Explore Penang

Every guide, map and thing to do — the complete index to the island. Browse 45 sections, or search for something specific.

New to Penang? Start with these six

Penang is an island state on Malaysia's northwest coast, known for hawker food, the George Town heritage district, beaches and temples. These are the pages most visitors need first.

Places & Heritage

Where to go on the island, and the heritage behind it.

AttractionsTemples, beaches, museums, street art and landmarks.New in PenangWhat has opened, what is coming and what has closed, 2026–2027.NeighborhoodsGeorge Town, Batu Ferringhi, Gurney and beyond.HistoryColonial era, Peranakan culture, clans and WWII.Religious HeritageTemples, mosques, churches and the harmony trail.Photography & Street ArtMurals, Instagram spots and timing guides.Photo GalleryPenang through the community lens.

Food & Drink

The reason many people come — what to eat and where.

Food & DiningHawker stalls, kopitiams and restaurants.Hawker FinderFind the stall for the dish you want.Hawker Price IndexWhat hawker dishes really cost, tracked over time.DurianVarieties, farms and Penang durian season.FestivalsChinese New Year, Thaipusam, George Town Festival and more.

Stay

From heritage guesthouses to beach resorts.

HotelsBrowse hotels across every area and budget.Where to StayPick the right area for your kind of trip.Best Time to BookWhen room rates rise and fall through the year.Living in PenangCost of living, housing, schools and MM2H.

Do & Experience

Things to do, day and night.

EventsWhat's on in Penang, updated regularly.ToursGuided tours and bookable activities.Day TripsEasy escapes within reach of George Town.Beyond PenangIpoh, Langkawi, Cameron Highlands and onward routes.NightlifeBars, live music and night markets.WellnessSpas, retreats and traditional healing.Sports & OutdoorsHiking, cycling, water sports and golf.ShoppingMalls, markets and Penang souvenirs.

By traveller

Trips built around a specific need or group.

Medical TourismHospitals, procedures, costs and recovery stays.Halal TravelHalal-certified food and prayer-friendly planning.Muslim-FriendlyMosques, Islamic heritage and family travel.FamilyKid-friendly spots, beaches and family hotels.Cruise VisitsShore-time plans for 3–10 hour port stops.LayoversMake the most of a few hours between flights.Digital NomadCafés, coworking, visas and monthly costs.

Practical

The essentials that make a trip smooth.

Getting ThereFlights and routes into Penang.Getting AroundBuses, Grab, ferries and the airport.MapsInteractive and printable maps of Penang.WeatherClimate, rainfall and what to pack for.When to VisitBest months and what to avoid.Packing ListWhat to bring for a Penang trip.Practical InfoMoney, safety, connectivity and language.Open DataFree Penang datasets (CSV/JSON).All ToolsCalculators, finders and trackers in one place.

Plan your trip

Put it all together into a real itinerary.

Trip PlannerA day-by-day Penang plan built around your trip.ItinerariesReady-made plans from a day to a week.All GuidesIn-depth guides to every side of Penang.CollectionsCurated themes — food trails, heritage walks, family days.Best of PenangThe best of each category, by neighborhood.

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