornwallis 6. Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower 7. Old Penang Town Hall & City Hall 8. Temple of the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin Teng) / Kong Hock Keong 9. Kapitan Keling Mosque 10. Acheen Street Mosque (Lebuh Aceh Mosque / Masjid Jamek) 11. Little India 12. Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple 13. Yap Kongsi Temple 14. Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi Clan Temple 15. Love Lane 16. St George’s Anglican Church 17. Church of the Assumption 18. Malaysian Railway Building (Wisma Kastam) 19. Abandoned Shin Chung Branch School 20. Christian Cemetery Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Penang Click below & search recommended Penang hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. 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