Location: Penang Island
Top Things to do in Penang Island
Things to do in Penang Island, Penang: The Best Architectural Buildings
Penang Island, the most populous island city in Malaysia, is situated in the State of Penang. With a population of 738,500, it also forms Malaysia's second largest city by population, while Greater Penang, with 2.5 million inhabitants, is the nation's second most populous metropolis. Its capital, George Town, has also been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
Restaurants in Penang Island
1. Kek Lok Si Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,906 reviews
Reviewed By Shortermtravelgoals - Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely delighted that we decided to stop off Kok Lee Si temple after visiting Penang Hill. Penang hill was very very touristy, this was a welcome haven. The temple complex is beautiful, with intricate craftsmanship. It's a lovely environment to walk round. I took the tram to the top. The statue of Kuan yin takes centre stage. I loved the pagoda the best. They are doing loads of renovation work, it would be great to visit and see the finished article.
2. Suffolk House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 141 reviews
Penang Mansion Restaurant Suffolk House is a stunning example of an Anglo-Indian garden house and Malaysia's only surviving Georgian Mansion, originally built in the early 1800s. For decades Suffolk House had a glittering career as the home of successive British Governors. The winner of the 2008 Award of Distinction in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation this extensively and passionately restored mansion is now a "must visit" destination for everyone who comes to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Penang.
Reviewed By ScottLoar - Penang Island, Malaysia
The four of us had reservations for Sunday lunch, and each chose the set lunch priced RM 50.00 comprising one choice of three entrees, one main course of which a dozen were offered, followed by a dessert and tea or coffee. Yes, the food is very good, flavorful, a choice of Western (e.g. baked sea bass) or Malay (e.g. crab lakhsa) or fusion (e.g. nonya fish) and the venue in a Georgian mansion dating to 1804, former Government House, is a good as you can get. This place is perfect for two or more, and a necessary for every traveler to Penang. We live here and find the place and food a joy. We will come again for afternoon tea (which was highly recommended) and again for dinner; we want to try it all. Really, this is George Town at one of its memorable best.
3. The Star Pitt Street
4. Penang Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By YONGMAN - Ampang, Malaysia
An iconic building that reflects Penang's rich historical past. Great for photo shoots as the City Council as it was then known has preserved it rather well.
5. Acheen Street Mosque
6. Komtar
7. Adjetty Sdn Bhd
@Jetty is a heritage focused venue for arts and cultural events, we create in-house event to promote Penang heritage culture & as incubator to nurture and showcase Malaysia artistic talents. We aim to be the platform for inspirations and creativity, where aspiring creative ones to showcase their talents, artwork and innovative ideas. Meanwhile, it is a place where people meet, celebrate and chill.
