Your trip to Penang is incomplete without experiencing these spectacular things. Check out the Best Things to do in Penang, Malaysia.
From popular Penang Street Art to toothsome Street Food of Penang to some Beautiful and Scary temples there are lots and lots of things to do in Penang, Georgetown. I have visited Penang twice and still, I feel like I have a lot left to explore. It's one of the best places to visit in Asia. To make sure your visit to Penang is complete I have listed some of the spectacular things to do in Penang.
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#1. Climb the Penang Hill
My trip to Penang Hill was a fantastic one. I had a great time capturing some beautiful photos and chatting with the locals. The trip to the top was really cool. Once I reached the top the view felt breath-taking. I went there for some fresh air and picturesque bird-eye view of the city. Locals call it Bukit Bendera and I think climbing the Penang hill is one of the best things to do in Penang at night.
#2. Explore the Stunning Street Art
Penang Street Art has become widely popular today. It's this beautiful open gallery that I have always loved starring at. I visit Penang during fall and it was not that difficult for me to travel around the place but it might get difficult to explore in Summer or Wet seasons. Some of the murals here are so pretty that you'll feel being transported into a new world. You can easily get free street art map from all hotels in Penang. Go there and find how creatively the street artists have allowed themselves their weird and whimsical imaginations to flow freely.
#3. Khoo Kongsi
Penang is known for Kongsis, which are over a hundred years old. These Kongsis were built for the help of the immigrants so that one band can stay together. Unfortunately, this resulted in a lot of hostility and violence. The Khoo Kongsi is the most popular Kongsi in Penang and also a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Leong San Tong clan of Khoo Family (surname Khoo). It's a really beautiful place and one of the must-visit places in Penang. The breath-taking murals, 36 divine statues of the guardians, paper lamps and ceramic sculptures of dragon and carp fish is simply mind-blowing.
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#4. Made in Penang Interactive Museum. Image Source
I found this place in Penang really engaging. It's a 3 storeyed Museum. All the 3 floors greets you to an unique experience. But the top floor is where you can take 3D Art Photos. You'll have the best Insta-worthy photograohs from this place to share.
#5. Kek Lok Si
The Largest Buddhist temple in Penang, this place is extremely impressive and it's Huge! You'll be awe struck with the size of this temple. You can take the Furnicular train or even drive up to reach the top of this temple in Penang. It's one of the best things to do in Penang Georgetown.
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#6. Kapitan Keling Mosque
This Mosque was built in the 17th Century by Indian Muslims who settled there. The place is perfect to seek calmness after a day full of troubles. The best thing which I loved about this place is that just beside this Mosque is a Buddhist Temple and also a Hindu Temple. It's so beautiful to see such cultural harmony!
#7. Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm.
A must visit place in Penang if you are a Nature lover. The place is filled with thousands of Colorful Butterflies fluttering around the garden. It also has an indoor section.
#8. Penang Botanic Gardens
Penang Botanical Garden is also a must visit place for Nature lovers, looking to spend some quality time with Nature. I would highly recommend this place to visit in Penang.
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#9. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
This is a Burmese Buddhist Temple in Penang. A perfect place to visit in Penang if you wish to see one of the best places to visit in Penang State. A colorful temple, with Buddha Statue, this place is just spell binding.
#10. Wat Chaiyamangkalaram
This temple is just opposite to the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. This is a Thai Buddhist Temple and the Reclining Buddha state here, which is also the 3rd Longest Statue in the world is particularly impressive, and worth your visit in Penang.
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Hence, this was the list of 10 Best Things to do in Penang. If you liked this article, then read my other Travel Blogs. Until Next time...
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