THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Penang Island, Malaysia (2025)
Places to Visit in Penang Island
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Escape Penang, Penang Hill, Flea & Street Markets, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Escape Penang, Penang Hill, Flea & Street Markets, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Likely To Sell Outfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹7,932
Eco Toursfromper adult₹2,648
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹5,465
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹3,966
Day Tripsfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹5,288
Cooking Classesfromper adult₹8,285
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹7,403
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹560- fromper adult₹5,204
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹4,881
Amusement & Theme Parks
Admission tickets from ₹4,737
Trams
Scenic hilltop destination accessible by funicular or hiking, featuring panoramic views, lush greenery, a Hindu temple, and golden stupas. Ideal for panoramic photography and cultural exploration.
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History Museums
Historical mansion with Peranakan antiques and jewellery, providing guided tours for cultural insights into the straits Chinese heritage.
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Architectural Buildings
Majestic temple complex showcasing a vast Buddha statue, intricate carvings, and a "Ten Thousand Buddhas" pagoda. Provides panoramic views and a tranquil ambiance for reflection.
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Interactive butterfly and insect habitat with a focus on educational experiences. Features live releases, silk spinning activities, and exhibits on life cycles amidst a lush outdoor area.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Admission tickets from ₹1,197
Rainforest discovery park on a hilltop with panoramic canopy walks, nature trails, and a sky-bridge, ideal for wildlife sightings and sunset views in a UNESCO Biosphere reserve.
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Historic Sites
Historic Sites
Historical neighborhood with a vibrant collection of street art, cultural sites, and restored shophouses, interlaced with quaint cafes and unique local shops.
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Neighbourhoods
Historical waterfront community with traditional stilt houses, vibrant souvenir shops, and Chinese temples, set against a backdrop of harbor views and a lively atmosphere.
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Historic Walking Areas
Admission tickets from ₹475
Lush botanical oasis in Batu Ferringhi centered on herbs and spices, with tranquil gardens, guided or self-guided tours, and a gift shop with home-grown products.
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Tranquil botanical retreat with diverse flora, including rainforest trees and specialist plant houses. Features wildlife, shady paths for leisurely strolls, and serene lily ponds.
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What travellers are saying
- tan jing jieBangi, Malaysia1 contributioni went to escape with my friend yesterday. we spent our time to enjoy all those activities. we enjoy monkey business level 3, it was extremely scary cause im afraid of heights but its okay at least i challenged myself, i also join the competion after playing dry park activities. i got medal for fun diving ! that emcee really hype us eventhough there aren’t many people join the game. that emcee name hafiz, he was super duper cheerful while entertaining us. he was really friendly with us although there were not many customers. Therefore, i also got an opportunity to talk to hafiz that emcee boy, he tell us about the schedule to spend our time meaningfully in escape ! it’s very helpful tho hahaha. other than that, he also lead us to enjoy the competition with energetic movements.
new place new experience, will repeat escape penang again. new memories, new lessons, every journey brings growth and a chance to see the world from a different perspective.Written 21 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - alohatripperHonolulu, HI1,807 contributionsOnce Mr. Law picked us up from the dock parking lot, he took us to Penang Hill, the highest point. There is a nice funicular (60MYR for 2) going straight up passing the tropical vegetation and some monkeys.
At the top are shops, restos, and lookouts. It wasn't crowded at this early morning time. The views are spectacular. I was surprised that there was that much to do at the top. Mr. Law, our guide, has an encyclopedic memory and clued us in on Penang's history, cultural identity, and landmarks.Written 16 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - What We Found TravellingSydney, Australia8,051 contributionsExtremely busy & ornate mansion. We feel it’s over decorated & could use some decluttering.
Great location for a portrait photo shoot with heaps of them happening everyday. Best enjoyed with a free guided tour.
25 ringgit for entry. Expect many people & avoid on days that cruise ships are in port.Written 10 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Global Pachinko IncTokyo, Japan65 contributionsIt was a bit too hot to stay there so long, but entire view and experience especially 30-meter tall bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy, was amazing.Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- abahtitahTaiping, Malaysia39 contributionsFor RM65/person, you're going to watch a lot of members of the kingdom of tiny animals - not just butterflies. Those animals are the ones that we can only see now in such channels like National Geographic, Discovery, Love Nature or Animal Planets. That's a small price for a well-maintained place of attraction.Written 4 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Roam517502371471 contributionLala is friendly, knowledgeable and I learned a lot from her. She was ready with vital history and some survival tips in the forest which I really appreciated. Thanks Lala!Written 22 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- What We Found TravellingSydney, Australia8,051 contributionsDefinitely worth visiting when in Penang. Some great photo opportunities throughout the mansion & some amazing ones on the outside.
25 Ringgit per person to enter. Scan the QR code & download the app for the most informative & interesting story, via audio commentary at your own pace. Best to bring your own ear buds.
There is a cafe & gift shop on site.Tip:Bring your own ear buds.Written 9 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tcakohSingapore, Singapore140 contributionsThis place has a few nice spots for phototaking. Its crowded but it has an old vibe feeling. Really nice to visit and take a slow walk to explore around.Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tcakohSingapore, Singapore140 contributionsIts a nice jetty to stare out to the sea. There are people living on the jetty and you get to see how they live their lives. Worth a visit.Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- andrewLondon, UK13 contributionsCharming old style area. Really enjoyed leisurely walking around. Let down though by sheer volume of polluting vehicles just blowing exhaust fumes around on the narrow roads, which is awful when there aren’t my pathways. Need it to be pedestrianised only or some congestion charge for vehicles to enter that aren’t electric.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Karen FLincoln, UK655 contributionsWe did walk along the road from Batu Ferringhi beach. It's narrow in places but we saw some lovely coves on the way. Wouldn't attempt it with young children though!
Lovely gardens. The information is brief for each stopping point - gives all the main facts, which is interesting but not so much that it gets boring. There was even a little station at the top where you could help yourself to a small cup of the chilled tea of the day.
There is a small café that sells some unusual herbal drinks and a small gift shop. The gift shop was a bit disappointing as I expected them to sell lots of herbs and spices they had grown.Written 11 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kaitlin S40 contributionsWhile not as well-maintained or organized as others, the nature was beautiful. And the best part was the monkeys, they were everywhere and very cute (and not aggressive.)Written 22 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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