Penang

Heritage and hawker food capital

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

George Town · Historic district

UNESCO old town of clan houses, temples, murals and legendary street food. Best: Dec–Feb

Kek Lok Si Temple · Buddhist temple

Hillside temple complex of a towering pagoda and a giant Guanyin statue. Best: Dec–Feb

Penang Hill · Viewpoint

Funicular to a cool hill station with views over the island and strait. Best: Dec–Feb

Street Art of Armenian Street · Cultural site

Famous interactive murals and wrought-iron cartoons through the old lanes. Best: Dec–Feb

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion · Museum

Restored 19th-century blue mansion featuring Chinese architectural craftsmanship. Best: Year-round

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