Things to Do

Things to Do in George Town

There are 13 attractions in George Town. Kek Lok Si, large buddhist temple complex combining chinese, thai influences, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

Kek Lok Si

Large Buddhist temple complex combining Chinese, Thai influences

Penang Island

Malaysian island featuring colonial George Town and beaches

Kapitan Keling Mosque

Kapitan Keling Mosque

Heritage mosque in George Town from British colonial era

Penang State Mosque

Penang State Mosque

Large contemporary mosque serving Penang's Muslim community

Bujang Valley

Archaeological valley with early Malay Hindu-Buddhist ruins

Archaeological Site

Mount Jerai

Limestone hill in Kedah with historic temples

Penang National Park

Penang National Park

Protected coastal park with beaches and rainforest trails

Aman Island

Small island off Penang, sandy beaches and reefs

Penang Floating Mosque

Penang Floating Mosque

Coastal mosque built on stilts, visible at high tide

Snake Temple

Penang temple famous for live venomous snakes

Jerejak Island

Island off Penang formerly a quarantine and prison

Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca

Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca

Colonial port cities illustrating multicultural trading heritage

Historical Site

Prominent Kedah mountain with rainforest and viewpoints