36 Hours in Penang, Malaysia

Day 1

Penang Botanic GardensGeorge Town

The 30-hectare Botanical Gardens are also known as the Waterfall Gardens, after the stream that cascades down from Penang Hill. They’ve also been dubbed the Monkey Gardens for the many long-tailed macaques that scamper around. Don’t be tempted to feed them; monkeys do bite, a ...

Day 1

Padang Kota LamaGeorge Town

The Padang field is the venue for most of the island's important events, such as the Chingay Parade during the Lunar New Year. In the old days, sepoy regiments used it for target practice and the Manila Band played from a bandstand from 1890 to 1954. Portions of the Padang's expa ...

Day 1

Fort CornwallisGeorge Town

For all its size, Fort Cornwallis isn’t particularly impressive; only the outer walls stand, enclosing a pleasant park within. The star-shaped structure houses some vaguely informative exhibits, a poor Malaysian man is made to stand in full British colonial uniform at the gate ...

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Day 1

China HouseGeorge Town

Penang has no stortage of historic architecture, but so far, it's been lacking in spaces devoted to contemporary culture. Enter China House, the newest venture from hotelier Narelle McMurtrie of Bon Ton and Temple Tree Langkawi fame. Occupying three pre-World War II buildings str ...

Day 2

Aik HoeGeorge Town

Scarred with a rustic, nostalgic charm, Aik Hoe, its apparent popularity notwithstanding, has yet to succumb to revamping its outlet. Much less a business move from a budgeting perspective, it’s, rather, a conscious effort in refusing to unhinge the welding of sitting on metal ...

Day 2

Penang Heritage TrustGeorge Town

The Trust was formed in 1986 to champion the preservation and restoration of heritage architecture and sights. Projects include the conservation of Suffolk House, the Protestant Cemetery and the Carpenter's Guild. It also organizes guided heritage walking tours, an annual antique ...

Day 2

Penang Museum & Art GalleryGeorge Town

Among all the beautiful andmarks of Penang heritage architecture is the Penang State Museum which is located at Farquhar Street. The museum boasts many historical artifacts that give much insight into the lives of the multi ethnic community in Penang. Some of the museum collectio ...

Day 2

Khoo Kongsi CemetryAir Itam

The Chinese who migrated to Southeast Asia created clan associations in their new homes. Based on common heritage, these social groups formed the core of Chinese life in the new homelands. The Khoo clan, who immigrated from Hokkien province in China, acquired this spot in 1851 an ...

Day 2

Galeri Seni MutiaraGeorge Town

IF you happen to be within the George Town heritage enclave on weekends, chances are, you might come across graphic designer Ch’ng Kiah Kiean hard at work making sketches of the historic buildings. Growing up in the area, he developed a natural affinity for the buildings. When ...

Day 2

Fuan WongGeorge Town

This small gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Also in the same building is Studio Howard. which showcases excellent photography of Penang street scenes, architecture, etc.

Day 2

Chin Seng LeongGeorge Town

A view of the interior of this shop shows the antiques on sale here. From old bicycles to furniture to timepieces, this place offers interesting articles for any antique collectors. Even makes for a good visit by avid photographers.

Day 2

Tek Sen RestaurantGeorge Town

Established in 1965, the Tek Sen Restaurant offers delicious Chinese cuisine, featuring a wide range of authentic Cantonese, Teowchew, Hakka and Peranakan delights from a single kitchen.

Day 2

That Little Wine BarGeorge Town

That Little Wine Bar restaurant is proving that Penang’s reputation as the country’s premier destination for good food need not be confined to a roll call of hawker fare. Sophisticated yet inviting, locals just call it TLWB. Set on the quiet side street of Chow Thye, it comes ...

Day 2

Love Lane InnGeorge Town

Run by affable Jimmy who is a quite a character, the Love Lane Inn offers free WiFi and reasonable budget rooms — though go for an upstairs room as the downstairs ones are pretty dark. Check out the huge two-storey mural by the stairs and the pet guinea pigs on the second floor ...

Day 3

Taman Negara Pulau PinangBalik Pulau

Tucked in the northwest corner of Penang Island is the world's smallest national park. Formerly gazetted as the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve in 1928 and managed by the Penang Forestry Department, it was re-gazzeted as the Penang National Park on 10 April 2003 under the management ...

Day 3

Monkey BeachBatu Feringgi

Monkey beach or Teluk Duyung is broad bay protected by the Muka Head cape. It is the most popular beach among tourists. Teluk Duyung is also popularly known at Muka Head and is also being referred to as the Monkey Beach. It is a private land, at one time cultivated with coconuts ...

Day 3

Miami BeachBatu Feringgi

Pantai Miami is located some 12 kilometres to the west of Georgetown. To be exact, it is located some distance away from Tanjung Bungah and cars heading to the more popular beaches like Batu Feringgi and Teluk Bahang will first pass along Pantai Miami. Driving direction is rather ...

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