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CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION
The Church was established by FatherGarnault along Church Street. It moved toits present site in 1861. In 1955, it wasawarded the status of a Cathedral.
This community hall is a popular venuefor local and international art exhibitions,orchestras, expositions and festivals.
DEWAN SRI PINANG
STATE ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
These exquisite 19th century buildingswere formerly the Police Court and arenow the venue for State Assemblies.
TEOCHEW TEMPLE
ISLAMIC MUSEUM(SYED AL-ATTAS MANSION)
MASJID MELAYULEBUH ACHEH
The mosque wasfounded by TengkuSyed Hussain binA b d u l R a h m a nAideed in 1808 for theearly Hadhrami Arabsettlers. To this day,the descendants ofthose families live inthe 19th centurybu n g a l ow s t h a tsurround the mosque.
Penang Ferry began operations in 1920,making it the oldest ferry service inMalaysia. These iconic ferries ply betweenthe Seberang Perai mainland and PenangIsland, carrying both passengers andvehicles.
PENANG FERRY SERVICE
TANJONG CITY MARINA
Malaysia’s first inner city marina is opento the public. Spanning 1.6 ha, the marina,formerly known as the Church Street Pier,is adjacent to the Penang ferry terminal.
Located along the Weld Quay are Penang’shistorical clan jetties, home to families oftraders, fishermen and dock workers. Builtduring the 19th century, these traditionalhouses are built over the sea on stilts andare connected by wooden walkways.
CLAN JETTIES
UPPER PENANG ROAD
A bustling lifestyle enclave comprisingbistros, cafes, local coffee shops, clubsand pubs, restaurants, handicraft andcultural stores, clothing shops, hotels andmuch more!
CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION
The ‘Blue Mansion’, former home of tycoonCheong Fatt Tze, is a famous location to filmmovies and television series. Guided toursare available daily at 11am and 3pm.
GURNEY DRIVE
Named after Sir Henry Gurney, a HighCommissioner of Malaya, this seafrontpromenade is famous for its open airhawker court and Gurney Plaza, an upscalemall with international boutiques.
MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Built in 1883, it is theoldest Hindu templein George Town. Itbegan as a humbleH i n d u s h r i n ededicated to SriMuthu Mariamman.A distinctive featureof the temple is itsgopuram with 38exquisitely carvedHindu deities.
KAPITAN KELING MOSQUE
Founded in 1801, it is the largest historicmosque in George Town. Designed inMoghul architecture, it features beautifulminarets and domes.
The temple, founded in 1866, is dedicatedto the patron saint of seafarers, the goddessMar Chor. The present building was builtin 1895, restored in 1995. Visiting hoursare from 8am - 8pm daily.
HAINAN TEMPLE
PENANG STATE MUSEUM
Almost destroyed in World War II bombing,this building houses a plethora of Penanghistoric artefacts.
KOMTAR
Bui l t i n 1978 ,Ko m p l e k s Tu nA b d u l R a z a k( K O M TA R ) i sPenang’s tallestbuilding, rising 65storeys. Namedafter the late PrimeMinister Tun AbdulRazak bin Hussein,the complex is ashopping mal l ,business hub andthe home to thePenang’s StateGovernment.
CAMPBELL STREET
Campbell Street is well known for itstraditional Chinese medicinal shops, Indianboutiques and other stores sellingmerchandise. The famous Campbell StreetMarket, built in 1900, is where you couldprocure fresh fruits, seafood and meats.
The 60-foot clock tower, commissionedby the wealthy Cheah Chen Eok, wasbuilt in 1897 to commemorate QueenVictoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Each footrepresents a year in the Queen’s reign.
QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIALCLOCK TOWER
FORT CORNWALLIS
Built when Captain Francis Light firstlanded on Penang, this ancient sentinelof George Town stands guard over theisland’s cape. Visiting hours are 9am -6pm daily and closed on Sundays.
ESPLANADE
The Esplanade is a seafront promenadebordering an open field where festivals andevents are often held. Located along thiswinding stretch are a War Memorial to fallensoldiers, a hawker food court and theancient Fort Cornwallis.
The Penang Art Gallery was officiallyopened in 1964. The gallery showcasesoutstanding works by local andinternational artists including those fromJapan and Thailand.Address: Tingkat Bawah, Dewan SriPinang, Lebuh Light, 10200 PulauPinang. Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.00pmClosed on Sunday and Public HolidaysTel: 04 – 261 3144 Fax: 04 – 261 4544Email: [email protected]
CITY HALL
Built in 1903, this is the headquarters ofthe Penang Island Municipal Council. AWorld War I monument for fallen soldiersis also located here.
TOWN HALL
This was the previous social venue forPenang’s elite back in the 1880’s. Its classiccolonial elegance was the backdrop for ascene in the movie, Anna and the King.Located nearby is an ornate fountain whichwas presented to the public of Penang byKoh Seang Tat in 1883.
BENGGALI MOSQUE
The mosque was founded in 1803. It wasbuilt on land granted by the East IndiaCompany.
GODDESS OF MERCY TEMPLE
This popular temple is dedicated to KuanYin, the Goddess of Mercy. The firstfoundation was laid in 1728 by Chinesesettlers and completed in 1800.
CHEAH KONGSI
This c lan templefe a t u r e s c l a s s i cChinese architecturewith the surprisingaddition of British lionheads on the temple.The lions symbolisethe Straits Chineseloyalty to the Britishcolonial powers. TheCheah Clan is one ofthe oldest Hokkienclans in Penang. Thetemple was completedin the 1870s. Visitinghours are 9am - 5pmdaily.
KHOO KONGSI
Completed around 1906, the templebelongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan. Thetemple features fine Chinese architectureand craftsmanship. Visiting hours are 9am- 5pm daily.
This old mansion,former home ofKapitan ChungK e n g K w e e ,showcases over1,000 antiquesand collectiblesdepicting the lifeof the Strai tsC h i n e s e , o rPeranakan asthey were locally
known. Visiting hours are 9.30am - 5pm(Mondays to Fr idays) , 9 .30am -3pm(Saturdays), closed on Sundays andpublic holidays.
THE PINANG PERANAKANMANSION
LITTLE INDIA
This little quarter of South Indian culture iswhere early Indian immigrants settled downto make Penang their home. It is the island’sepicentre of Indian music, savoury cuisine,exotic spices and authentic goods.
PENANG ART GALLERY
ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH
Built between 1817 and 1818, it is said tobe the oldest Anglican church in SoutheastAsia.
Built in 1860, thiselegant home wasonce the proud abodeof Syed MohammadAl-Attas, a prominentAchehnese merchantwho was a stalwartsuppor ter of theAchehnese struggleagainst the Dutch.The home has been
converted into an Islamic Museum toeducate about the heritage of the Penang’sMuslim community. Visiting hours are 9am- 5.30pm daily, closed on Tuesday.
A p r i m eexample ofT e o c h e warchitecture,the templewas built in1 8 5 5 a n dmoved to itspresent sitein 1870. In2 0 0 6 , t h e
temple received the Award of the MeritUNESCO Asia-Pacific for Culture HeritageConservation. The temple is also known asthe Han Jiang Teochew Ancestral Temple.
THE HISTORIC CITY OFGEORGE TOWNOn 7th July 2008, George Town was awardedUNESCO World Heritage status. Founded 200 yearsago, the city has an impressive collection of historicbuildings representing the cultural heritage ofPenang’s various ethnicities: Chinese, Indians, Arabs,Malays, Achehnese, Siamese, Burmese andEuropeans.
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The Core Zone is being protected by150.04 hectares of Buffer Zone (does notinclude sea buffer), bounded by stretchof sea area around the harbour, JalanPerangin to the south-west corner andJalan Transfer to the north-west corner.
Route from Jetty to KOMTAR
Rapid Penang hotline: 04-238 1313
Route from KOMTAR to Jetty
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The Historic City of George Town coversan area of 109.38 hectares bounded bythe Straits of Melaka on the north-easterncape of Penang Island, Lorong Love (LoveLane) to the north-west and Gat LebuhMelayu and Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong tothe south-west corner. There are morethan 1700 historic buildings within thisCore Zone align on four main streets ofPengkalan Weld, Lebuh Pantai, Jalan MasjidKapitan Keling and Lorong Love and severalperpendicular streets of Jalan Tun SyedSheh Barakbah, Lebuh Light, Lebuh Bishop,Lebuh Gereja, Lebuh China, Lebuh Pasar,Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Armenian and LebuhAcheh.
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TOURIST OFFICESTourism Malaysia Hotline 1-300-88-5050Tourism Malaysia Information Centre 04-261 0058 / 04-262 0066Weekdays: 8am – 5pmPenang Tourism (Penang Global Tourism Sdn Bhd) 04-634 0111
HOMESTAYFor enquiries, call Kopel 04-250 5502(Koperasi Pelancongan Pulau Pinang Bhd)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIESAlliance Francaise 04-227 6008British Council 04-263 0330Malaysian German Society 04-226 0734The Penang Japanese Association 04-229 3257YMCA 04-228 8211YWCA 04-828 1855
LIBRARIESAlliance Francaise French Library 04-227 6008Sunday & Monday: CloseMalaysian German Society 04-226 0734Penang Chinese Town Hall Library 04-262 8939Penang Georgetown Library 04-229 3555Wednesday-Sunday: 9.45am – 6pm
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HOSPITALSGeneral Hospital 04-222 5333Gleneagles Medical Centre 04-227 6111Pantai Mutiara 04-643 3888Island Hospital 04-228 8222Hospital Seberang Jaya 04-382 7333Lam Wah Ee Hospital 04-657 1888Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital 04-890 7044Penang Adventist Hospital 04-222 7200Tanjung Medical Centre 04-226 2323Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre 04-238 8888Bagan Specialist Centre 04-332 2800
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Toll Free: 1 800 88 8829Lone Pine Hotel Tel: 04-881 1511 Fax: 04-881 1282Golden Sands Resort Tel: 04-886 1911 Fax: 04-881 1880Hydro Majestic Hotel Tel: 04-890 5999 Fax: 04-890 5100Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel Tel: 04-890 8808 Fax: 04-890 8333Flamingo By The Beach Penang Tel: 04-890 4111 Fax: 04-890 4777Holiday Inn Tel: 04-881 1601 Fax: 04-881 1389Parkroyal Penang Tel: 04-881 1133 Fax: 04-881 2233Jerejak Resort & SPA Tel: 04-658 7111 Fax: 04-657 9221Naza Talyya Penang Tel: 04-890 9300 Fax: 04-890 8600Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & SPA Tel: 04-888 8888 Fax: 04-881 1800Hard Rock Hotel Penang Tel: 04-881 1711 Fax: 04-881 2155
CITY HOTELSBerjaya Georgetown Hotel Tel: 04-227 7111 Fax: 04-226 7111Cititel Penang Tel: 04-370 1188 Fax: 04-370 2288Bayview Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-263 3161 Fax: 04-263 4124Eastin Hotel Penang Tel: 04-612 1111 Fax: 04-612 1199Evergreen Laurel Hotel Tel: 04-226 9988 Fax: 04-226 9989Hotel Grand Continental Tel: 04-263 6688 Fax: 04-263 0299Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam Tel: 04-538 6666 Fax: 04-538 6222Hotel Malaysia Tel: 04-263 3311 Fax: 04-263 1621Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Tel: 04-262 0006 Fax: 04-262 5289Continental Hotel Tel: 04-263 6388 Fax: 04-263 8718Pearl View Hotel Tel: 04-398 9888 Fax: 04-399 9810Hotel Royal Tel: 04-226 7888 Fax: 04-226 6615Vistana Hotel Tel: 04-646 8000 Fax: 04-646 8343Eastern & Oriental Hotel Tel: 04-222 2000 Fax: 04-261 6333Sunway Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-229 9988 Fax: 04-228 8899Hotel Equatorial Tel: 04-643 8111 Fax: 04-644 8000Seri Malaysia Tel: 04-642 9452 Fax: 04-642 9461The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Tel: 04-370 7000 Fax: 04-370 5000The Northam All Suite Penang Tel: 04-370 1111 Fax: 04-370 2222Oriental Hotel Penang Tel: 04-263 4211 Fax: 04-263 5395Traders Hotel Penang Tel: 04-262 2622 Fax: 04-262 6526Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya Tel: 04-370 7788 Fax: 04-370 0555G-Hotel Tel: 04-238 0000 Fax: 04-238 0088YMCA Tel: 04-228 8211 Fax: 04-239 5869YWCA Tel: 04-828 1855 Fax: 04-828 1855The Merchant Hotel Tel: 04-263 2828 Fax: 04-262 5511Goodhope Inn Tel: 04-229 0111 Fax: 04-229 0333Waterfall Hotel Tel: 04-229 5588 Fax: 04-227 55881926 Heritage Hotel Tel: 04-228 1926 Fax: 04-229 1926Tune Hotel Penang Tel: 04-227 5807 Fax: 04-227 5806Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kepala Batas Tel: 04-575 6700 Fax: 04-575 0630Red Rock Hotel Tel: 04-226 6060 Fax: 04-226 5959Grand Paradises Hotel Penang Tel: 04-226 0084 Fax: 04-226 8155
SERVICE APARTMENTSB Suite Tel: 04-644 4000Bayu Emas Apartments Tel: 04-881 2641Century Bay Service Apartment Tel: 04-659 1515 Fax: 04-659 5115Golden View Service Apartments Tel: 04-899 1177 Fax: 04-899 3377Krystal Suites Penang Tel: 04-613 3333 Fax: 04-613 3332Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartment Tel: 04-881 1113 Fax: 04-881 1250Stallions Apartments Tel: 04-656 0118 Fax: 04-656 0063
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• Kapitan Keling Mosque• Kek Lok Si Temple• Little India• Wat Chayamangkalaram• Khoo Kongsi• Snake Temple• War Museum• Museum & Art Gallery• P. Ramlee’s House• Fort Cornwallis• Toy Museum• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion• Forestry Museum• Tropical Fruit Farm• Tropical Spice Garden• Prangin Mall• Gurney Plaza• Island Plaza• Queensbay Mall• Penang Hill• Tanjong City Marina• Jerejak Island• Chowrasta Market• Gurney Drive Hawker Centre• Lorong Kulit Flea Market• Penang Botanic Gardens• Floating Mosque
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DHARMIKARAMA BURMESETEMPLE
Located on Lorong Burma, thisBurmese temple is the favoured venuefor the Songkran festivities - Thailand’straditional New Year Day - which iscelebrated in April. The temple’sserene surroundings feature a Bodhitree, wishing pond and pagoda.
Tel: 04-226 9575
SWETTENHAM PIERBuilt in 1904, Swettenham Pier usedto be one of the busiest trading portsback in the days when Penang was atrading hub. At present it has beenredeveloped into a terminal for largecruise ships and other boats. The newterminal has facilities for shipping andcruise passenger arr ivals anddepartures.
Tel: 04-210 2227
STATE MOSQUEThe State Mosque is one of the mostbeautiful mosques in the country.Construction of the mosque began in1976 and was completed in 1980. Elegantand iconic, the mosque is located on 45hectares land, easily accommodating5,000 worshippers.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Please dress appropriately and removeyour shoes before entering. Permissionto enter must be obtained from mosqueofficials.
KEK LOK SI TEMPLEKek Lok Si means ‘Temple of SupremeBliss’. Construction began in 1890, withthe completion of its seven-storeyhandcrafted “Pagoda of Ten ThousandBuddhas” in 1930. The pagoda isconsidered one of Penang's mostbeautiful architectural wonders with itsChinese octagonal base, Thai middle tierand Burmese crown. A 30.2m Kuan Yinbronze statue was completed in 2002.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pmTel: 04-899 8222
AIR ITAM DAMOpened in 1962, the dam is a popularrecreational and picnic venue. It is locatedon gentle hillocks, next to Penang Hill.The dam commands panoramic viewsof the island and George Town.
PENANG HILL
TAMAN PERBANDARAN(Penang Municipal Park)
WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAMWat Chayamangkalaram is a ThaiBuddhist temple built in 1845 on landgranted by Queen Victoria as a gestureof goodwill to Thailand. The templehas one of the largest RecliningBuddha statues in the world.Spectacular to behold, the statue iscompletely gold-plated and measures33 metres in length. You can alsoapp rec ia te t he magn i f i cen tcraftsmanship in the exquisite statuesof Devas and other mythical creatureslocated on the temple grounds.
Opening hours: 6.00am – 5.30pmTel: 016-410 5115
Penang hill offers a panoramic view ofthe city, 830m above sea level. Gettingto the top is half the fun with a choice ofhiking or travelling in a funicular train. Atthe summit, there is a flower garden, amini bird park, bungalows and guesthouses.
Funicular train schedule: 6.30am –9.15pm (Monday - Thursday, Sunday)6.30am – 11.15pm (Friday & Saturday)Tel: 04-828 3263
The Penang Municipal Park is arecreational park designed for activeyouths. Built in the 1970’s on quarry land,the park was called Penang Youth Park.Today, the park is a popular sports andlifestyle venue with a skating rink, outdoorauditorium for open-air festivals andconcerts and a water park.
Opening Hours: 7.00am-7.00pmTel: 04-226 3051(Office Hours: 8.00am-5.00pm)
SUFFOLK HOUSEThe Suffolk House was built in the 1780son a vast estate owned by the founderof Penang (then Prince of Wales Island),Captain Francis Light. Considered thefirst “Great house of Penang”, the SuffolkHouse was named after Light’s birthplace,Suffolk, England. The unique mansionfeatures authent ic Anglo-Indianarchitecture, which earned it a specialrecognition from UNESCO. The structurehas gone through many stages ofrestoration spanning over 40 years. Today,part of the mansion has been convertedinto an upscale restaurant.
Tel: 04-228 1109, Fax: 04-228 1103Restaurant reservation: 04-228 3930
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� P. RAMLEE’S HOUSEThis landmark commemorates the latelarger-than-life comedian, actor, singer,composer and film director P. Ramlee.It chronicles his life history as well asshowcases personal memorabilia.
Opening hours: 10.00am – 5.30pm(Closed on Mondays, if there is apublic holiday on Sunday)Tel: 04-281 7484
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FIREFLY SANCTUARY
Behold the rare enchanting sight offireflies along the Sungai Kerian riverbankwith a morning or sunset cruise. Otherexotic activities you could try are octopuscatching, bat cave exploration and visitingPenang’s largest sea fish cage farm.
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ST. ANNE’S CHURCHA visiting priest, Fr. Adolphe Couellan,built a small chapel in 1846. A largerchurch was built in 2002 to accommodatethe annually growing number of pilgrims.The church is named after St Anne,mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Everyyear, St Anne’s Feast in July is celebratedgrandly. It is usually followed by two nightsof candle light procession and vigil.
MENGKUANG DAMThe dam was completed in 1984, takingtwo years for construction. It was officiallyopened in 1985. Mengkuang Dam isnotably larger than the Air Itam Dam witha storage capacity ten times greater thanAir Itam. It was the former venue for thePenang International Dragon BoatFestival.
TAMAN RIMBABUKIT MERTAJAM
Located 457 metres above sea level, theRecreational Forest is home to manymainland indigenous trees and flora andfauna. Take a fascinating hike through37 hectares of sprawling rainforest.Chalets are available for those who areinterested to stay.
Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251 (State Forestry Department)
TAMAN RIMBA BUKIT PANCHOROpened in 1963, the 8-hectare park islocated in the southern part of SeberangPerai. It is a popular camping site undera canopy of indigenous trees and plants.The bat caves are a major touristattraction. Chalets are available for thosewho are interested to stay.
Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251 (State Forestry Department)
AUTO-CITY JURUAuto-City is one of Penang’s mostprominent lifestyle venues. Opened in2003, it is a massive automobile showarena for prestigious carmakers. With itsvast array of restaurants and regularfestivals and events, the City is a hotspotfor leisure and entertainment.
Tel: 04-501 1222
BATU MUSANG JETTYCompleted in 2007, the Batu MusangJetty was built to improve the means oftransportation of the local residents ofPulau Aman and neighbouring PulauGedung to and from the mainland.Conceptually designed to blend with thesurrounding flora and fauna the jetty isequipped with food and drink stalls, toilets,waiting hall and also spacious parkinglots. Surrounded by untouched lushgreenery, the jetty has been a favouritespot amongst the locals for camping,picnics and fishing activities.
For ‘water taxi’ services to Pulau Amanfrom the Batu Musang Jetty, pleasecontact Mr Haji Yaakob 019-409 0945
�� NINE EMPEROR GODS TEMPLEFirst built in 1971, this temple has gonethrough various makeovers over the yearsand is now one of the biggest temples inButterworth. The temple is dedicated tothe worship of the Nine Emperor Gods.On the 9th Month of the Chinese LunarMonth, the Nine Emperor Gods Festivalwill be held for duration of 9 days. Duringthe festival, rituals such as skewering ofa 9m spear between the mouth and firewalking are carried out.
There is a diverse collection of BabaNyonya and Malay artifacts, textiles, prints,traditional jewellery and Malay daggersas well as a collection of paintings.
Opening hours:9.00am – 6.00pm9.00am – 12.15pm / 2.45pm – 6.00pm(Friday)Closed on Monday and public holidaysTel: 04-653 3261 / 653 2137
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BATU MAUNG FISHINGVILLAGE
The Batu Maung fishing village is a close-knit community located at Penang Island’ssoutheastern tip. It is famed for amysterious giant footprint on a boulder atthe beach. Known as Tapak Gedembai,the origins of the footprint differ amongthe different communities. The Chinesebelieve the footprint was left by AdmiralCheng Ho, while Indians believe it wasthe footprint of the monkey god Hanumanand Malays believe it belonged to a fleeinggiant.
SNAKE TEMPLEBuilt in 1850, the snake temple - alsoknown as the Temple of Azure Cloud - isdedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a priest whowas believed to have extraordinary healingpowers. However, according to localfolklore, a religious man offered thevenomous pit vipers shelter from dangerand since then, they have stayed in safetyof the temple.
Opening hours: 6.00am – 7.00pmTel: 04-643 7273
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA(USM) MUSEUMAND ART GALLERY
BUKIT JAMBUL COUNTRY CLUBLocated on the sprawling greens of theBukit Jambul Country Club, this world-class golf course offers formidablefairways and greens surrounded by rockpassages and dense jungle.
Its stunning 18 hole 5,763 meter, par 72golf course was designed by Robert TrentJones Jr., a noted golf course architect.He is the son of legendary golf coursedesigner Rees Jones.
WAR MUSEUMThe Penang War Museum is built on theremnants of an old British fort whichdefended Penang’s coast from attack.The museum is a memorial to those whodied defending the country as well asaims to be an educational centre aboutlife in Penang during World War II. Itfeatures old war relics and depicts thelifestyle of soldiers in those times. Thehistoric site is an ideal setting for paintballtournaments. For reservations, call Jennyat 016-421 3606.Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pmTel: 04-626 5142
TAMAN AWAM METROPOLITANRELAU
The park was opened in 2003 as an agro-tourism site. It is the second largestrecreational park on Penang Island withfacilities for jungle trekking, mountainbiking, hiking, outdoor games, joggingas well as a children’s playground.
PENANG BRIDGEThe Penang Bridge was opened in 1985.The bridge was awarded the Grand Awardin the United States of AmericaEngineering Excellence in 1986 in additionto other distinguished awards. Spanning13.5 km, the bridge is the main linkbetween the mainland of PeninsularMalaysia and Penang Island. It is also theannual site of the Penang Bridge Run.
�� PENANG BIRD PARKThe RM1.2 million bird park is home tomore than 300 species of birds fromaround the world. Conceived as a gardenoasis, the five-acre park is filled withwaterfalls, natural ponds and a richdiversity of flora and fauna. Within thisbeautiful environment are two walk-inaviaries, two geodesic domes and cages.You can also see free-roaming pelicans,flamingos, swans, storks, mandarin ducksand other kinds of birds.
Opening hours: 9.00am - 6.30pmTel: 604-399 1899 Fax: 604-399 1899
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BATU FERINGGI(refer to Batu Feringgi map)
WATERFALL HILLTOP TEMPLEDedicated to the deity Murugan, theBalathandayuthapani Temple is one ofthe oldest Hindu temples in Penang.Originally, it was located within the BotanicGardens but was later moved to itspresent hilltop location at the beginningof the 20th century. The temple is the lastdestination for the annual Thaipusamfestival.
PENANG BUTTERFLY FARMThe name may seem like a misnomer asthere are more than butterflies living here.The farm has over 3000 living specimensfrom over 50 species of rare and exoticbutterflies, frogs, scorpions and otherinsects.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm(weekdays) / 9.00am – 6.00pm(weekends - last admission at 5.30pm)Tel: 04-885 1253
PENANG NATIONAL PARKFor nature lovers, the national park is theplace to be. Exciting rainforest trails takeone on a journey of beauty. Thrill seekersshould head for the canopy walk.Hovering 15m above the ground, the250m long walk will give you a rareexperience. The pristine beaches of TelukDuyung, Muka Head and Pantai Kerachutare also a popular attraction. The park ishome to a meromictic lake and is also anesting site for turtles.Opening hours: 7.30am – 7.00pmTel: 04-881 3530 / 881 3500
TROPICAL SPICE GARDENThe garden is a picturesque oasis, hometo over 500 exotic varieties of plants. Itsundulating landscaped trails invite visitorsto go on a mesmerising, refreshingdiscovery.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm(Last admission at 5.30pm)Tel: 04-881 1797
TELUK BAHANG DAMLocated off the northern cape of PenangIsland, the dam was completed in 1999.Its scenic surroundings are a favouritepicnic spot for locals. The dam has beenthe dramatic stage for the annual PenangInternational Dragon Boat Festival racessince 2002.
Batu Feringgi is one of Penang’s mostpopular beaches and has drawn touristsover the years to its sandy banks. Alongthis winding stretch of beach, you willfind a host of attractions from oceansports, parasailing, horse riding and evena night bazaar!
FOREST RECREATION PARKAND MUSEUM
The forestry museum is an educationcentre on the forestry sector and how itplays an important role in the social-economic development of Malaysia.Explore the breathtaking 100-acrelandscaped park and encounter beautifulfloras and faunas. Dormitories areavailable should you opt to spend thenight there.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 04-885 2388 / 1280
FLOATING MOSQUEMalaysia’s first floating mosque at thesea is located along the scenic stretchof Tanjung Bunga. Accommodating up to1,500 worshippers, the mosque featuresa blend of local and Middle Easternarchitecture with a seven-storey minaret.There is an open space for visitors to seagaze peacefully.
�� PENANG BOTANIC GARDENSThe 30-hectare Botanic Gardens is apopular park among locals for itsrefreshing ambience. It was created in1884 by the British to collect botanicalspecimens from the surrounding hills.Two must-see attractions are theJapanese Garden and the BambooSetum within the arboretum. The annualinternational floral fest draws throngs ofpeople with its colourful and magnificentdisplays.Opening hours: 6.00am – 9.00pmTel: 04-227 0428
� TROPICAL FRUIT FARMCreated with the intention of preservingMalaysia’s green heritage, the 25-acretropical fruit farm opened in 1993. Thefarm has more than 250 types of tropicaland sub-tropical fruits from around theworld. Visitors visit the farm to samplethe fruits and take in the breathtakingvistas.
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