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Ranked #1 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: Experience an enchanted paradise and South-East Asia’s ONLY award-winning spice garden AND also Penang first specially... more » Owner description: Experience an enchanted paradise and South-East Asia’s ONLY award-winning spice garden AND also Penang first specially designed & equipped cooking school. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Ranked #2 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 133 reviews

Peranakan Mansion in Penang provides a fascinating history of Nonya Baba heritage (Mixture of Immigrant Chinese assimilated into Malay culture). The house belonged to a wealthy... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Ranked #3 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
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Ranked #4 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 217 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #5 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 83 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  7.3 miles from city center
Adventure Zone, Batu Ferringhi
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Ranked #6 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: Adventure Zone is a 10,000-square-foot facility comprising of a comprehensive indoor playground with three categories of drop... more » Owner description: Adventure Zone is a 10,000-square-foot facility comprising of a comprehensive indoor playground with three categories of drop slides and multiple sections of modular play equipment. The main highlight will be the drop slides, which have proven to be extremely safe and offer high level of enjoyment for both children and adults. « less
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
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Ranked #7 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #8 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Khoo Kongsi, Georgetown
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Ranked #9 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Religious Sites
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Ranked #10 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Clan Jetties, Georgetown
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Ranked #11 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #12 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Queen Street, Georgetown
Ranked #13 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Penang Hill, Georgetown
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Ranked #14 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3.5 of 5 stars 271 reviews
This 2,750 foot hill has a funicular railway that can take you to the top.
Attraction type  Mountains; Scenic Railroads
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Ranked #15 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews

For those who love panoramic view of a city, this is definitely a must-see.   The Penang Ferry has been around since the 1920's and the ferries look like those in Hong Kong. Board... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Tropical Fruit Farm, Batu Ferringhi
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Ranked #16 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
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Ranked #17 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Visit the historic Suffolk House - jewel in the crown of Penang. Discover a tale of love and loss, of conspiracy and... more » Owner description: Visit the historic Suffolk House - jewel in the crown of Penang. Discover a tale of love and loss, of conspiracy and betrayal. The house is open daily from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5:30 pm) for guided and self-guided tours. An entrance fee of RM 10 is charged per person for self-guided tours, while guided tours are RM 15. Children under the age of six are free, except on school excursions. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Ranked #18 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #19 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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Ranked #20 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
We offer a varieties of treatments, massages, facials, scrubs, baths, pedicure and manicure
Attraction type  Spas
Cannon Street, Georgetown
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Ranked #21 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #22 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #23 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
We offer a varieties of massages, facials, scrubs, baths, pedicure and manicure.
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #24 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: The House of Yeap Chor Ee is a social history gallery tells the story of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who arrived in... more » Owner description: The House of Yeap Chor Ee is a social history gallery tells the story of Yeap Chor Ee, a young immigrant who arrived in Penang in the 1880s. Through the journey of Yeap Chor Ee, the Gallery gives an insight into his life and the lives of immigrants who arrived on the island from China more than 100 years ago. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
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Ranked #25 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Look no further than Zen Reflexology & Wellness Center in Batu Feringghi, Penang for a total body relaxation, an experience... more » Owner description: Look no further than Zen Reflexology & Wellness Center in Batu Feringghi, Penang for a total body relaxation, an experience which you'll keep coming back for! As the largest reflexology & wellness center in Penang, we absolutely understand your need for calming and restorative massages. « less
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #26 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #27 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Ranked #28 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Penang State Museum and Art Gallery Officially open in 1962, the Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps,... more » Owner description: Penang State Museum and Art Gallery Officially open in 1962, the Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. There are also Malay daggers (keris), Chinese furniture, embroidery and paintings of old Penang. At the Penang State Museum there are also interesting sections which recounts the bloody nine days of rioting between Chinese secret societies in 1867, attributed by bewildered British authorities to a rambutan-throwing incident. Georgetown suffered a near civil war before the administrators took a firm hand. The societies were heavily fined and the proceeds used to build police stations which subsequently kept the peace. The Penang State Art Gallery on the other hand is situated at a different premise which is at Dewan Sri Pinang, Light Street, a stone thrown away from the Museum premise . There are two Art Galleries which is situated in Dewan Sri Pinang. The Art Gallery on the Ground floor displays the works of local artists and is the venue for special exhibitions meanwhile the exhibition hall at the 3rd Floor housed the Permanent Collection which comprises of paintings donated or bought from the artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums
Fort Cornwallis, Georgetown
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Ranked #29 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Ranked #30 of 42 Attractions in Pulau Penang
3 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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