Best places: Tourist attractions in George Town, Malaysia

🫤 Misleading pictures, as they changed The parcours to a family friendly track with fences. Nothing exciting about!! Basically you wait 1.5 hour for a 3 minutes walk on a balcony. Would not recommend.

On top of George Town's tallest skyscraper, this skywalk loops over the city providing wide views.

👍 𝐀 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 After climbing 513 steps, I reach the main temple. I am very impressed with the architecture of this Hindu Temple. From here, I can enjoy the marvelous panorama view of Penang Island. The Grab driver advises me to visit the temple at night. With the colorful led l...

Historic hillside temple known for its steep, winding stairway approach & carved ornamental columns.

👍👍 This is a famous temple in Penang especially during the exam period many students will come here to pray. Inside have few packing slots. They provided joss-sticks, lotus candles. After taking it we put our donation into the donation box. You may buy your own milk and write your wish when praying.

👍👍 The Nattukottai Chettiar Temple also known as Arulmigu Sri Thandayuthapani Temple, is perhaps the most famous among the Hindu temples located in Penang, Malaysia. Dedicated to Lord Thandayuthapani, also known as Lord Murugan, it is commonly known as the Thanneermalai Temple. Located on Waterfall Roa...

👍👍 We bought the tickets at 1:50 p.m. on a Tuesday, no waiting time. It's a bit expensive, but what attractions cost nothing and while I'm here I'll check it out. Since I'm not good at walking, I was worried about whether I would be able to get there, but I knew that I didn't have to walk back but driv...

Dam popular with joggers & hikers, with a paved path, access to trails & nature views.

👍👍 this is a Thailand temple, got many spots to pray, the sacred monk, sleeping Buddha, sitting Buddha, four faces Buddha, and so on. There’s a monk inside the temple that you can ask for blessing and holy water. also famous for its Lifting Buddha.. beautiful temple though

Landscaped public gardens featuring botanical exhibits, including orchids, cacti & lily ponds.

This Thai-style Buddhist shrine is home to a huge reclining Buddha, mosaic dragons & other statues.

👍👍 Rumah P.Ramlee in Penang is where this Malayan legend actor lived in his life. In the house, it displays his history, films, garments etc. Worth to visit to appreciate his great contribution to Malay film.

Tree-shaded haven featuring splash pools, playgrounds, picnic areas & ample parking.

😐 A place of solace for meditation and reflection run by kindly priest Fr.Aloysius. However, watch out for busybody Aaron the lead choir MC who gave me a rude awakening by hitting my arm during prayers to tell me to adjust my face mask. It was none of his business while I was seated a pew away in fron...

👍👍 Amazing cooking class, a must do if you are in Penang. Sam collected us early morning from our hotel in George Town and took us to a local market in Air Itam for a truly unique local experience. Following this we took our haul from the market back to his cooking studio which is based in his flat wi...

Burmese-style Buddhist temple, founded in 1803, with elaborate, colorful stupas & sculptures.

An old bus depot is now the setting for indoor & outdoor art exhibits, plus a cafe & weekend market.

Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images.

👍👍 This museum has everything perfectly maintained, and Elaine is cool and passionate. They should start a YouTube channel. A museum of the highest standard, everything works, displays are high quality and the curator knows the content. Has a radio studio inside and high tech everything. Lovers of mu...