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Penang is a region that boasts a diverse and interesting culture in Malaysia. In fact, Georgetown – the capital city of Penang – is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aside from marvelous colonial architecture, this region also offers numerous of natural attractions, from beaches to picturesque summits. Famous attractions that are available in Penang include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Zone & Armenian Street (an old historical area in the heart of Georgetown), Kek Lok Si Temple, Tropical Spice Gardens, Penang Botanic Gardens, and many more. Other than that, tourists can also visit modern shopping centers, night markets, and flea markets for an exciting shopping experience. These places are easy to reach with choices of public transportation, or simply take advantage of the Penang Bus Hop-On Hop-Off for a hassle-free experience.

Get to Know Penang

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Penang

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Penang

A guide to Penang's local transportation

Car Rental

Bicycle

Trishaw

Ferry

Bus

Renting a car allows you to go anywhere you want, whenever you want without being constrained by public transit schedules. Penang Island's tropical environment makes driving a car an increasingly appealing option because you may enjoy the cool air conditioning while driving. You may rent a vehicle with Traveloka ahead of time to determine what needs to be prepared. The holidays have become even more pleasant!

Practical Tips for Penang

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What are some local etiquette that I can adapt as a tourist?

Malaysians, including Penangites, have some good habits that set good examples for others, such as being friendly, fond of greeting people, not littering, obeying traffic rules, respecting diversity, dressing appropirately, getting used to the queuing, and many more.

How to get to Lengkawi from Penang?

If you want to go to Langkawi from Penang, you can go by a plane from Penang International Airport for 40-minute of flight. Now there are plenty of flights bound for Langkawi from Penang and vice versa. You can also take a ferry to go to Langkawi with a duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes from Penang.

Where should I go if I lose my passport?

If you lose your passport in Penang, you can go to Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia in Malaysia (KJRI). Before visiting KJRI, you need to register via https://layananonline.kjripenang.my/. You are also advised to read the procedures carefully on KJRI's website.

What are the fun activities that I can do in Penang?

There are many fun activities you can do while in Penang. You can visit exciting places on the island, such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Snake Temple, Saimese Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist temple to see the world's largest sleeping Buddha statue, and many more. For culinary lovers, you must go on some culinary adventures that are no less interesting. Penang Island has a variety of scrumptious menus, such as Char Koay Teow, Laksa Penang, Rojak, and so on. If you are a nature lover, you can visit the beautiful Penang National Park, spend some time at Batu Ferringi beach, and unwind with the serene atmosphere of Penang Botanical Gardens.

Where can I find street food vendors in Penang?

George Town is the capital of Penang Island which is located in the western part of Penang Island and in the Malacca Strait. The city has an area of 121 km2 and is the second most populous city in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur.