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CATHEDRAL OFTHE ASSUMPTION
The Church was established by Father
Garnault along Church Street. It moved to
its present site in 1861. In 1955, it was
awarded the status of a Cathedral.
This community hall is a popular venue
for local and international art exhibitions,
orchestras, expositions and festivals.
DEWAN SRI PINANG
STATE ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
These exquisite 19th century buildings
were formerly the Police Court and are
now the venue for State Assemblies.
TEOCHEWTEMPLE
ISLAMIC MUSEUM
(SYED AL-ATTAS MANSION)
MASJID MELAYU
LEBUH ACHEH
The mosque was
founded by Tengku
Syed Hussai n bi n
Ab d u l Ra h ma n
Aideed in 1808 for the
early Hadhrami Arab
settlers. To this day,
the descendants of
those families live in
t he 19t h cent ur y
bungal ows t hat
surround the mosque.
Penang Ferry began operations in 1920,
making it the oldest ferry service in
Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between
the Seberang Perai mainland and Penang
Island, carrying both passengers and
vehicles.
PENANG FERRY SERVICE
TANJONG CITY MARINA
Malaysias first inner city marina is open
to the public. Spanning 1.6 ha, the marina,
formerly known as the Church Street Pier,
is adjacent to the Penang ferry terminal.
Located along the Weld Quay are Penangs
historical clan jetties, home to families of
traders, fishermen and dock workers. Built
during the 19th century, these traditional
houses are built over the sea on stilts and
are connected by wooden walkways.
CLAN JETTIES
UPPER PENANG ROAD
A bustling lifestyle enclave comprising
bistros, cafes, local coffee shops, clubs
and pubs, restaurants, handicraft and
cultural stores, clothing shops, hotels and
much more!
CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION
The Blue Mansion, former home of tycoon
Cheong Fatt Tze, is a famous location to film
movies and television series. Guided tours
are available daily at 11am and 3pm.
GURNEY DRIVE
Named after Sir Henry Gurney, a High
Commissioner of Malaya, this seafront
promenade is famous for its open air
hawker court and Gurney Plaza, an upscale
mall with international boutiques.
MAHAMARIAMMANTEMPLE
Built in 1883, it is the
oldest Hindu temple
in George Town. It
began as a humble
Hi n d u s h r i n e
dedi cated to Sri
Muthu Mariamman.
A distinctive feature
of the temple is its
gopuram with 38
exquisitely carved
Hindu deities.
KAPITAN KELING MOSQUE
Founded in 1801, it is the largest historic
mosque in George Town. Designed in
Moghul architecture, it features beautiful
minarets and domes.
The temple, founded in 1866, is dedicated
to the patron saint of seafarers, the goddess
Mar Chor. The present building was built
in 1895, restored in 1995. Visiting hours
are from 8am - 8pm daily.
HAINAN TEMPLE
PENANG STATE MUSEUM
Almost destroyed in World War II bombing,
this building houses a plethora of Penang
historic artefacts.
KOMTAR
Bui l t i n 1978,
Kompl eks Tun
Ab d u l Ra z a k
( KOMTAR) i s
Penangs tal l est
building, rising 65
st oreys. Named
after the late Prime
Minister Tun Abdul
Razak bin Hussein,
the complex is a
shoppi ng mal l ,
business hub and
the home to the
Penangs St at e
Government.
CAMPBELL STREET
Campbell Street is well known for its
traditional Chinese medicinal shops, Indian
boutiques and other stores selling
merchandise. The famous Campbell Street
Market, built in 1900, is where you could
procure fresh fruits, seafood and meats.
The 60-foot clock tower, commissioned
by the wealthy Cheah Chen Eok, was
built in 1897 to commemorate Queen
Victorias Diamond Jubilee. Each foot
represents a year in the Queens reign.
QUEENVICTORIA MEMORIAL
CLOCKTOWER
FORT CORNWALLIS
Built when Captain Francis Light first
landed on Penang, this ancient sentinel
of George Town stands guard over the
islands cape. Visiting hours are 9am -
6pm daily and closed on Sundays.
ESPLANADE
The Esplanade is a seafront promenade
bordering an open field where festivals and
events are often held. Located along this
winding stretch are a War Memorial to fallen
soldiers, a hawker food court and the
ancient Fort Cornwallis.
The Penang Art Gallery was officially
opened in 1964. The gallery showcases
out st andi ng works by l ocal and
international artists including those from
Japan and Thailand.
Address: Tingkat Bawah, Dewan Sri
Pinang, Lebuh Light, 10200 Pulau
Pinang. Opening hours: 9.00am- 5.00pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Tel: 04 261 3144 Fax: 04 261 4544
Email: Muzium@po.jaring.my
CITY HALL
Built in 1903, this is the headquarters of
the Penang Island Municipal Council. A
World War I monument for fallen soldiers
is also located here.
TOWN HALL
This was the previous social venue for
Penangs elite back in the 1880s. Its classic
colonial elegance was the backdrop for a
scene in the movie, Anna and the King.
Located nearby is an ornate fountain which
was presented to the public of Penang by
Koh Seang Tat in 1883.
BENGGALI MOSQUE
The mosque was founded in 1803. It was
built on land granted by the East India
Company.
GODDESS OF MERCYTEMPLE
This popular temple is dedicated to Kuan
Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The first
foundation was laid in 1728 by Chinese
settlers and completed in 1800.
CHEAH KONGSI
Thi s cl an t empl e
f eat ur es cl assi c
Chinese architecture
with the surprising
addition of British lion
heads on the temple.
The lions symbolise
the Straits Chinese
loyalty to the British
colonial powers. The
Cheah Clan is one of
the oldest Hokkien
clans in Penang. The
temple was completed
in the 1870s. Visiting
hours are 9am - 5pm
daily.
KHOO KONGSI
Completed around 1906, the temple
belongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan. The
temple features fine Chinese architecture
and craftsmanship. Visiting hours are 9am
- 5pm daily.
This old mansion,
former home of
Kapi tan Chung
Ke n g Kwe e ,
showcases over
1,000 anti ques
and collectibles
depicting the life
of t he St rai t s
Ch i n e s e , o r
Peranakan as
they were locally
known. Visiting hours are 9.30am - 5pm
( Mondays t o Fr i days) , 9. 30am -
3pm(Saturdays), closed on Sundays and
public holidays.
THE PINANG PERANAKAN
MANSION
LITTLE INDIA
This little quarter of South Indian culture is
where early Indian immigrants settled down
to make Penang their home. It is the islands
epicentre of Indian music, savoury cuisine,
exotic spices and authentic goods.
PENANG ART GALLERY
ST. GEORGES CHURCH
Built between 1817 and 1818, it is said to
be the oldest Anglican church in Southeast
Asia.
Built in 1860, this
elegant home was
once the proud abode
of Syed Mohammad
Al-Attas, a prominent
Achehnese merchant
who was a stalwart
suppor t er of t he
Achehnese struggle
against the Dutch.
The home has been
converted into an Islamic Museum to
educate about the heritage of the Penangs
Muslimcommunity. Visiting hours are 9am
- 5.30pm daily, closed on Tuesday.
A p r i m e
exampl e of
T e o c h e w
architecture,
t he t empl e
was built in
1 8 5 5 a n d
moved to its
present site
i n 1870. I n
2006, t he
temple received the Award of the Merit
UNESCO Asia-Pacific for Culture Heritage
Conservation. The temple is also known as
the Han Jiang Teochew Ancestral Temple.
THE HISTORIC CITY OF
GEORGE TOWN
On 7t h July 2008, George Tow n w as aw arded
UNESCO World Herit age st at us. Founded 200 years
ago, t he cit y has an impressive collect ion of hist oric
bui l di ngs represent i ng t he cul t ural heri t age of
Penangs various et hnicit ies: Chinese, Indians, Arabs,
M al ays, Ach eh n ese, Si amese, Bu r mese an d
Europeans.
Penang City Hop- On Free Central
Area Transit (CAT) Shuttle
ZONE IDENTIFICATION
Buffer Zone - 150.04 ha
The Co r e Zo ne i s bei ng pr o t ect ed by
150.04 hect ares of Buf f er Zone (does not
include sea buf f er), bounded by st ret ch
of sea area around t he har bour, Jal an
Perangin t o t he sout h-w est corner and
Jalan Transf er t o t he nor t h-w est corner.
Route from Jetty to KOMTAR
Rapid Penang hotline: 04-238 1313
Route from KOMTAR to Jetty
Core Zone - 109.38 ha
The Hist oric Cit y of George Tow n covers
an area of 109.38 hect ares bounded by
t he St rait s of Melaka on t he nort h-east ern
cape of Penang Island, Lorong Love (Love
Lane) t o t he nor t h-w est and Gat Lebuh
Melayu and Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong t o
t he sout h-w est corner. There are more
t han 1700 hist oric buildings w it hin t his
Core Zone align on f our main st reet s of
Pengkalan Weld, Lebuh Pant ai, Jalan Masjid
Kapit an Keling and Lorong Love and several
perpendicular st reet s of Jalan Tun Syed
Sheh Barakbah, Lebuh Light , Lebuh Bishop,
Lebuh Gereja, Lebuh China, Lebuh Pasar,
Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh
Acheh.
FREE Shuttle Bus Service
by Penang State Government
Fire 999
Civil Defence (Voluntary Rescue) 999
Tourist Police Station 04-899 3222
Customs Department 04-262 2300
Ferry Service 04-310 2364
General Post Office 04-261 9220
Government Information Centre 04-228 6687
Immigration Department 04-250 3410
Bayan Lepas International Airport 04-643 4411
Penang Port Commission 04-263 3211
Railway - Penang Booking Office 04-261 0290
- Butterworth (Station) 04-323 7962
- Penang Hill Railway 04-828 3263
TOURIST OFFICES
Tourism Malaysia Hotline 1-300-88-5050
Tourism Malaysia Information Centre 04-261 0058 / 04-262 0066
Weekdays: 8am 5pm
Penang Tourism (Penang Global Tourism Sdn Bhd) 04-634 0111
HOMESTAY
For enquiries, call Kopel 04-250 5502
(Koperasi Pelancongan Pulau Pinang Bhd)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES
Alliance Francaise 04-227 6008
British Council 04-263 0330
Malaysian German Society 04-226 0734
The Penang Japanese Association 04-229 3257
YMCA 04-228 8211
YWCA 04-828 1855
LIBRARIES
Alliance Francaise French Library 04-227 6008
Sunday & Monday: Close
Malaysian German Society 04-226 0734
Penang Chinese Town Hall Library 04-262 8939
Penang Georgetown Library 04-229 3555
Wednesday-Sunday: 9.45am 6pm
FOREIGN MISSIONS
Austria 04-656 8525
Bangladesh 04-262 1085
Britain 04-227 5336
Canada 04-389 3300
Denmark 04-262 4886
Finland 04-229 4300
France 04-642 2611
Germany 04-647 1288
Hungary 04-644 9937
Indonesia 04-227 4686
Japan 04-226 3030
Netherlands 04-647 3310
Norway 04-226 3905
Russia 04-229 0127
Sweden & Norway 04-226 3459
Thailand 04-226 8029
HOSPITALS
General Hospital 04-222 5333
Gleneagles Medical Centre 04-227 6111
Pantai Mutiara 04-643 3888
Island Hospital 04-228 8222
Hospital Seberang Jaya 04-382 7333
Lam Wah Ee Hospital 04-657 1888
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital 04-890 7044
Penang Adventist Hospital 04-222 7200
Tanjung Medical Centre 04-226 2323
Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre 04-238 8888
Bagan Specialist Centre 04-332 2800
Where to Stay
BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS
Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Tel: 04-899 9999 Fax: 04-899 0000
The Bayview Beach Resort Tel: 04-881 2123 Fax: 04-881 2140
Copthorne Orchid Penang Tel: 04-890 3333 Fax: 04-892 3303
Toll Free: 1 800 88 8829
Lone Pine Hotel Tel: 04-881 1511 Fax: 04-881 1282
Golden Sands Resort Tel: 04-886 1911 Fax: 04-881 1880
Hydro Majestic Hotel Tel: 04-890 5999 Fax: 04-890 5100
Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel Tel: 04-890 8808 Fax: 04-890 8333
Flamingo By The Beach Penang Tel: 04-890 4111 Fax: 04-890 4777
Holiday Inn Tel: 04-881 1601 Fax: 04-881 1389
Parkroyal Penang Tel: 04-881 1133 Fax: 04-881 2233
Jerejak Resort & SPA Tel: 04-658 7111 Fax: 04-657 9221
Naza Talyya Penang Tel: 04-890 9300 Fax: 04-890 8600
Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang Resort & SPA Tel: 04-888 8888 Fax: 04-881 1800
Hard Rock Hotel Penang Tel: 04-881 1711 Fax: 04-881 2155
CITY HOTELS
Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Tel: 04-227 7111 Fax: 04-226 7111
Cititel Penang Tel: 04-370 1188 Fax: 04-370 2288
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-263 3161 Fax: 04-263 4124
Eastin Hotel Penang Tel: 04-612 1111 Fax: 04-612 1199
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Tel: 04-226 9988 Fax: 04-226 9989
Hotel Grand Continental Tel: 04-263 6688 Fax: 04-263 0299
Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam Tel: 04-538 6666 Fax: 04-538 6222
Hotel Malaysia Tel: 04-263 3311 Fax: 04-263 1621
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Tel: 04-262 0006 Fax: 04-262 5289
Continental Hotel Tel: 04-263 6388 Fax: 04-263 8718
Pearl View Hotel Tel: 04-398 9888 Fax: 04-399 9810
Hotel Royal Tel: 04-226 7888 Fax: 04-226 6615
Vistana Hotel Tel: 04-646 8000 Fax: 04-646 8343
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Tel: 04-222 2000 Fax: 04-261 6333
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-229 9988 Fax: 04-228 8899
Hotel Equatorial Tel: 04-643 8111 Fax: 04-644 8000
Seri Malaysia Tel: 04-642 9452 Fax: 04-642 9461
The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Tel: 04-370 7000 Fax: 04-370 5000
The Northam All Suite Penang Tel: 04-370 1111 Fax: 04-370 2222
Oriental Hotel Penang Tel: 04-263 4211 Fax: 04-263 5395
Traders Hotel Penang Tel: 04-262 2622 Fax: 04-262 6526
Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya Tel: 04-370 7788 Fax: 04-370 0555
G-Hotel Tel: 04-238 0000 Fax: 04-238 0088
YMCA Tel: 04-228 8211 Fax: 04-239 5869
YWCA Tel: 04-828 1855 Fax: 04-828 1855
The Merchant Hotel Tel: 04-263 2828 Fax: 04-262 5511
Goodhope Inn Tel: 04-229 0111 Fax: 04-229 0333
Waterfall Hotel Tel: 04-229 5588 Fax: 04-227 5588
1926 Heritage Hotel Tel: 04-228 1926 Fax: 04-229 1926
Tune Hotel Penang Tel: 04-227 5807 Fax: 04-227 5806
Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kepala Batas Tel: 04-575 6700 Fax: 04-575 0630
Red Rock Hotel Tel: 04-226 6060 Fax: 04-226 5959
Grand Paradises Hotel Penang Tel: 04-226 0084 Fax: 04-226 8155
SERVICE APARTMENTS
B Suite Tel: 04-644 4000
Bayu Emas Apartments Tel: 04-881 2641
Century Bay Service Apartment Tel: 04-659 1515 Fax: 04-659 5115
Golden View Service Apartments Tel: 04-899 1177 Fax: 04-899 3377
Krystal Suites Penang Tel: 04-613 3333 Fax: 04-613 3332
Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartment Tel: 04-881 1113 Fax: 04-881 1250
Stallions Apartments Tel: 04-656 0118 Fax: 04-656 0063
Bus Information
Explore Penang by Rapid Penang
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Kek Lok Si Temple
Little India
Wat Chayamangkalaram
Khoo Kongsi
Snake Temple
War Museum
Museum & Art Gallery
P. Ramlees House
Fort Cornwallis
Toy Museum
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Forestry Museum
Tropical Fruit Farm
Tropical Spice Garden
Prangin Mall
Gurney Plaza
Island Plaza
Queensbay Mall
Penang Hill
Tanjong City Marina
Jerejak Island
Chowrasta Market
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
Lorong Kulit Flea Market
Penang Botanic Gardens
Floating Mosque
Bus Number(s):
T10 / U301 / U302 / U401
U201 / U203 / U204 / U502 / U306
U201 / U202 / U203 / U101 / U103 / 11
U101 / U104 / 103
U301 / U302 / 10 / U401
T305 / U401 / 401E
U302 / T305
U103 / U204 / 10
U206
U103 / U204 / 10
U101 / U103 / U104
U103 / U204 / 10
T501
T501
U101
All Buses
U103
U101 / U103 / U104
T308 / T304 / U705 / U401E / U307
U204
All Buses
U307 / U401E
U201 / U202 / U203 / U204 / U101 / U103 / 10 / 11
U103 / T304
U201 / U202 / U203 / U204 / 502 / 304 / 10
U102
U101
For more information about Rapid Penangs bus routes, please contact the company.
Tel: 604-228 8991 website: www.rapidpg.com.my
*Information is correct at time of printing.
Please check website for more up-to-date bus routes.
TAXI SERVICE
City Radio Taxi Service 04-229 9467
Super Radio taxi Service 04-281 8766
Penang Taxi Drivers Association 04-262 5721
Aswan Taxi 04-210 8211
Note: Most Penang Taxi do not use meters. It is best to negotiate the price before getting into the taxi
Useful Information
Visitors must possess a national passport or other internationally recognised travel documents such
as Certificates of Identity and Emergency Certificates of Affidavits. For further information, visit:
www.imi.gov.my.
Malaysian laws provide the death penalty for drug trafficking. Other prohibited items include
pornography, flick knives, broadcast receivers, goods from Israel and dangerous animals. For more
information, visit: www.customs.gov.my.
BROADBAND SERVICES
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AIRLINES
Malaysia Airlines 1 300 88 3000
Air Asia Sdn Bhd 03-2171 9333 / 2171 9222
Fire Fly 03-7845 4543 / 04-250 2000
Singapore Airlines Limited 04-226 3201
Cathay Pacific Airways 04-226 0411
Emirates 03-2058 5888
Thai Airways International 04-226 6000
China Airlines Limited 04-228 6227 / 643 1298
China Southern Airlines Co. Limited 04-227 8878 / 227 8177
Xiamen Airlines 03-2166 8222
Garuda 03-2162 2811
Air Mauritius 03-2142 9161 / 04-263 1100
Lion Airlines 04-641 5144 / 642 6703
Jentayu Airlines Sdn Bhd 04-645 5106
Korean Airlines 04-644 2099
TELEPHONIST ASSISTANCE & EMERGENCIES
Information and General Enquiries 102
Directory Service 103
Telegram Service 104
International Assisted Service 108
Multilingual International Service 198
Police and Ambulance / when using mobile phone 999 / 112
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DHARMIKARAMA BURMESE
TEMPLE
Located on Lorong Burma, this
Burmese temple is the favoured venue
for the Songkran festivities - Thailands
traditional New Year Day - which is
celebrated in April. The temples
serene surroundings feature a Bodhi
tree, wishing pond and pagoda.
Tel: 04-226 9575
SWETTENHAM PIER
Built in 1904, Swettenham Pier used
to be one of the busiest trading ports
back in the days when Penang was a
trading hub. At present it has been
redeveloped into a terminal for large
cruise ships and other boats. The new
terminal has facilities for shipping and
crui se passenger arri val s and
departures.
Tel: 04-210 2227
STATE MOSQUE
The State Mosque is one of the most
beautiful mosques in the country.
Construction of the mosque began in
1976 and was completed in 1980. Elegant
and iconic, the mosque is located on 45
hectares land, easily accommodating
5,000 worshippers.
Opening hours: 9.00am 5.30pm
Please dress appropriately and remove
your shoes before entering. Permission
to enter must be obtained from mosque
officials.
KEK LOK SI TEMPLE
Kek Lok Si means Temple of Supreme
Bliss. Construction began in 1890, with
the completion of its seven-storey
handcrafted Pagoda of Ten Thousand
Buddhas in 1930. The pagoda is
considered one of Penang' s most
beautiful architectural wonders with its
Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier
and Burmese crown. A 30.2m Kuan Yin
bronze statue was completed in 2002.
Opening hours: 9.00am 6.00pm
Tel: 04-899 8222
AIR ITAM DAM
Opened in 1962, the dam is a popular
recreational and picnic venue. It is located
on gentle hillocks, next to Penang Hill.
The dam commands panoramic views
of the island and George Town.
PENANG HILL
TAMAN PERBANDARAN
(Penang Municipal Park)
WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM
Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai
Buddhist temple built in 1845 on land
granted by QueenVictoria as a gesture
of goodwill to Thailand. The temple
has one of the largest Reclining
Buddha st at ues i n t he worl d.
Spectacular to behold, the statue is
completely gold-plated and measures
33 metres in length. You can also
appr eci at e t he magni f i cent
craftsmanship in the exquisite statues
of Devas and other mythical creatures
located on the temple grounds.
Opening hours: 6.00am 5.30pm
Tel: 016-410 5115
Penang hill offers a panoramic view of
the city, 830m above sea level. Getting
to the top is half the fun with a choice of
hiking or travelling in a funicular train. At
the summit, there is a flower garden, a
mini bird park, bungalows and guest
houses.
Funicular train schedule: 6.30am
9.15pm (Monday - Thursday, Sunday)
6.30am 11.15pm (Friday & Saturday)
Tel: 04-828 3263
The Penang Muni ci pal Park i s a
recreational park designed for active
youths. Built in the 1970s on quarry land,
the park was called Penang Youth Park.
Today, the park is a popular sports and
lifestyle venue with a skating rink, outdoor
auditorium for open-air festivals and
concerts and a water park.
Opening Hours: 7.00am-7.00pm
Tel: 04-226 3051
(Office Hours: 8.00am-5.00pm)
6 SUFFOLK HOUSE
The Suffolk House was built in the 1780s
on a vast estate owned by the founder
of Penang (then Prince of Wales Island),
Captain Francis Light. Considered the
first Great house of Penang, the Suffolk
House was named after Lights birthplace,
Suffolk, England. The unique mansion
feat ures aut hent i c Angl o-I ndi an
architecture, which earned it a special
recognition fromUNESCO. The structure
has gone through many stages of
restoration spanning over 40 years. Today,
part of the mansion has been converted
into an upscale restaurant.
Tel: 04-228 1109, Fax: 04-228 1103
Restaurant reservation: 04-228 3930
Eastin
Hotel
Penang
Highway / Expressway Principal Road Golf Resort Hotel Shopping Centre Tourist Information Centre Airport
Legend
Homestay
For enquiries, call Kopel (Koperasi
Pelancongan Pulau Pinang Bhd)
Tel: 04-250 5502
Pulau Rimau
Proposed
2nd Penang
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Jelutong
Komtar
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Lepas
Batu Maung
Fishing Village
Island
Plaza
Gurney
Plaza
Tanjung
Tokong
Tanjung Bunga
PENANG
NATIONAL PARK
Air Itam
Balik Pulau
Jerejak
Resort & Spa
Bukit Jambul
Country Club
Equatorial
Hotel
Vistana Hotel
Sunshine Square
Bayan Lepas
Pulau
Betong
Kompleks
Tabung Haji
Universiti Sains
Malaysia
TROPICAL
SPICE GARDEN
PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM
FOREST
RECREATION PARK
AND MUSEUM
PENANG
BOTANIC
GARDENS
TAMAN PERBANDARAN
(Penang Municipal Park)
PENANG HILL
KEK LOK SI
TEMPLE
TROPICAL
FRUIT FARM
STATE
MOSQUE
Penang
Bridge
Tesco
Tesco Extra
WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM
SNAKE
TEMPLE
FLOATING
MOSQUE
DHARMIKARAMA
BURMESE TEMPLE
Homestay
Pulau Betong
Homestay
Teluk Bahang
Teluk Duyung
(Monkey Beach)
Meromictic Lake
Pantai Kerachut
Teluk Kampi
/Prangin Mall
Sungai Nibong
Bus Terminal
Homestay
Kampung Jalan
Baharu
Air Itam Dam
Teluk
Bahang
Dam
GEORGE TOWN
TANJONG CITY
MARINA
Teluk Bahang
Jetty Fishing
Village
Gelugor
WAR MUSEUM
Batu Feringgi
Tune
Hotel
Gurney Drive
Jelutong
Penang
Times Square
Queensbay
Mall
WATERFALL
HILLTOP TEMPLE
Penang Turf Club (Golf Section)
Sunway Carnival Mall
Carrefour
Tesco Extra
BUTTERWORTH
BUKIT
MERTAJAM
MegaMall
Pinang
Pearl View Hotel
PERAI
Hotel Summit
& Shopping
Centre
Bukit
Tambun
ST. ANNES
CHURCH
Auto-City
Juru
Mengkuang
Dam
Pulau
Gedung
Pulau
Aman
Ferry
PENANG
BIRD PARK
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Batu
Kawan
Homestay
Sg. Semilang/Juru
Homestay
Pulau Aman
Homestay
Sg. Duri
TO FIREFLY
SANCTUARY
(SUNGAI KERIAN)
Homestay
Mengkuang
Titi
Sunway Seberang Jaya Hotel
SUNGAI CHENAAM
Homestay
Sg. Chenaam
Bukit Jawi
Golf
Resort
Homestay
Sg. Setar
Safira Country Club
Batu
Musang
Jetty
Taman Rimba
Bukit Mertajam
TAMAN RIMBA
BUKIT PANCHOR
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Bertam Golf
Resort
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Bayview
Beach
Resort
Parkroyal
Penang
Holiday Inn
Resort
Tanjung Bunga
Beach Resort
Naza Talyya
Penang
Hydro Majestic Hotel
Penang
National
Park
Tropical
Spice Garden
Butterfly
Farm
Forest Rec.
Park &
Museum
Floating
Mosque
Island Plaza
Jalan Tanjung Bunga
Jln Teluk Bahang
Jln Batu Feringgi
To Gurney Drive >>
Jalan Bagan Jerm
al
<< To Batu Feringgi
& Beach Resorts
Paradise
Sandy
Beach
Resort
Copthorne
Orchid
Penang /
Toy Musuem
Jalan Tanjung Tokong
Lone
Pine
Hotel
Golden
Sands
Resort
Shangri-las
Rasa Sayang
Resort & Spa
Sri Sayang
Resort
G Hotel
Gurney
Plaza
Evergreen
Laurel
Hotel
Gurney
Hotel
Northam
All
Suites
Bat u FeRI N GGI
Hard Rock
Hotel
Penang
Flamingo By
The Beach
Penang
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Kompleks
Bukit Jambul
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4 P. RAMLEES HOUSE
This landmark commemorates the late
larger-than-life comedian, actor, singer,
composer and filmdirector P. Ramlee.
It chronicles his life history as well as
showcases personal memorabilia.
Opening hours: 10.00am 5.30pm
(Closed on Mondays, if there is a
public holiday on Sunday)
Tel: 04-281 7484
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FIREFLY SANCTUARY
Behold the rare enchanting sight of
fireflies along the Sungai Kerian riverbank
with a morning or sunset cruise. Other
exotic activities you could try are octopus
catching, bat cave exploration and visiting
Penangs largest sea fish cage farm.
For more information about these
packages, please visit:
www.amazingplanner.com.my
ST. ANNES CHURCH
A visiting priest, Fr. Adolphe Couellan,
built a small chapel in 1846. A larger
church was built in 2002 to accommodate
the annually growing number of pilgrims.
The church is named after St Anne,
mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Every
year, St Annes Feast in July is celebrated
grandly. It is usually followed by two nights
of candle light procession and vigil.
MENGKUANG DAM
The dam was completed in 1984, taking
two years for construction. It was officially
opened in 1985. Mengkuang Dam is
notably larger than the Air ItamDamwith
a storage capacity ten times greater than
Air Itam. It was the former venue for the
Penang International Dragon Boat
Festival.
TAMAN RIMBA
BUKIT MERTAJAM
Located 457 metres above sea level, the
Recreational Forest is home to many
mainland indigenous trees and flora and
fauna. Take a fascinating hike through
37 hectares of sprawling rainforest.
Chalets are available for those who are
interested to stay.
Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251
(State Forestry Department)
TAMANRIMBABUKIT PANCHOR
Opened in 1963, the 8-hectare park is
located in the southern part of Seberang
Perai. It is a popular camping site under
a canopy of indigenous trees and plants.
The bat caves are a major tourist
attraction. Chalets are available for those
who are interested to stay.
Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251
(State Forestry Department)
AUTO-CITY JURU
Auto-City is one of Penangs most
prominent lifestyle venues. Opened in
2003, it is a massive automobile show
arena for prestigious carmakers. With its
vast array of restaurants and regular
festivals and events, the City is a hotspot
for leisure and entertainment.
Tel: 04-501 1222
BATU MUSANGJETTY
Completed in 2007, the Batu Musang
Jetty was built to improve the means of
transportation of the local residents of
Pulau Aman and neighbouring Pulau
Gedung to and from the mainland.
Conceptually designed to blend with the
surrounding flora and fauna the jetty is
equipped with food and drink stalls, toilets,
waiting hall and also spacious parking
lots. Surrounded by untouched lush
greenery, the jetty has been a favourite
spot amongst the locals for camping,
picnics and fishing activities.
For water taxi services to Pulau Aman
from the Batu Musang Jetty, please
contact Mr Haji Yaakob 019-409 0945
29 NINE EMPEROR GODS TEMPLE
First built in 1971, this temple has gone
through various makeovers over the years
and is now one of the biggest temples in
Butterworth. The temple is dedicated to
the worship of the Nine Emperor Gods.
On the 9th Month of the Chinese Lunar
Month, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
will be held for duration of 9 days. During
the festival, rituals such as skewering of
a 9m spear between the mouth and fire
walking are carried out.
There is a diverse collection of Baba
Nyonya and Malay artifacts, textiles, prints,
traditional jewellery and Malay daggers
as well as a collection of paintings.
Opening hours:
9.00am 6.00pm
9.00am 12.15pm / 2.45pm 6.00pm
(Friday)
Closed on Monday and public holidays
Tel: 04-653 3261 / 653 2137
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BATU MAUNG FISHING
VILLAGE
The Batu Maung fishing village is a close-
knit community located at Penang Islands
southeastern tip. It is famed for a
mysterious giant footprint on a boulder at
the beach. Known as Tapak Gedembai,
the origins of the footprint differ among
the different communities. The Chinese
believe the footprint was left by Admiral
Cheng Ho, while Indians believe it was
the footprint of the monkey god Hanuman
and Malays believe it belonged to a fleeing
giant.
SNAKETEMPLE
Built in 1850, the snake temple - also
known as the Temple of Azure Cloud - is
dedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a priest who
was believed to have extraordinary healing
powers. However, according to local
folklore, a religious man offered the
venomous pit vipers shelter from danger
and since then, they have stayed in safety
of the temple.
Opening hours: 6.00am 7.00pm
Tel: 04-643 7273
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
(USM) MUSEUM
AND ART GALLERY
BUKIT JAMBUL COUNTRY CLUB
Located on the sprawling greens of the
Bukit Jambul Country Club, this world-
class golf course offers formidable
fairways and greens surrounded by rock
passages and dense jungle.
Its stunning 18 hole 5,763 meter, par 72
golf course was designed by Robert Trent
Jones Jr., a noted golf course architect.
He is the son of legendary golf course
designer Rees Jones.
WAR MUSEUM
The Penang War Museum is built on the
remnants of an old British fort which
defended Penangs coast from attack.
The museum is a memorial to those who
died defending the country as well as
aims to be an educational centre about
life in Penang during World War II. It
features old war relics and depicts the
lifestyle of soldiers in those times. The
historic site is an ideal setting for paintball
tournaments. For reservations, call Jenny
at 016-421 3606.
Opening hours: 9.00am 6.00pm
Tel: 04-626 5142
TAMAN AWAM METROPOLITAN
RELAU
The park was opened in 2003 as an agro-
tourism site. It is the second largest
recreational park on Penang Island with
facilities for jungle trekking, mountain
biking, hiking, outdoor games, jogging
as well as a childrens playground.
PENANG BRIDGE
The Penang Bridge was opened in 1985.
The bridge was awarded the Grand Award
i n the Uni ted States of Ameri ca
Engineering Excellence in 1986 in addition
to other distinguished awards. Spanning
13.5 km, the bridge is the main link
between the mainland of Peninsular
Malaysia and Penang Island. It is also the
annual site of the Penang Bridge Run.
28 PENANG BIRD PARK
The RM1.2 million bird park is home to
more than 300 species of birds from
around the world. Conceived as a garden
oasis, the five-acre park is filled with
waterfalls, natural ponds and a rich
diversity of flora and fauna. Within this
beautiful environment are two walk-in
aviaries, two geodesic domes and cages.
You can also see free-roaming pelicans,
flamingos, swans, storks, mandarin ducks
and other kinds of birds.
Opening hours: 9.00am - 6.30pm
Tel: 604-399 1899 Fax: 604-399 1899
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BATU FERINGGI
(refer to Batu Feringgi map)
WATERFALL HILLTOPTEMPLE
Dedicated to the deity Murugan, the
Balathandayuthapani Temple is one of
the oldest Hindu temples in Penang.
Originally, it was located within the Botanic
Gardens but was later moved to its
present hilltop location at the beginning
of the 20th century. The temple is the last
destination for the annual Thaipusam
festival.
PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM
The name may seemlike a misnomer as
there are more than butterflies living here.
The farmhas over 3000 living specimens
from over 50 species of rare and exotic
butterflies, frogs, scorpions and other
insects.
Opening hours: 9.00am 5.00pm
(weekdays) / 9.00am 6.00pm
(weekends - last admission at 5.30pm)
Tel: 04-885 1253
PENANG NATIONAL PARK
For nature lovers, the national park is the
place to be. Exciting rainforest trails take
one on a journey of beauty. Thrill seekers
should head for the canopy walk.
Hovering 15m above the ground, the
250m long walk will give you a rare
experience. The pristine beaches of Teluk
Duyung, Muka Head and Pantai Kerachut
are also a popular attraction. The park is
home to a meromictic lake and is also a
nesting site for turtles.
Opening hours: 7.30am 7.00pm
Tel: 04-881 3530 / 881 3500
TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
The garden is a picturesque oasis, home
to over 500 exotic varieties of plants. Its
undulating landscaped trails invite visitors
to go on a mesmerising, refreshing
discovery.
Opening hours: 9.00am 6.00pm
(Last admission at 5.30pm)
Tel: 04-881 1797
TELUK BAHANG DAM
Located off the northern cape of Penang
Island, the dam was completed in 1999.
Its scenic surroundings are a favourite
picnic spot for locals. The dam has been
the dramatic stage for the annual Penang
International Dragon Boat Festival races
since 2002.
Batu Feringgi is one of Penangs most
popular beaches and has drawn tourists
over the years to its sandy banks. Along
this winding stretch of beach, you will
find a host of attractions from ocean
sports, parasailing, horse riding and even
a night bazaar!
FOREST RECREATION PARK
AND MUSEUM
The forestry museum is an education
centre on the forestry sector and how it
plays an important role in the social-
economic development of Malaysia.
Explore the breathtaking 100-acre
landscaped park and encounter beautiful
floras and faunas. Dormitories are
available should you opt to spend the
night there.
Opening hours: 9.00am 5.00pm
Tel: 04-885 2388 / 1280
FLOATING MOSQUE
Malaysias first floating mosque at the
sea is located along the scenic stretch
of Tanjung Bunga. Accommodating up to
1,500 worshippers, the mosque features
a blend of local and Middle Eastern
architecture with a seven-storey minaret.
There is an open space for visitors to sea
gaze peacefully.
11 PENANG BOTANIC GARDENS
The 30-hectare Botanic Gardens is a
popular park among locals for its
refreshing ambience. It was created in
1884 by the British to collect botanical
specimens from the surrounding hills.
Two must-see attractions are the
Japanese Garden and the Bamboo
Setum within the arboretum. The annual
international floral fest draws throngs of
people with its colourful and magnificent
displays.
Opening hours: 6.00am 9.00pm
Tel: 04-227 0428
20 TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
Created with the intention of preserving
Malaysias green heritage, the 25-acre
tropical fruit farm opened in 1993. The
farm has more than 250 types of tropical
and sub-tropical fruits from around the
world. Visitors visit the farm to sample
the fruits and take in the breathtaking
vistas.
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