Penang Travel | Traveling to Penang | (Updated 2024) Guide

Penang / Malaysia

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Places to Visit in Penang

How to go Penang.

Nearest Airport Penang International Airport (PEN)

Nearest Railway Station Butterworth Railway Station (connected to Penang by ferry)

By Road Well-connected by roads. Buses, taxis, and ride-sharing services are commonly used for local transport.

Self-Drive Car rentals are available, and driving around Penang is relatively convenient.

Popular Routes Penang Bridge, Butterworth-Georgetown Road.

Local Transportation Penang has buses, trishaws, and a ferry service between Penang Island and the mainland.

Weather Considerations Penang has a tropical climate with high temperatures and a monsoon season from September to November.

Cruise/Ferry/Boat Penang is an island with a ferry service connecting it to the mainland.

Day Wise Itineary for Penang. AI Recommendations

Penang Itinerary:

Day 1: Heritage and Street Art

Morning: Wander through George Town's UNESCO-listed heritage area, visit Khoo Kongsi clan house.

Trivia: Khoo Kongsi is a majestic Chinese clan house known for its intricate architecture.

Afternoon: Explore Street Art in Armenian Street and Clan Jetties.

Trivia: Penang's street art scene was revitalized in 2012 by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic.

Evening: Indulge in local flavors at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre.

Trivia: Gurney Drive is a food paradise with a mix of hawker stalls and seafood restaurants.

Night: Take a stroll along Penang's famous Chew Jetty, lit up beautifully at night.

Trivia: Chew Jetty is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Clan Jetties.

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