Category: Places to Visit / Attractions
Kek Lok Si Turtle Pond and Garden
The newly renovated and re-landscaped turtles pond and garden of Kek Lok Si.
Currently some of the area’s rework is still in progress.
Kek Lok Si @ Ayer Itam
Kek Lok Si Temple at the hills of Ayer Itam.
The Rainbow Skywalk and Views from The TOP @ KOMTAR
The Top @ KOMTAR is Penang’s popular attraction inside the iconic KOMTAR tower, known for its skywalks, observatory decks, indoor entertainment, and wide city views from one of George Town’s tallest landmarks. It is a major sightseeing spot for visitors who want food, family attractions, and panoramic views in one place.
Built 249 meters above ground, the Rainbow Skywalk at the Komtar’s TOP consists of a glass panel floor with a curved walkway that provides breathtaking view of the George Town city below.
Off the Beaten Track @ Penang Botanic Gardens
A rather hidden stream and waterfall deep within the forest of Penang Botanic Gardens.
Penang Bridge @ Botanic Gardens
A bridge at the Penang Botanic Gardens.
Penang Hill’s Curtis Crest Tree Top Walkway
One of the main attractions of The Habitat at Penang Hill, the Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk features breathtaking views via an elevated walkway above the treeline of Penang Hill.
Penang Isle: Dhammikarama Burmese Temple’s Buddha Statue
A tall giant statue of the Buddha within the hall of Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is located just opposite the Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Thai Temple, and is also one of the popular sites to visit in George Town. Various statues of buddha and mythical creatures of the Burmese beliefs can be found in the temple’s garden. The temple was built in 1803 and in 2011, the Golden Pagoda Bell Tower was also completed within the temple grounds.
Penang Isle: Wat Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Thai Temple
Wat Chayamangkalaram (also known as the Sleeping Buddha or Reclining Buddha Temple) is a Thai temple located at the Burma Road area of Pulau Tikus, Penang. It was found to have been built in 1845 on a piece of land granted to the Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria, and also houses one of the world’s longest reclining Buddha statues. The temple is one of the main highlights of Penang tourism places, attracting both locals and foreigners.
Today also marks the birth of the Buddha, the Vesak Day.
Butterworth Street Art: Bounties of the Sea
Various murals created by street artist Thomas Powell at a ruined and abandoned building in the old town of Butterworth, Penang. This art works depict the local history and culture of Butterworth, which was once a fisherman’s village.