| Sights to see |
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
A pair of elephants guard the entrance to
this Burmese temple. Ornate in nature,
within the grounds of this pagoda temple
is a Boddhi tree and a wishing well.
Clock tower
At 60 feet tall, the clock tower was
presented to Penany by a local millionaire
Cheah Chen Eok, in 1897 to
commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
City Hall
The City Hall building is one of many well
preserved colonial buildings from the
times of the British empire.
A pair of elephants guard the entrance to
this Burmese temple. Ornate in nature,
within the grounds of this pagoda temple
is a Boddhi tree and a wishing well.
Clock tower
At 60 feet tall, the clock tower was
presented to Penany by a local millionaire
Cheah Chen Eok, in 1897 to
commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
City Hall
The City Hall building is one of many well
preserved colonial buildings from the
times of the British empire.
Botanic Gardens
The Penang Botanic Gardens,
also known as "Waterfall
Gardens", was established by
the British in 1884. It was
previously an old granite
quarry site, in a deep valley, at
the foothills of a dense jungle.
Today this lush greenery and
tranquil setting makes it a
favorite park for the locals and
a popular tourist attraction. It
also serves as a "green lung"
for the bustling city of Penang.
The history of this park goes
back to the Straits Settlements
where it functioned as part of
the Gardens and Forests
Department. Walk the gardens
and view the many tropical
plants. Feed the monkeys and
also learn about the Gardens'
first curator, Mr Charles Curtis.
The Penang Botanic Gardens,
also known as "Waterfall
Gardens", was established by
the British in 1884. It was
previously an old granite
quarry site, in a deep valley, at
the foothills of a dense jungle.
Today this lush greenery and
tranquil setting makes it a
favorite park for the locals and
a popular tourist attraction. It
also serves as a "green lung"
for the bustling city of Penang.
The history of this park goes
back to the Straits Settlements
where it functioned as part of
the Gardens and Forests
Department. Walk the gardens
and view the many tropical
plants. Feed the monkeys and
also learn about the Gardens'
first curator, Mr Charles Curtis.
Tropical Fruit Farm
Discover Malaysia's tropical fruits at the
Tropical Fruit Farm in Teluk Bahang.
Orchards covering 25 acres are filled with
Durians, Lychee, Mangoes, Guavas and a
whole bunch more. View the orchard and
sample some of the locally grown fruits.
Discover Malaysia's tropical fruits at the
Tropical Fruit Farm in Teluk Bahang.
Orchards covering 25 acres are filled with
Durians, Lychee, Mangoes, Guavas and a
whole bunch more. View the orchard and
sample some of the locally grown fruits.
| The Fan Dance, one of the many traditional dances in Malaysia |
Penang Perakanan Mansion
Filled with rich ornate artifacts, art and
furniture from China and Europe, this
mansion tells the history of the Baba
Nyonya people of Penang.
St. George's Anglican Church
The entrance of this church features a
memorial canopy dedicated to Captain
Francis Light. This church was built using
convict labor in 1818.
Filled with rich ornate artifacts, art and
furniture from China and Europe, this
mansion tells the history of the Baba
Nyonya people of Penang.
St. George's Anglican Church
The entrance of this church features a
memorial canopy dedicated to Captain
Francis Light. This church was built using
convict labor in 1818.
Tropical Spice Gardens
Also in Teluk Bahang is the Tropical
Spice Gardens, hidden amidst
streams and waterfalls. The garden
has over 500 exotic varieties of
plants. Walk the perfumed
landscape trails of Ginger Walk,
Fern Walk, Bamboo Garden, Water
Garden and Sugar Terrace.
Also in Teluk Bahang is the Tropical
Spice Gardens, hidden amidst
streams and waterfalls. The garden
has over 500 exotic varieties of
plants. Walk the perfumed
landscape trails of Ginger Walk,
Fern Walk, Bamboo Garden, Water
Garden and Sugar Terrace.
| Dinner on the ocean front is a nightly affair in Penang |
Batu Ferringhi's Sidewalk Bazaar
When the sun goes down the
umbrellas go up. Umbrellas
belonging to sidewalk traders. With
colorful canopies to attract the
shoppers, these traders come from
all over the island and set up their
stalls along the stretch of road. Like
the 'Night Market', you can find
almost anything at this bazaar.
Snake Temple
Built in 1850, the Snake Temple is
dedicated to the Chinese diety Chor
Soo Kong. It is sanctuary for snakes
of all kinds including pit vipers.
These venomous snakes coil
around beams and pillars of the
temple and potted plants. These
snakes are believed to be made
harmless by the burning of the
incense.
When the sun goes down the
umbrellas go up. Umbrellas
belonging to sidewalk traders. With
colorful canopies to attract the
shoppers, these traders come from
all over the island and set up their
stalls along the stretch of road. Like
the 'Night Market', you can find
almost anything at this bazaar.
Snake Temple
Built in 1850, the Snake Temple is
dedicated to the Chinese diety Chor
Soo Kong. It is sanctuary for snakes
of all kinds including pit vipers.
These venomous snakes coil
around beams and pillars of the
temple and potted plants. These
snakes are believed to be made
harmless by the burning of the
incense.
Penang War Museum
The museum on Batu Maung Hill is built on
remnants of an old British fort. Explore the
old fort and view old war relics such as
cannons, pillboxes, cooking equipment and
uniforms used during the height of its days.
Wander through the tunnels, cook houses,
lock-ups and ventilations shafts. Visitors
can also try their hand out in the firing
range using paintball guns.
Penang Bird Park
Spanning 5 acres and housing over 800
birds from all over the world, the beautiful
landscaped aviary includes a pond with
water lilies, carp, ducks and swans.
The museum on Batu Maung Hill is built on
remnants of an old British fort. Explore the
old fort and view old war relics such as
cannons, pillboxes, cooking equipment and
uniforms used during the height of its days.
Wander through the tunnels, cook houses,
lock-ups and ventilations shafts. Visitors
can also try their hand out in the firing
range using paintball guns.
Penang Bird Park
Spanning 5 acres and housing over 800
birds from all over the world, the beautiful
landscaped aviary includes a pond with
water lilies, carp, ducks and swans.
Penang's Beaches
Penang's northern shores are famous for
its beaches. The beaches at Batu
Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah, and Teluk
Bahang cater to the international crowd
and boast some of the best hotels and
resorts around. White sands and
secluded coves have enticed the snow
birds to spend most of their winters here.
Dining is awesome and fresh seafood in
tops on the menu. The beaches of
northern Penang is also equipped with fun
water sports, fishing marinas and try
this....riding horses on the beach.
Penang's northern shores are famous for
its beaches. The beaches at Batu
Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah, and Teluk
Bahang cater to the international crowd
and boast some of the best hotels and
resorts around. White sands and
secluded coves have enticed the snow
birds to spend most of their winters here.
Dining is awesome and fresh seafood in
tops on the menu. The beaches of
northern Penang is also equipped with fun
water sports, fishing marinas and try
this....riding horses on the beach.
Things to see and do on Penang Hill
1. Bird Sanctuary
2. Canopy Walk
3. Visit the Indian temple and the mosque
4. Have a spot of tea or some local dishes
5. Observe the wildlife and plants
6. Take in the panoramic view of the island.
1. Bird Sanctuary
2. Canopy Walk
3. Visit the Indian temple and the mosque
4. Have a spot of tea or some local dishes
5. Observe the wildlife and plants
6. Take in the panoramic view of the island.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
This Buddhist temple with Thai architecture houses a 33 meter gold
plated reclining Buddha said to be one of the longest in the world.
Behind the reclining Buddha lies urns of devotees laid to rest.
This Buddhist temple with Thai architecture houses a 33 meter gold
plated reclining Buddha said to be one of the longest in the world.
Behind the reclining Buddha lies urns of devotees laid to rest.
Coconut palms line the beach front.
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Kek Lok Si Temple
This Chinese temple perched up on
a hill in Ayer Hitam was built in tiers
and took 20 years to complete. It
features a turtle pond, gardens with
sculptures and the beautifully
crafted Pagoda of Ten Thousand
Buddhas.
This Chinese temple perched up on
a hill in Ayer Hitam was built in tiers
and took 20 years to complete. It
features a turtle pond, gardens with
sculptures and the beautifully
crafted Pagoda of Ten Thousand
Buddhas.
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Central Market once
Kuala Lumpur's
largest "wet" market
is now a unique
venue for locals and
tourists alike. stalls
are now kiosks for
individual
merchants selling all
kind of merchandise
from personalised
T-shirts and
handicrafts, to
portrait artists and
interesting
paraphernalia.
Kuala Lumpur's
largest "wet" market
is now a unique
venue for locals and
tourists alike. stalls
are now kiosks for
individual
merchants selling all
kind of merchandise
from personalised
T-shirts and
handicrafts, to
portrait artists and
interesting
paraphernalia.
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