PLACES OF INTEREST in  PENANG

Penang is a beautiful island located at the north west of mainland Malaysia. It is the most popular destinations in Malaysia because it has something to offer every visitor - historical cultural sights, scenery, beaches, farms, parks and gardens.

We recommend to you the six most unique and popular places of interest that you should not miss.

  1. Kek Lok Si -The biggest Buddhist temple in South East Asia.
  2. Tropical Fruit Farm -Latest attraction.
  3. Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin Temple) - Oldest temple in Penang.
  4. Sungai Tukun Recreational Forest - Latest attraction.
  5. Penang Hill - The only funicular train in Malaysia.
  6. Penang Bridge -Third longest bridge in the world.

Other places of interest:

Khoo Kong Si Snake Temple
-Located at Lebuh Cannon, the Leong San Tong (Dragon Hall) of Khoo Kongsi, A clan house, is the most picturesque temple in Penang.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturdays: 9.00am-5.00pm		 -Situated at Sungai Kluang near Bayan Lepas Airport, visitors to the temple can see many snakes slithering on the altars and all around the temple.
Opening hours: Morning to late evening
Admission: Free
Sam Poh Kong Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
-Dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, it was named after A fish that miraculously saved the admiral's ship from sinking. -Situated at Lorong Burmah, it is A Buddhist temple of Thai architecture that houses the world's third largest reclining Buddha, measuring 33 meters long.
Opening hours: Early morning to late evening
Admission: Free
Sri Mariamman Temple Nattukkotai Temple
-Built in 1883, it features fascinating sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and on its facade.
Opening hours:
Morning to late evening
(Permission to enter must be obtained from temple officials)		 -The temple is features prominently during the annual Thaipusam festival when thousands of devotees throng its premises.
Opening hours:
Early morning to late evening
(Permission to enter must be obtained from temple officials)
Kapitan Keling Mosque St George's Church,Lebuh Farquahar
-Founded before 1800, it is Georgetown's largest historic mosque. (Non-Muslim must obtained permission from mosque officials before entering.) -Built on 1818, it is one of the oldest landmarks on the city services in English at 8.30am and 6.30pm every Sunday.
Nagore Shrine Penang's Famed Beach
-Built in early 1880's, it is A memorial to Caliph, Syed Shahul Hamad. -Penang's northern shoreline of Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringi and Teluk Bahang is famous for its beautiful beaches of golden and deep blue seas.
Butterfly Farm Gurney Drive
-Located at Teluk Bahang, it houses hundreds of species of butterflies and local insects on their natural habitat.
Opening hours:
9.00am-5.00pm
Admission: Adult-RM4.00
            Children-RM1.50 		-It is A famous coastal road where people like to sit by in the evening to match the sea and enjoy the sea breeze. There is A hawker center nearby.
P.Ramlee House Museum and Art Gallery
-Situated along Jalan P.Ramlee, it is A newly restored wooden house of the late P.Ramlee, Malaysia's foremost multi-talented entertainer.
Opening hours:
9.00am-6.00pm (Closed on Monday)
Admission: Free		 -Located near High Court at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, this museum is the best place to pick up interesting historical details of Penang.
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am-5.00pm daily
Friday: 9.00am-12.15pm,           
         2.45am-5.00pm
Penang Cultural Center Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
-Offers cultural tours that lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes each, it is A window to the Malaysian culture.
Opening hours:
9.30am-5.00pm		 -Built over 7 years from 1896 to 1904 by A team of master craftsmen from China, it is only one of 3 of its land left outside China.
Fort Cornwallis Hibiscus And Orchid And Reptile Farm
-It is the first place where Captain Francis Light, the founder of Penang, landed in 1786. main attraction: "Seri Rambai" cannon
Opening hours:
7.30am-7.00pm
Admission: RM1.00 per person 		-Only 5 minutes drive away from Penang International Airport, Bukit Jambul Orchid and Hibiscus Garden and Reptile Farm offer its visitors large collection from the animal kingdom and rich flora and fauna.
Botanical Garden Komtar
-Established in 1884 by Charles Curtis, it is also known as the Waterfall Gardens. There is A Lily Pond in the garden.
 		 -Komtar tower, home to government building and shops; it is the central reference point and can be seen all over Georgetown.
Snowland Penang Bird Park
-Malaysia first indoor winter games center, it is located on the fourth floor at Megamal in Seberang Prai.
Opening hours:
10am-10pm daily
Admission: Adult-RM30 per hour
            Children-RM24 per hour
On Saturday 2pm-6pm, Sunday and public holidays: Adult-RM42 per hour
          Children-RM34 per hour		 -Situated at Taman Tunku, on the mainland of Butterworth, 5 minutes drive from Penang Bridge.
Opening hours:
9.00am-7.00pm
Addmission: Adult-RM3
              Children-RM1

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