Tourist Attractions in Penang (2024)
Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh)
Lebuh Acheh, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Acheen Street)
Acheen Street Mosque, also known as Masjid Melayu Leboh Aceh, was established in 1808. This mosque was commissioned by an influential wealthy merchant named Tengku Said Husin Alaidin. Tengku Said hailed from Aceh, Indonesia. In the past, the area surrounding the mosque served as a gathering place for prospective Hajj pilgrims before their departure to the holy land. Additionally, the mosque served as a hub for spice trade. Tengku Said Husin Alaidin passed away around 1840 and was laid to rest behind the mosque.
Balathandayuthapani Temple (Waterfall Hilltop Temple)
Jalan Kebun Bunga,10350 George Town, Penang.
The Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, also known as the Waterfall Road Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and is considered the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India. It is situated in the hills of Jalan Air Terjun (Waterfall Road) and is built in the Dravidian style that is almost identical to ancient temples in South India. The temple grounds cover 70,000 square feet. The temple serves as a central hub during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam and has the capacity to accommodate several thousand visitors during Thaipusam celebrations.
Batik Painting Museum
Lebuh Armenian, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Armenian Street)
The museum features around 80 batik paintings by over 25 artists, including works by Chuah Thean Teng, a renowned Malaysian batik artist. The collection includes early works from the 1950s, offering a comprehensive view of the art’s evolution. An international section showcases batik works from artists in China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Cheah Kongsi
Lebuh Armenian, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Armenian Street)
The Cheah Kongsi is the clanhouse of the Penang Chinese community’s Cheah clan, originating from the Cheang Chew Prefecture in Fujian Province, China. It served as a multifunctional community hub for the Cheah clan in Penang, functioning as a place of worship, hosting business meetings, and providing assistance to newly arrived clan members from China.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion)
Lebuh Leith, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Leith Street)
The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as The Blue Mansion, is a 38-room house built by Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze between 1897 and 1904. It features traditional Chinese architecture with some European influences. Today, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion operates as a boutique hotel and museum.
Clan Jetties
Jalan Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Weld Quay Road)
These are water villages along the coastline of George Town, with wooden houses built above the sea on stilts and connected by wooden walkways. Originally, there were nine Chinese clan villages; however, two have been demolished. The remaining seven are the Ong, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, New (Mixed Clan) and Yeoh jetties.
Church of the Assumption (Roman Catholic Church)
Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Farquhar Street)
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
Lorong Burma, 10250 George Town, Penang.
Entopia (Penang Butterfly Farm)
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang. (Teluk Bahang Road)
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Im Teng)
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Pitt Street)
Hainan Association & Temple
Lebuh Muntri,10200 George Town, Penang. (Muntri Street)
Han Jiang Teochew Temple
Lebuh Chulia, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Chulia Street)
Kapitan Keling Mosque (Masjid Kapitan Keling)
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Pitt Street)
Kek Lok Si Temple
Jalan Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang. (Balik Pulau Road)
Khoo Kongsi
Lebuh Cannon, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Cannon Street)
Made In Penang Interactive Museum
Jalan Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Weld Quay Road)
Penang Batik Factory
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Teluk Bahang, Penang. (Teluk Bahang Road)
Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)
Air Itam, Penang.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Lebuh Gereja, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Church Street)
Sri Mahamariamman Temple (Queen Street Indian Temple)
Lebuh Queen, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Queen Street)
The Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, also known as the Queen Street Indian Temple, is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang It was built in 1833 and is located in the Little India district of George Town, Penang’s capital city. The temple features impressive sculptures and architecture, including a 23.5-foot tall sculptured tower at the entrance, and statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. The interior is also heavily decorated with sculptures.
St. George’s Anglican Church
Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Farquhar Street)
Straits and Oriental Museum
Lorong Stewart, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Stewart Lane)
Sun Yat-sen Museum
Lebuh Armenian, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Armenian Street)
Tropical Fruit Farm
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Teluk Bahang, Penang. (Teluk Bahang Road)
Tropical Spice Garden
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Teluk Bahang, Penang. (Teluk Bahang Road)
Wat Chayamangkalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Lorong Burma, 10250 George Town, Penang. (Burma Lane)
Wonderfood Museum
Lebuh Pantai, 10300 Georgetown, Penang. (Beach Street)
Yap Kongsi | Yap Temple
Lebuh Armenian, 10200 George Town, Penang. (Armenian Street)
