Day 1 | Morning
Komtar
Opening Hours: Open all day
Ticket Price: 68 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: B21-01, No. 1, Arked 1, KOMTAR, Lebuh Tek Soon, 10000 George Town
Komtar Tower is a landmark building in Penang. It is a 65-storey building rising from the ground. The downstairs is the largest shopping mall in Penang, and the upstairs is the office area. Every bus will pass here to reach Komtar station.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Nhi khoa: Only here for the day so not much time, walked through George Town and onto this tower at the back of central Penang which was surprisingly difficult to find . A shopping mall etc on lower levels, then bought tickets at 136 Malaysian ringgit for both of us which is about £26 for the observation deck on the 65th floor, we had a cold drink in the bar and walked on the glass floors and around the deck to get a great view of the surrounding area, another Asian Skyscraper off the list.
Trip.com User: we just went to Penang on 21/02/2020 , with my junior first time in Penang . we had a close visit around Comsat area as we stay in mei Hotel , nearby . it was a great experience fir the young lad as he look around this heritage city with eagerness to find out what other events all happen at the same time .
Day 1 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Komtar, don’t forget pay a visit to Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Opening Hours: 9:30-17:00
Ticket Price: 20 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours
Location: 29, Church St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
This traditional indigenous Chinese residence is a typical 19th century Baba Nyonya house decorated with Chinese hardwood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl and carved with a mix of Chinese, Victorian and Dutch patterns. Since Zheng Chenggong's voyage to the West, a large number of Chinese have arrived in Nanyang and settled down. Chinese men married mixed-race children born to Malay women. The men were called Baba and the women were called Nyonya. At the same time, the fusion of traditional Chinese culture and Malay culture came into being. A new cultural system is Nyonya culture. The Nyonya Museum is the filming location of Yue's family in the TV series "Little Nyonya". It is the ancestral home of a famous local Baba family. The first-generation owner started out selling spices, and the current owner is the fourth-generation Baba. The whole family lives in Kuala Lumpur and took out their ancestral home to build this private museum.
Reviews from Real Guests:
LGKMY: Worth a visit. The elegantly restored museum is a testament to the Baba-Nyonya cultural revival and displays more than thousand pieces of antiques and collectibles. The Mansion was once the residence/office of Chung Keng Kwee (Kapitan China).
Trip.com User: After the trip to Penang, of course, you can eat the little girl's food yummy yummy to George town down the street. Curry noodles are famous. hk$10 A bowl of good cooking is important. The local fried noodles are famous. It is worth a try.
Day 1 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, PARKROYAL Penang Resort is the best places.
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
The 5-star PARKROYAL Penang Resort offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Penang. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. All the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, convenience store, daily housekeeping, fax machine, are at hand. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with locker, closet, complimentary tea, towels, slippers. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Penang, PARKROYAL Penang Resort will make you feel instantly at home.
Day 2 | Morning
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: 25 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 14 Lebuh Leith, Georgetown, 10200
There are many centuries-old houses in Penang, and the most famous one is the former residence of Zhang Bishi. Because the appearance of the whole house is painted blue, it is also called "Blue House" by the locals. This magnificent periwinkle blue mansion is the relatively intact former residence of the Hakka businessman Zhang Bishi, known as the "Oriental Rockefeller" in Southeast Asia. Built in the 1880s, this indigo-blue Chinese-style courtyard is located on Lianhua River Road between LebuhChulia and JalanSultanAhmadShah in George Town, with easy access to surrounding traffic. Because the building's exterior is striking, it's easy to find. Zhang Bishi was born in Guangdong in 1841. He crossed the sea to Nanyang at the age of 16. He worked as a helper, opened a business, and mined tin, and became a rich man in Nanyang. Zhang Bishi's footprints traveled all over Southeast Asia and China, and he lived in countless mansions, but after nearly a hundred years of ups and downs and wars, very few have been completely preserved. The owner of the well-known Changyu wine in China is Zhang Bishi.
Reviews from Real Guests:
LGKMY: Georgetown’s Blue Mansion (aka Cheng Fatt Tze) on Leith Street is worth to pay a visit. Apart from guided tour, this hotel cum museum has 18 individually decorated guest rooms. Cathedral of the Assumption and Penang State Museum are within vicinity of the Mansion.
underwater_nomad: beautiful place to visit. full of history. it’s a guided tour but worth every minute of your time. so many interesting facts and you can tell they are very passionate about sharing this culture and history with you.
Day 2 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, you can head to Khoo Kongsi, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Khoo Kongsi
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 10 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours
Location: 18, Cannon Square, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Long Shan Tang Qiu Company is an ancestral temple rich in artistic value in Penang. Qiu Company was established in 1835 by members of the Qiu family who moved from Fujian Province, China. Completed at the end of the 19th century, it suffered a fire shortly after. The current building was rebuilt in 1906 and remodeled in the 1950s. The company is the Chinese guild hall, which generally consists of two parts: a monastery and a meeting place. The carving art inside and outside the Longshan Tangqiu Company is all from the hands of famous Chinese masters. It is a place not to be missed by those who love Chinese culture and art.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Bocean: We went during non peak hours and had the entire place to ourselves. We were able to take our time to marvel at the carvings and paintings. Downstairs was a mini museum about the history of the building and the Khoo clan.
Day 2 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Khoo Kongsi, The Prestige Hotel Penang (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified) nearby is the best place to stay.
The Prestige Hotel Penang (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified)
The Prestige Hotel is a luxury homegrown hospitality label located in the heart of the Georgetown UNESCO world heritage site. Inspired by its colonial Victorian heritage, it welcomes the urbane traveller to a contemporized colonial scene, with 162 rooms, an all day dining outlet, an arcade with a mix of retail outlets, event spaces and a rooftop infinity pool.25 minutes away from Penang International Airport, within walking distance to Penang’s cultural hotspots and popular gourmet finds, together with Prestige’ bespoke hospitality, The Prestige Hotel brings local inspiration to life for intrepid world travellers seeking to experience local charm at its best. It is the perfect designer living space for the busy business executive and the contemporary world traveler of today.
Day 3 | Morning
Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang
Opening Hours: Saturday-Thursday: 9:00-17:00, closed on Fridays and holidays.
Ticket Price: 1 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: 57, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
The Penang Museum, built in 1821, was originally a school and was later converted into a museum. Although the size of the museum is small, it has collected many precious historical items, such as old photos, maps, charts, antiques, souvenirs, daily tools, porcelain, paintings, etc. of Penang, which comprehensively introduces the history and culture of Penang. and nature. The main exhibits are weapons such as swords, pistols, and cannons; there are also daily necessities such as ceramics, decorations, wooden boats, and agricultural machinery. There are also currency issued by the Japanese colonial government during World War II, documents from the Japanese army, and graduation certificates from Japanese language schools. The relics of war are very thought-provoking. In the museum you can also see a statue of Colonel Wright and an impressive steam locomotive.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Nhi khoa: Was having a lot of high hopes for Penang Museum as Penang is a heritage site and even the hotel I was staying at charged me additional RM2 per night just because it's in the heritage area. So that's a lot to say about their local Government and preserving the history. Entrance fee is RM1 - meagre in comparison to the National Museum in KL. But felt the content could have been well curated, tell the story of Penang in a more engaging way. I did get to know bout Francis Light, his last will etc but I'm still left with questions like why did Kedah royalty gave up Penang to him? What did Light see in Penang? How and when did the Britsih control ended? Why didn't Kedah take back Penang?
Bocean: This is an interesting museum documenting the history of Penang with an eclectic mix of exhibits. It’s not the most fascinating museum in the world, but the exhibits are good quality and mostly come with descriptions. I especially liked the mock-up of traditional Chinese houses.
Day 3 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang, Upside Down Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Upside Down Museum
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:30pm
Ticket Price: 29 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 45, Kimberley Street, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang
It is known as the first museum in the world to provide indoor and outdoor inversion, side-to-side, 90-degree inversion and other inversions at different angles. The design of the inverted museum is completely anti-gravity, and all the items in the museum are upside down, living room, bedroom, kitchen , study, piano room, and even the design of various inverted spaces such as coffee shops, shops, and Penang heritage streetscapes, all have exerted infinite creativity. Here, you can experience the wonderful experience of "flying over the eaves", capture the fantastic world of whimsy, and take interesting and funny photos.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Bocean: Society argues that you can't fight gravity, but the Upside Down Museum illustrates that this isn't always the case. Visit the Upside Down Museum in Georgetown to feel what it's like to be on the opposite side of gravity's 335-year-old theory. Things go up and down. If you can survive the down, it will come back. Let's have fun at Upside Down Museum!
Kiwi T: There are many photos taking opportunities and very fun! The only down side is that on the day we went, the place was very crowded and we were rushed to take each photo op. The staff there were very helpful and cheerful!
Day 3 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Upside Down Museum? Eastern & Oriental Hotel (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified) is one of your top choices.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified)
These luxurious 19th century heritage suites occupy a prime seafront location in Georgetown. Offering 24-hour butler service, 5-star amenities include a large outdoor pool, first-rate spa and free Wi-Fi.
A 15-minute stroll from Penang’s UNESCO Heritage Site, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 3.3 km from popular Gurney Drive. It is 20 km from Penang International Airport.
Featuring classic wood furnishings and floral prints, spacious colonial-style suites come with ample lounge and work areas. They come with a safe, cable TV and large bathrooms with a claw-foot bathtub.
Lazy afternoons in the sun can be spent by Eastern & Oriental’s outdoor pool, which boasts views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness centre and bicycle rental services.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 6 dining options, including The 1885 which serves traditional English afternoon tea. Sarkies Corner offers a range of international and local dishes.
Day 4 | Morning
Wonderfood Museum Penang
Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: 25 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours
Location: 49, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
The WonderFoodMuseum, a food paradise, has finally welcomed its first food museum in Penang, but the food here can only be seen, not eaten, because all the food on display here are fake and "exaggerated" versions of simulated food models . WonderFoodMuseum is to take you through the food of Penang. The food displayed in the museum includes Chinese food, Malay food, Indian food and traditional Baba Nyonya food. Not just gourmet food, but even food models larger than people. The curator also said that in order to encourage support for the anti-eating shark fin movement, the museum specially displayed slaughtered sharks and shark fins in one area to bring out the message with a three-dimensional effect. Because only a living example can let the public know such delicious food, and then there is a huge price to pay. There is also a mini "sister and brother riding together" in the museum, so tourists can hunt for treasures and find this little surprise. In the future, a map of Penang food will be displayed in the museum, and tourists can directly find local food on the map after visiting.
Day 4 | Afternoon
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang nearby is the top choice before you leave Wonderfood Museum Penang and hit the road.
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang
Opening Hours: Open on Sun,1:00pm-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 5 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: Lebuh Armenian， George Town， 10300 George Town， Pulau Pinang
Sun Yat-sen Penang Base Memorial Hall, also known as Sun Yat-sen Revolutionary Base, was built in the 18th century and served as the base camp for Chinese revolutionary leader Mr. Sun Yat-sen (also known as Sun Yat-sen) to plan the revolution from 1909 to 1911. Mr. Sun Yat-sen lived here several times when he went south. Therefore, you can see precious items such as Mr. Sun Yat-sen's calligraphy and the first revolutionary party newspaper here.
Day 4 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Ascott Gurney Penang is the best places.
Ascott Gurney Penang
Situated along the renowned tourist belt of Gurney Drive, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and modern suites with free Wi-Fi access. Ascott Gurney Penangl is a convenient 5-minute drive to major shopping centres and the popular Gurney Drive Hawker Centre.
Featuring breathtaking views of the sea, the spacious, air-conditioned suites are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, an electric kettle and ironing facilities. En suite bathrooms come with a spa bathtub and free toiletries. Select suites have a dining area and a kitchenette.
The hotel features a gym with sauna and steam bath facility, while relaxing massages and refreshing treatments are provided at Samsara Spa. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as beach volleyball, table tennis and board games. Meeting/banqueting facilities are also available.
Ascott Gurney Penang has a coffee house, which serves local and international Halal food. Within the hotel vicinity, guests can also find a variety of cafes, restaurants and food courts offering local and international cuisines.
Situated next to the new central business district, the hotel is just 25 km from Penang International Airport. A 5-minute drive leads to the shopping options of Gurney Plaza.
Day 5 | Morning
The Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,12:00am-10:00pm
Ticket Price: 68 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours
Location: Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang Island 10000, Malaysia
TheRainbowSkywalkandObservatoryDeck is a new location for high-altitude sightseeing in Penang, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Penang.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Bocean: Amazing experience up on the rooftop of Komtar Tower (232meters high) and perching on a little nook is the Rainbow Skywalk.....access to the top is a 2 time change of elevators and the entry fee is Ringgit Malaysia 68 for adult. The observatory is best accessed just before sunset and stay on late into the night 10pm for many vistas and panarama of the Georgetown fast growing city of skyskrapers. There is a well maintained dinning restaurant on the top giving diners an unforgetable aerial view of the city. If not for the steep entry fee, I would have given the rating of 5 stars. I have attached 2 photos I took 3 days ago , one a night aerial panorama of the city and the other the Rainbow Skywalk itself with a glass transparent bottom to give visitors weak knees.
Day 5 | Afternoon
Penang Hop on Hop Off nearby is the top choice before you leave The Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck and hit the road.
Penang Hop on Hop Off
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:30pm
Ticket Price: 55 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days
Location: Gurney Plaza Persiaran Gurney Pulau Tikus George Town Pulau Pinang Malaysia
Penang's double-decker open-top sightseeing bus, running seven days a week, each bus carries every 20-30 minutes from 9am to 8pm. This tour adopts the concept of HopOn and HopOff, allowing ticket holders to get on and off at any of our 22 stations as they wish. According to your own time, in a comfortable and leisurely way, you can freely shuttle to the popular attractions of Penang Island, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penang Island's cities, historical sites and beaches. Penang double-decker sightseeing bus is divided into - city line CityRoute and beach line BeachRoute. The City Line runs through the Penang World Heritage Area, while the Coast Line takes you along a beautiful coastal road on Penang Island. There will be explanations of various attractions along the way, and the driver will stop at each stop for a while, and you can choose to get off or continue the tour. There are also many tourist brochures and maps on board.
Day 5 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is the best places.
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Located in the Pearl of Orient, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is iconic, bringing the multicultural Penang to new heights with its authentic Hard Rock experience. This hip and trendy resort in Penang is suitable for families, couples and singles for their relaxing accommodation in Penang.
With a total of 250 guestrooms of contemporary feel, all rooms are well-designed with guests in mind. With free Wi-Fi connections, BOSE Sound Sytems, 50-inch LED screen TVs and free HD Blockbuster movies on demand, you can stay connected with your loved ones and be entertained 24 hours.
For dining in Penang, Hard Rock is synonymous with music, good fun and great food. Hard Rock Hotel Penang offers a plethora of food options to suit everyone.
Anything from intimate private meetings in Penang to spectacular banquets for up to 300 guests, meeting planners will receive extreme Rock Star service and an event everyone will be talking about.
The walls in the Hard Rock Hotel Penang are adorned with images, memorabilia and icons reflecting the revolution that changed the face of music, fashion and arts. It’s a celebration of popular culture from the 50’s through the new millennium. Its fun atmosphere and clean, modern lines make this the ultimate rock retreat for all!
Day 6 | Morning
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 5 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 65, Jalan Macalister, 10400, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Penang in Malaysia is the base of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary cause overseas. Here, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's whereabouts in Penang for the past six years, a special time tunnel, a wax museum reenacting the Penon Conference, and a memorial hall commemorating the Penang Reading News Agency and Guanghua Daily's memorabilia are displayed.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Nhi khoa: Sun Yat Sen Museum, Penang, offers a unique glimpse into heritage Peranakan architecture and décor that is at once breathtaking and visually arresting.
glim0802: The museum is well documented and exhibits are abundant, vividly depicting Sun Yat-sen's historical footprints in Penang.
Day 6 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre, don’t forget pay a visit to Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum.
Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum
Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Ticket Price: 35 MYR
Location: 145-153, Kimberly Street, George Town, Penang Island 10100, Malaysia
This Dark Mansion in the heart of George Town, Penang is home to the rare 3D Fluorescent Museum (3DGlow) in the DarkMuseum Malaysia. In recent years, George Town has become known as a regional arts and creative hub thanks to the emergence of modern art museums of various themes. Due to the fusion of technology and art, as one of the fashion art museums, "The Great Black Temple" has become one of the new main attractions and must-see places in Penang. On the basis of 3D art painting technology, which transforms two-dimensional paintings into three-dimensional images, Da Hei Dian incorporates the glow in the dark effect into the painting, making it a very unique work. In addition to this, the artist uses special lighting effects to create the transition from day to night. Visitors can see the painting change in light and appreciate the same painting in two different ways.
Day 6 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, G Hotel Kelawai is the best places.
G Hotel Kelawai
Located in Penang (Gurney Drive), G Hotel Kelawai is close to Gurney Plaza, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, and One-stop Midlands Park Centre. Also nearby are Pulau Tikus Market and Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple.
The 208 guestrooms at G Hotel Kelawai include minibars. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Rooms are equipped with LCD TVs.
G Hotel Kelawai, is where iconic design and cutting edge lifestyle set the stage for exclusive and extraordinary experiences.
Day 7 | Morning
Chinese Clan Houses
Ticket Price: 10 MYR
Location: 18 Lebuhraya Cannon, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, a large number of Chinese flocked to Penang from Fujian, China. Most of these Chinese people are from Fujian and Guangdong, and they retain a strong hometown culture and some Nanyang characteristics at the same time. In order to bring their relatives together and create a community atmosphere, these Chinese immigrants gradually formed communities, built houses, provided boarding houses for newcomers and helped them find employment. There are various ancestral temples in the community dedicated to the ancestors and gods, including Han Jiang's temple, Xie's ancestral hall, Qiongzhou Guild Hall, etc., and the exquisitely designed Qiu's ancestral hall is by far the largest Chinese ancestral hall on Penang Island. Exquisite, with high appreciation value.
Day 7 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Chinese Clan Houses, don’t forget pay a visit to PG Gold Museum.
PG Gold Museum
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00
Ticket Price: 28 MYR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: No. 95 Lebuh Bishop, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
PGGoldMuseum is located in Penang, Malaysia. It is the first gold museum in Southeast Asia. There are various collections of gold jewelry and gold and silver coins from all over the world. Visitors can know the source and production process of gold, and can also experience the process of washing gold in person. There are also very good live performances.
Day 7 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at PG Gold Museum? Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified) is one of your top choices.
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang (PenangFightCovid-19 Certified)
Overlooking Batu Feringgi Beach, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang offers spacious rooms surrounded by 30 acres of tropical gardens, exudes an elegant sense of history and tradition, nestling beneath a verdant canopy of century-old rain trees. The expansive tropical gardens, with a fantastic lagoon-style pool as the focal point, create a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday.
There are two outdoor swimming pools in the Garden Wing and one adult pool in the Rasa Wing. WiFi is available throughout the property.
Designed with the sophisticated traveller in mind, the Rasa Wing is set amid the lush Shangri-La gardens and features a separate driveway and entrance. It offers elegant and spacious accommodation in Penang with different view.
The Garden Wing features a separate driveway and lobby. Guestrooms and suites come with a balcony and offers a view of the gardens, pool or sea.
Rasa Sayang Resort has a 9-hole golf course, an Eco Centre and Adventure Zone, and a spacious play area for children at a sister property. Guests can workout at the well-equipped gym or enjoy massages and treatments like aromatherapy at CHI, The Spa.
It offers complimentary shuttle services to the UNESCO heritage city of George Town, located a 20-minute drive away. Limousine airport transfers are provided on request.
Feringgi Grill offers European dishes with beautiful views of landscaped gardens. It also provides a great selection of wines and cigars. Guests can savour authentic local dishes at The Spice Market Café or enjoy drinks at the Pinang Restaurant and Bar. The Rasa Deli, located under the rain trees, provides take away cookies, cakes and sandwiches.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.
