Cold! Not Only Penang Hill, Here Are Other Interesting Tourist Attractions That Must Be Visited In 2022

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Penang Hill, Tourist Attractions in Penang that Must Be Stopped by, Pulau Pinang or better known as Penang is a State of Malaysia. Penang Hill is very developed and rich in interesting tourist attractions so that many local and foreign tourists visit there.

So, this time, We will review various tourist attractions in Penang which can be an option for other tourism destinations in Malaysia besides Kuala Lumpur. Come on, check out the list of tourist attractions in Penang below.

1. More Muntri

Lebuh Muntri is the name of a street in Georgetown, Penang. On this road there are many interesting tourist attractions in Penang to visit. First, there is a camera museum which is the first in the Southeast Asia region.

In this museum, you will get to know the various types of cameras as well as the history behind the tools that are currently “obligatory items” for most people. In the camera museum there is also an area that sells souvenirs. While walking around, you can also buy souvenirs for friends and family in Indonesia.

After visiting the camera museum, stop by the Bengali Mosque. This mosque was built by Muslims of Indian origin who migrated to Penang in 1803. After visiting the Bengali Mosque, you can stop at the Hainan Temple, a Buddhist temple, which is also located on Jalan Lebuh Muntri.

2. Penang Hill

Don’t claim to be an Indonesian tourist if you haven’t visited Penang Hill yet . This tourist spot, which is also known as Bukit Bendera, is indeed visited by many tourists from Indonesia.

Because Penang Hill is in a hilly area, you have to take a train called the Penang Hill Railway to get to the top. While on the train, you will see very beautiful natural scenery.

If you don’t want to take the train, you can also take a taxi to Penang Hill. Take the time to stop by the Owl Museum, a historical tourist spot, which is also in the Penang Hill area.

3. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Still in Georgetown, this one tourist spot is an ancient building that is very thick with Chinese culture. The walls of this building are dominated by green. Previously, this mansion belonged to Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee.

In ancient times, this Pinang Peranakan Mansion was one of the most luxurious houses. Now, this place is turned into a museum that is open to the public. Inside this mansion there are thousands of antiques from the captain’s collection. In addition, here is also displayed the best jewelry belonging to Baba Nyonya, a term for Peranakan who migrated to Malaysia.

4. Penang Bridge

If you think that the London Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is the longest bridge in the world, you are wrong. The reason is, the longest bridge in the world is in Malaysia, its name is Penang Hill Bridge. The length of this bridge is 13.5 km. While the Golden Gate Bridge only has a length of less than 3 Km.

Penang Bride is a toll road that connects Seberang Prai and Bayan Lepas. Penang Bridge is a landmark of Malaysia. So, if you are in Penang, make sure you have visited one of the icons of pride for Malaysians.

5. Ferringhi stone

Want to go to the beach while you’re in Penang Hill? Why don’t you try visiting Batu Ferringhi? This is a very famous tourist spot in Penang. The reason is, Batu Ferringhi is a beach with clean white sand. In addition, many tourists do water sports on this beach.

Because Batu Ferringhi is one of the favorite tourist areas, you can find various types of lodging around this beach. At night, there is a legendary night market in this beach area. So, are you interested in refreshing as well as vacationing at Batu Ferringhi Beach?

6. Tanjung Bungah

Tanjung Bunga is a coastal area located between Batu Ferringhi and Gurney. If you start your journey from Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, then you only need to drive for about 30 minutes.

At first, Tanjung Bungah was a fishing village that had not been taken care of for a long time. Then, as the times progressed and interference from the local government, Tanjung Bungah was transformed into one of the favorite tourist destinations in Penang. What to do in Tanjung Bungah? Watersport is one of the popular activities on this beach. In addition, many luxury hotels and resorts have been built around Tanjung Bungah.

7. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

The oldest Hindu temple in Penang Hill is in the Georgetown area. Ornaments of ancient Indian culture will be evident throughout the architecture of the temple. Inside the temple, you will find many statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Sri Mahamariamman Temple is an interesting tourist destination, especially if you want to take photos with historical and cultural themes. Even if you are not Hindu, you are still allowed to enter the temple for free. In fact, you are also allowed to take photos in all corners of the temple. However, you are not allowed to take pictures of the main altar.

8. Kek Lok Si Temple

When traveling to Penang Hill, don’t forget to stop by one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, namely Kek Lok Si Temple. Located in Air Itam, this majestic temple has been around for over a century. The architecture of this temple adopts the architectural style of temples in Thailand.

Here, tourists are not only presented with views of the temple that are so magnificent, but tourists can also see the natural scenery around the temple, because Kek Lok Si Temple is located in a hilly area. To get to Kek Lok Si Temple, you can take a bus from Georgetown.

9. Penang Hill Toy Museum

This is heaven for children. The reason is, in the Penang Hill Toy Museum, all toys from all over the world are exhibited. Children must be very comfortable when they are here. They can be content to admire countless toys. The Penang Toy Museum is located on Jalan Tanjung Bungah. You are allowed to take photos or take pictures with the toys on display when visiting this museum.

10. Fort Cornwallis

In Penang, there is an oldest tourist spot called Fort Cornwallis. In this tourist spot there is a fort that was used to defend British rule. This fort was built in 1786. Although initially Fort Cornwallis was to function as a defensive fortress, in the end this place functioned more as an administrative center.

If you come to Fort Cornwallis, you will find a chapel, an ancient lamp, a prison, even a cannon. Fort Cornwallis is located at Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, Penang Hill, Malaysia.

How about a review of tourist attractions in Penang Hill from the Gathering? After walking around, don’t forget to visit cheap shopping places in Penang to buy typical Malaysian souvenirs for relatives in the country. If there are tourist attractions that you missed, please share them with us via the comments column below!