2 Days in Penang: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Just two days in Penang? This weekend itinerary hits the highlights — George Town heritage walk, the best hawker stalls.
The day-by-day plan
2 days • RM 150 – RM 250 per person
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Verify opening hours and prices locally — Penang's food scene changes frequently.
Day 1
Est. transport: ~RM 9 Grab
Guided tour of the iconic 19th-century Chinese mansion
Armenian Street Street Art
11:30 AM – 1:00 PMWalk the heritage lane murals — Ernest Zacharevic originals plus newer additions
Ornate Hokkien clan house with intricate wood carvings and painted panels
Wooden walkways over the sea — Chew Jetty is the most photogenic
Meal Suggestions
Nasi Kandar at Line Clear, Penang Road — classic Mamak-style rice with curries
RM 12
Char Kway Teow at Lorong Selamat — legendary wok-fried flat rice noodles
RM 9
Hawker dinner at New Lane (Lorong Baru) — char koay kak, o chien, and iced Milo
RM 25
Day 2
Est. transport: ~RM 19 Grab
Morning visit before the queue builds — cool air and panoramic views
Giant bronze Kuan Yin statue and terraced pagoda — impressive hillside complex
Waterfront promenade and pre-flight hawker session
Meal Suggestions
Toast and half-boiled eggs at Toh Soon Cafe — the most famous charcoal toast in Penang
RM 7
Assam laksa at Air Itam Market — the definitive Penang sour-spicy noodle
RM 8
Gurney Drive hawker final meal — char kway teow and ice kacang
RM 20
Travel Tips
- With only 2 days, stay in George Town — you can walk most of Day 1.
- Penang Hill queue is shortest before 8:30am on weekdays.
- The Kek Lok Si upper pagoda elevator saves 20 minutes of stairs.
- Use Grab everywhere — taxis can refuse meters, but Grab is fixed price.
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