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Our list of noteworthy Penang attractions and places to see in Penang, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.

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Georgetown

Founded in 1786 as a trading post for the British East Indian Company, and named after King George III (the mad one!), Georgetown became an important trading ...  Continue Reading »

Kek Lok Si Temple

Translated from Hokkien the Kek Lok Si Temple, or 'Temple of Serene Bliss', sits majestically on a hill, a focal point of the local Chinese ...  Continue Reading »

Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill)

Flagstaff Hill is the best known of the group of granite peaks which are Penang Hills. At 735m / 2,411ft it provides brilliant panoramic views of the ...  Continue Reading »

Fort Cornwallis

When Captain Francis Light landed on this spot in 1786 and took the island from the Sultan he built a wooden fort, Fort Cornwallis, to defend it against the ...  Continue Reading »

Penang Butterfly Farm

Upon opening in 1986, the Penang Butterfly Farm was the first butterfly farm anywhere in the tropics, more than just a tourist attraction, it is a butterfly ...  Continue Reading »

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion has been gloriously restored, rightly earning prestigious accolades for tourism & conservation including an UNESCO heritage award.  ...  Continue Reading »

Monkey Beach

At the base of Muka Head Cape in Penang National Park is secluded Teluk Duyung, commonly know as Monkey Beach due to the long-tailed macaques that reside ...  Continue Reading »

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple

Queen Victoria donated 5 acres of land to the local Thai community here, where in 1845 they built Wat Chayamangkalaram - a Thai buddhist temple. The Temple ...  Continue Reading »

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