Attraction Type: Penang Nightlife, Penang Bars, Penang Pubs

About Upper Penang Road

The nightlife is what makes Georgetown so exciting, particularly in one specific spot known as Upper Penang Road.  This place was historically the 19th century home of Rajah Ku Din Ku Meh from Satun.  In current times, his mansion has transformed into a very swanky, yet boutique, hotel (which is enclosed by clubs, discotheques, antique shops and bars with impressive displays of neon lights).
The streets of Upper Penang Road are lightened by flashing colors and swaying revelers that travel around …

Attraction Type: Landmark, Penang Bridge

Penang Bridge is the link between Penang Island and the mainland.  The bridge was constructed in the year 1982 and it was completed in the year 1985.  It is a double carriage way toll bridge, which links Gelugor to the Penang and Seberang Prai, to the mainland of Malaysia.
The bridge expands 13.5 kilometers (or 8.4 miles), which makes it one of the largest bridges of the Asian region and it is also a landmark of Penang Island.  The bridge has the SOS emergency feature and also …

Some of the most striking beaches of Penang are located across the northern area of the island.  Even though the population around the area is generally large and urbanization has rapidly increased, the beaches of Penang still have some magic to offer.  At the spectacularly attractive and white sandy beaches of Penang, you can easily lay down to relax yourself and revive.
Batu Ferringhi Beach
The most popular beach destination for tourists and locals around Penang is Batu Ferringhi.  There are uncountable resorts and shopping opportunities, as well as water sports along …

Penang is full of tourist attractions and sightseeing.  Below are the top 10 places you must visit in Penang, Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Attraction Type: Colonial Fort, Georgetown Heritage

Fort Cornwallis Penang

Fort Cornwallis was named after the Governor-General in Bengal, Charles Cornwallis.  It is located in George Town and it’s considered to be one of the most significant historical places in the city.  The fort is about 10 feet high, which was built by convict labor.  If you take a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of the fort, it will take you approximately 10 …

Attraction Type: Batik Factory (Craft Batik)
Batik is a traditional dyeing technique that is predominantly found in various Asian countries.  In Indonesia it is considered the national art form.  Batik has a special place in Malaysian art and since Penang is the face of Malaysia, the Craft Batik Sdn Bhd — a huge Batik Factory — is situated in the vicinity of Georgetown in Penang.
The first Craft Batik outlet and factory was located in Teluk Bahang.  But because of a tragic fire incident the factory was relocated to a spot opposite …

Attraction Type: Penang Museum

About Penang War Museum
The Penang War Museum is situated on the southeast area of the Penang Island.  It is a military fortress that was built by the British armed forces in the 1930s; this was done in anticipation of a Japanese attack during World War II.  The fortress, now a public museum, is situated on 20 acres of land, and is constructed en-suite.  The local name of the fortress is Bukit Batu Maung.
Bukit Batu Maung is built on a hill.  During the war, the British Royal Engineers, …

Attractive type: Penang Beaches
About Tanjung Bungah Beach

In Malaysia, ask anyone about the tourist beach in Penang.  The answer you’ll most surely get is Batu Feringgi beach.  Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi prospers a serene and quiet fishing village called Tanjung Bungah, which has always escaped the attention of tourists.  Batu Ferringhi has always stolen the thunder of ‘beach attraction’ in Penang, therefore it has become the tourist hub.  But Tanjung Bungah, if compared with Batu Ferringhi, has a beauty of its own; although the tag of serenity and quietness is …

Attraction type: Spice Garden

About Penang Tropical Spice Garden

Penang Tropical Spice Garden is an agro tourism project spread over eight acres of land.  The project was opened on the 27th of November and it displays hundreds of rare tropical plants and herbs (more than five hundred varieties), mainly ones that are used to produce spices.  The plan is endorsed by the state government of Penang and funded by a renowned palm oil estates company.  The official website of the garden says that the primary objective of the exotic garden is to …

Attraction Type: Recreational Forest Park

About Penang National Park
The Penang National Park also known as Taman Negara Pulau Pinang is a natural forest in Penang, Malaysia. It is situated at the northwestern corner of Penang. It is said that the Penang National Park is the smallest natural park in the world. Penang National Park has 1181 hectares of forest and 1381 hectares of wetlands and the place houses a diverse range of natural habitats with hills, sandy and rocky beaches, streams and coastal forests – which more or less sums up …

Attraction Type: Penang Beach
About Teluk Bahang Beach
Teluk Bahang is a fishing village located on the northern side of Penang Island. In English, the name of the place can be translated into the Bay of Heat Wave.  The place is quiet and friendly and as the name says, it lines up with a humid coastal region.  It is hot out there as high temperatures of the sea come in with the breeze onto its shore.  Teluk Bahang has a serene and shady beach which offers a peaceful environment and breezy wind.
If …