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Komtar // State Museum // Fort Cornwallis // Cheong Fatt Tze's Mansion // Clock Tower // Khoo Kongsi // Esplanade // Gurney Drive // Air Itam Dam // P Ramlee's House // Penang Bridge // Botanical Garden // Penang Hill // Batu Ferringhi's Night Bazaar // Tekuk Bahang Recreation Forest // Teluk Bahang Dam // Butterfly Farm // Durian Orchard // Bukit Jambul Reptile Farm // War Museum // Pulau Jerejak // Bird Park // Toy Museum Kapitan Kling Mosque // Goddess of Mercy Temple // St.George's Church // Kek Lok Si Temple // Wat Chayamangalaram // Dhamikarama Burmese temple // Penang State Mosque // Snake Temple // Sri Mariamman Temple // Natukkotai Temple KOMTAR-Kompleks Tunku Abdul Razak
A viewing gallery on the 58th floor of Komtar offers a panoramic view of the surrounding areas of Georgetown and the opposite shores of Butterworth Many exhibition and fairs are held occasionally at the geodesic dome which serves as a multipurpose hall
The
Penang museum listed in the Penang Heritage
A former Penang Hill railway carriage, used as a unique and charming shop by the Penang Heritage Trust to sell souvenirs and a bronze statue of Sir Francis Light who founded Penang stands outside the museum.
A clock tower at the junction of Jalan Tun Syed
Sheh Barakbah and Lebuh
Fort Cornwallis was one of the first European structures in Penang named
after Although it have been converted into a public park and an open air theater. the fort remains with some of the old cannons, which were retrieved by the British from pirates who had captured them from the Johor Sultanate.
Cheong Fat Tze
mansion was built in 1870 by a merchant trader who bought and sold
commodities all over the South Seas. It was built by master craftsmen from
China using building materials imported from the West. The interior contains 38 rooms. five granite-paved courtyards, seven staircases and 220 windows Cheong Fatt Tze mansion is only one of two such overseas Chinese mansions remaining on Earth and it deservedly won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award 2000.
The Khoo Kongsi is a clan
association of the Leong San Tong
A popular spot for joggers in the early morning. you can also see groups of elderly people performing Tai Chi and other exercises here. There are also several restaurants selling breakfast nearby including bak kut teh and dim sum After evening this place will be full of people occupying every inch available, There are also many hawker stalls selling all types of Penang's most favorite foods-
It's a pity many local
visitors to Penang missed out the AIR ITAM DAM, because of The Air Itam Dam is located in the middle of the forested hills and it is just uphill from the Kek Lok Si Temple and the Air Itam Dam overlooks the Air Itam valley . It takes about 45 mins by foot to reach the Dam from the Kek Lok Si Temple. The Air Itam Dam was constructed by the city council of Georgetown , Penang on the year 1958 and it is open on the year 1962 . The Air Itam reservoir has a capacity of 550 million gallons of water. The height of this Dam is 170 feet and the length of this Dam is 800 feet while the volume of fill is 800 , 000 cubic yards and the volume of concrete is 30 , 000 cubic yards . It cost around RM 15 million to build. .
Occasionally many hiking competitions are held here by various schools and private organizations. A pleasant walk or jogging along the path around the Dam takes about 30 mins or so. There is also a children's playground at the Dam. The resting spot of the Dam offers a good view of the city below The path on the left after the Dam leads to the town of Balik Pulau and a little bit further up the surrounding path can lead to Penang Hill. Note: These treacherous and dangerous paths are used by hill farmers to transport their vegetables.
P. Ramlee's House at No. 4A,
Jalan P.Ramlee Pulau Pinang is the birthplace of the late P. Ramlee. The
house was built in 1926 by his father and his uncle, Rejab bin Hussein. The
house has been repaired by his uncle during the Japanese Occupation and once
again in 1948. Today the house has been renovated and preserved for the
third time by the National Archives of Malaysia. Although it is renovated,
the house remains unchanged and still retains its original shape. The house has been carefully furnished, in order to present the likeness of the original setting that prevailed during the period of his youth. Various archival materials and items which relate to his early life are also on display.
Exhibition
Hall
The
Bedroom
The
Kitchen
The
exterior section
Admission to the Memorial is free of charge and the opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Closed except during school holidays
The Penang Bridge is a 13.5 km long bridge stretching from Seberang Prai on the mainland to Gelugor on the island, this is one of many architectural wonder in Malaysia and it took five years to build. It was officially opened by our visionary Prime Minister, Dato' Dr. Mahathir in 1985. It ranks as the longest bridge in Asia and 5th largest in the world. Before the bridge was built, people depended upon ferry services to cross the Penang Channel.
Its lush greenery and tranquil setting makes it a favorite park and a popular tourist attraction. It is Penang's unique natural heritage, being the only one of its kind in Malaysia. Besides, being a repository of flora & unique to the country and to the region, it serves as a "green lung" for Metropolitan Penang.
Early in the morning, many people come to the Gardens to jog,
exercise and enjoy clean fresh air.
Penang Hill is situated
2730ft above sea level, The best way up to the top is by the famous
funicular railway which has been the top attraction of Penang; Visitors can
Link to Funnicular Railway Home video
Batu Ferringhi is famous for it's golden beaches and a string of world-class resorts including rows of specialty restaurants and shops. Spill with locals and foreigners occupying the whole stretch of beach, Batu Ferringhi, apart from having some water sports like para-sailing, water scooters another attraction is the Batu Ferringhi's Night Bazaar held every evening. Makeshift stalls are set up along the sidewalks from Shangri-la's Rasa Sayang Hotel to the Casuarina Hotel, offering tourists a variety of cheap merchandise from imitation goods ranging from designer apparel, leather bags, watches to VCDs and DVDs .There are also a wide assortment of 'Penang' handicrafts, from pottery to batik shirts.
TELUK BAHANG RECREATION FOREST
The 32-hectar Hutan Lipur
Teluk Bahang makes an interesting introduction to the Malaysian forest. A
forestry museum located within the vicinity provides details of the forest?
feature and history, while an arboretum presents the many varieties of local
and exotic flora. It is located 24km form Georgetown.
Mini
waterfall
Picnicking
Children
Playground
Leisurely Strolls
Forestry
Museum
Hostel
Pejabat Renjer
A famous mini waterfall known to local as14th mile resort was always pack with locals on weekends getting away from the hot weather. It's gone now as to give way to the development of the Teluk Bahang Dam. Completed in 1999, it offers a splendid view all the way to the sea. With a storage capacity of 19.24 billion liters, it is the biggest dam on Penang Island, and doubles as a regular venue for water sports. The Penang Dragon Boat Festival was recently held there.
Butterfly farm
The Penang Butterfly Farm (PBF),
the first tropical butterfly farm ever set up in the world, was founded in
1986. It is located in Teluk Bahang, a fishing village located north of the
island.
It's a 1 hectare home and sanctuary to a wide variety of insects, reptiles, fishes and plants. Protected from natural predators and unfriendly environments, butterflies in this sanctuary turn into little Methuselah, living for as long as 14 days. In their natural habitats, the average lifespan would be about three days. The Penang Butterfly Farm is sanctuary to an average flying population of 4,000 Malaysian butterflies from 120 different species, including some very rare and famous ones, like the Indian Leaf (Kallima paralekta), the endangered Yellow Birdwing (Troides helena) and the Rajah Brooke's Birdwing, arguably Malaysia's most well-known insect.
Visiting Hours:
DURIAN ORCHARD The durian fruit also call king of fruits, is a big, green fruit with thorns all over. The smell of durian would turn most foreigners away but to most Asians they would rather save money on clothing's just to have a taste of it.
The fruits are ovoid or ovoid-oblong to nearly round,6 to 12 in (15-30 cm) long, 5 to 6 in (12.5-15 cm) wide, and up to 18 lbs (8 kg) in weight. The yellow or
yellowish-green rind is thick, tough, semi-woody, and densely set with
stout, sharply pointed spines, Inside there are 5 compartments containing
the creamy-white, yellowish, pinkish or orange-colored flesh and 1 to 7
chestnut-like seeds, 3/4 to 2 1/4 in (2-6 cm) long with glossy, red-brown
seed coat.
Durian trees can be seen by the roadside along Paya Terubong Road in Air Itam to Balik Pulau and also towards Teluk Bahang from Balik Pulau. Many temporary huts are set up by orchard owners along the way promoting their harvest.
BUKIT JAMBUL ORCHID AND HIBISCUS GARDEN
The Bukit Jambul Orchid &
Hibiscus Garden and Reptile House are located along Persiaran Bukit Jambul,
close to the Hotel Equatorial; only a leisurely 5-minute drive away from the
Penang International Airport.
Opening Hours:
9:30am - 5:30pm
The War Museum of
Pining is the first of it’s kind in Malaysia. Many locals don’t RM 4.56 mil has so far been used to restore the fortress complex – opening up the torture chamber which was used by the Japanese, medical infirmary, logistic centers, halls, offices, ventilation shafts, cook house and sleeping quarters. The entrance fees is RM 10
Pulau Jerejak is an islet located off Sungai Nibong on the south west of Penang. A virtually undisturbed island graced with the rich diversity of 362ha of over 210 species of flora and fauna. Towering tropical trees, lingering lianas and exotic orchids prove to be shelters to some of the most remarkable living creatures, such as the Monitor Lizard and the White-Bellied Sea Eagle. Pulau Jerejak has a unique flora and fauna and is home to a certain species of the sea eagle which has chosen to roost on the island. The
island also boasts of an ancient emerald environment, older than the
equatorial forests of the Amazon, thus producing a marvelous ecosystem that
is both inspiring and engaging. Equally intriguing is the island's history
as a penal colony - a mystical touch to the surrounding pristine nature. island as it is one of the few remaining preserves of primary forest in Malaysia.
Pulau Jerejak view from Bayan Bay
Bird park The first & largest bird park of its kind in
Malaysia. Established since 1988, the 5-acre park on the mainland portion of
Penang State, has a collection of more that 300 species of birds from all
over the world, of which more than 150 species are of Malaysian Species.
Asia's first and the world's largest Toy Museum and holder of 2 records listed in "THE MALAYSIA BOOK OF RECORDS". With a collection of more than 100,000 items of international brands of collectible models and toys. The latest series can be viewed at the museum, including Aliens, Spiderman, X-Men, Spawn, Movie Maniacs, Matrix, Shrek, Terminator, Predator, Lord of the Rings. It's a fascinating place to visit for people of all walks of life
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Trail
houses permanent exhibits
Light,
near esplanade. The clock tower built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of
Queen Victoria. The 60 feet high clock tower is divided into four tiers. The
first tier is octagonal, followed by square base. Second and third tiers and
finishes by arched and domed cupola. Moorish design elements such as the
dome and arches, the balconies on the second tier with horse shoe arched
openings, battlemented parapet of the first tier and etc. were used in the
design. The clock placed on the third tier. From a far the clock tower look
more like a minaret of a mosque.
Next
to Fort 
limited time allocated to them by tour operators.
The cool temperature and
un-spoilt surrounding areas has attracted many hikers and joggers here.
The
Penang Botanical Gardens also known as "Waterfall Gardens" is a popular
place for family outings among locals. There are lots of monkeys around and
people will bring their children here to feed the monkeys. 
The Penang Botanic Gardens
is Penang
the summit. You can have a panoramic view of the coastal towns of Penang.
There is the Bellevue Hotel and a few bungalows for rent too.
The durian
tree can reach about 100 ft. it height. It would take about 7 years for the
plant to bear fruit. 
even know
about the existence if such a historical place. It was an old fortress of
the British military built in the 1930s overlooking the Straits of Malacca.
It was rediscovered by a young Malay boy from Kedah, name Johari Shafie and
developed into the present War Museum His application for the 20 acres of
land on the mountain was finally approved in 2002.
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