Penang Bird Park

Located in a 5 acre park, the Penang Bird Park has a collection of over 3,000 exotic birds from more than 300 global bird species. There are 2 giant sized Walkin Aviaries and thousands of birds ranging from tiny sunbirds to 8 foot tall Ostriches.

Address: Jalan Todak, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang,
Malaysia.
Tel: 604 3991899 / Fax: 604 3991899
Website: www.penangbirdpark.com.my
Email: drgino@penangbirdpark.com.my / pengbird@tm.net.my

VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: 9am to 7pm Daily incl Public Holidays

Fees: Adult RM20, Children (Below 12yrs) RM10, School Children (in uniform) RM2, Camera RM1, Free for handicapped & under priviledged persons.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was built in the 1890's by master craftsmen from China who created a Courtyard House with 38 rooms and granite paved courtyards. This architectural masterpiece was restored in the 1990s and earned an Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conversation in 2000.

Address: 14 Leith Street, 10200, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604 2625289 / Fax: 604 2625289
Website: www.CheongFattTzeMansion.com
Email: cftm@tm.net.my

VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: 11am and 3pm daily.

Fees: RM12/pax

Tropical Fruit Farm

The Tropical Fruit Farm is located 800ft above sea level on a 25 acre orchard in Teluk Bahang. There are over 250 species of exotic tropical fruit trees to view in this ideal location where visitors can sample fruit dishes and fresh fruit juice.

Address: Batu 18, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604 8665168 / Fax: 604 8665170
Website: www.TropicalFruitFarm.com.my
Email: info@tropicalfruitfarm.com.my

VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: 9am to 6pm daily. Last Farm Tour at 5pm.

Fees: Adult RM25, Children (6-12yrs) RM17

More info: Call +604 2276223 or +6019 4126314

Tropical Spice Garden

Located in Teluk Bahang, The Tropical Spice Garden is an award winning 8 acre landscaped spice garden with over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna. Explore the Garden Trails and fabulous Spice Therapy products.

Address: Lone Crag Villa, Lot 595 Mukim 2, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11100 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604 8811797 / Fax: 604 8813794
Website: www.TropicalSpiceGarden.com
Email: info@tropicalspicegarden.com

VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: Open 9am to 6pm daily. Last admission at 5.30pm.

Self-guided Tour Fees: Adult RM14, Family (2 adults & up to 4 children) RM35, Children (aged 4-12) RM8, Free for children under 4 years old.

Guided Tour Fees: Adult RM22, Family (2 adults & up to 4 children) RM55, Children (aged 4-12) RM8, Free for children under 4 years old.

Penang Snake Temple

The Penang Snake Temple was built by a Buddhist monk from China in the 1800s in memory of the deity Chor Soo Kong who had legendary healing powers. After the temple was built, snakes from the nearby jungles mysteriously appeared and was given shelter by the monk who considered it a good omen. The pet vipers have since resided in the sacred halls of the temple.

Address: Sungai Keluang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: 6am to 7pm Daily.

Fees: Free / Adult RM5, Children RM1 / TBC

Penang Butterfly Farm

The Penang Butterfly farm was established as a live museum to educate the public and serve as a research centre to develop breeding methods for butterflies. It has a population of 4,000 butterflies from 120 different species such as the Indian Leafl and the endangered Yellow Bird wing.

Address: No.830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604 8851253 / Fax: 604 8851741
Website: www.butterfly-insect.com
Email: info@butterfly-insect.com

VISITOR INFO

Visiting Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am to 5.30pm (Last entry at 5pm), Weekends & Public Holidays: 9am to 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)

Fees: Adult RM20, Children (4-12 years) RM10, Cameras RM5

Things to Do in Penang

There are a variety of things to See, Eat and Do in Penang.

Whatever you're looking for in a holiday, Penang Has It All.

Visitors come from all over the world for Penang's Food, Beach & Watersports, Golfing, Heritage Sites, Ecotourist Destinations, Cultural Festivals and more.

Penang Beach

The beaches along Batu Ferringhi have attracted visitors to Penang for many years.

With sunny weather for most of the year, Penang's beaches are one of the island's attractions for beach holiday makers. There are boat rides fishing, watersports, volleyball, horse riding and a load of other fun activities.

Penang Hill

Penang Hill has always been one of the classic things to do in Penang.

Climb the hill or take a tram journey to the top where you'll get a fantastic view of Penang. For the more adventurous, the Canopy Walk is a great chance to get close with Penang's tropical environment.

Eco/Tropical Attractions

Penang has one of the best selections of tropical ecotourist related sites and destinations.

Aside from Penang Hill, visitors should also experience the Tropical Spice Garden, Butterfly Farm, Botanic Gardens and the Tropical Fruit Farm.

Penang Golf

Penang has great golf courses for amateur, professional and business golfers.

There are a few courses across the bridge on the mainland, but the best course to try on the island is at The Bukit Jambul Golf & Country Club.

Penang Food

Enjoying Penang's exotic food is something which every visitor must do and what all local Penangites love to do. Find out more about food in Penang.

Penang Shopping

For shoppers, check out Batu Ferringhi night market for local bargains or the Gurney Plaza for designer wear. The Queensbay Mall is also not be missed for great shopping and entertainment.

Summary of Places to visit in Penang

• Penang Hill
• Penang Butterfly Farm
• Tropical Spice Garden
• Snake Temple
• Cheong Fatt Tze's Mansion
• Botanic Gardens
• Fort Cornwallis
• Tropical Fruit Farm
• Kek Lok Si Temple
• Penang Bird Park

If you have a suggestion for a Place to Visit in Penang, please email us the details so that we can add it on this list.

Penang Food

Penang is widely reputed for its food, especially the local hawker food.

The choice of food in Penang mirrors the colorful heritage of the island and its people.

Penang offers a culinary mix of tasty Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western food. There are quality fine dining restaurants in the luxury hotels and lots of food courts, hawker centres and roadside food vendors.

Whatever your taste, Penang can offer a gastronomic extravaganza.

Some of the local dishes that visitors should try are:

• Assam Laksa
• Bak Kut Teh
  
• Char Koay Teow
• Cendol
• Hokkien Mee
• Koay Teow Th'ng
• Lobak
  
• Nasi Kandar
• Nasi Lemak
• Sar Hor Fun
• Wanton Mee

TravelPenang is preparing a comprehensive Penang Food Guide, if you would like to contribute a food review or suggest a good place to eat, please contact us by emailing to travelpenang@yahoo.com

Penang Hotels

Penang has a wide range of hotels and accommodation options to suit the needs of all visitors.

From budget hotels to 5 star luxury hotels and beach resorts, Penang has it all! Here's our list of our top penang hotels:

• Luxury Hotel: E&O Hotel
• Spa Resorts: Rasa Sayang Resort
• Budget Hotel: Tune Hotel (opening soon)
• Boutique Hotel: Lone Pine Hotel
• Family Hotel: ParkRoyal Penang
• City Hotel: Cititel Penang
• Airport Hotel: Equatorial Penang

Hotels in Penang (by area):

• Batu Ferringhi Hotels: Rasa Sayang Hotel, ParkRoyal Penang, Bayview Beach Resort, Golden Sands Hotel, Lone Pine Hotel, Holiday Inn Penang
• Tanjug Bungah Hotels: Tanjung Beach Hotel, Copthorne Hotel, Naza Hotel
• Georgetown Hotels: City Bayview Hotel, Cititel Hotel, E&O Hotel, Northam Hotel, Traders Hotel,
• Gurney Drive Hotels: G Hotel, Evergreen Hotel, Gurney Hotel, Good Hope Inn
• Bayan Lepas Hotel: Equatorial Penang