Penang - Wikipedia
Penang[a] is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. These two halves are physically connected by the Penang Bridge and the Second Penang Bridge.
60 Best Things to Do in Penang in 2024 by a Local Expert ...
Dec 31, 2023 · From peeking above the skyline from the top of 200-meters-high KOMTAR, to browsing the charming UNESCO-inscribed heritage streets of the city of George Town, admiring some of Asia’s best street art, relaxing on a beach, trendy Penang cafes, famous Penang restaurants, or losing yourself into a tropical jungle, “Penang has it all”, as locals like ...
Penang travel - Lonely Planet | Malaysia, Asia
At its heart is diverse, cosmopolitan George Town, Penang Island's main city and an urban centre that delivers old-world Asia in spades, from trishaws pedalling past watermarked Chinese shophouses to blue joss smoke perfuming the air.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Penang (2025) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Penang, Malaysia: See Tripadvisor's 294,054 traveler reviews and photos of Penang tourist attractions. Find what to do today or anytime in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Penang. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Penang Island: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025 ...
Famed throughout Asia for its heady mix of eastern cultures, Penang Island is Malaysia’s prime melting pot. Roadside vendors serve some of the world’s best street food; its national parks offer white-sand beaches and wildlife; and UNESCO-listed George Town is …
Penang | Malaysia, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 27, 2024 · Penang, island of Malaysia, lying in the Strait of Malacca off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaya, from which it is separated by a narrow strait whose smallest width is 2.5 miles (4 km). Penang Island is roughly oval in shape.
Must-see attractions Penang, Malaysia - Lonely Planet
At 23 sq km, this is Malaysia's smallest national park, but it's beach-fringed forests are home to silvered leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, leopard cats and… The most photographed building in George Town, this magnificent 38-room, 220-window mansion was built in the 1880s and rescued from ruin in the 1990s…