Sights to see
The cannonball flower at the Botanic Gardens in Penang
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.
The Fan Dance
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.
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.
The Fan Dance, one of the many
traditional dances in Malaysia
Mangosteens - a local sweet fruit
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.
Monkeys at the Botanic Gardens in Penang
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.
Dinner on the ocean front is a
nightly affair in Penang
Romantic dinner on the beach
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.
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.
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.
The Snake Temple is Penang
Beach front hotel in Penang
Cahiya Mangkalaram Wat has the longest reclining Buddah
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.
Penang Hill and the Incline Railway
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.
Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang
Coconut palms line the beach front. Cool
off under the shade with a tropical drink.
Parkroyal Hotel in Penang
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Parkroyal Penang Malaysia is located
one of the finest beaches in Penang -
Batu Ferringhi.
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Central Market in down town Kuala Lumpur, a great place for handicraft
Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, watch artist at their craft
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