By Air

Direct Airlines: Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways

National Airline: Malaysia Airlines

Penang is easily accessible by air with daily flights from major capitals of the region. The national carrier Malaysia Airlines operates more than 20 flights daily between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The Penang International Airport is about 20 km from the city center. There are a growing number of domestic airlines serving popular tourist destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Pangkor, Taman Negara, Kuantan, Ipoh, Penang, Malacca and Pulau Langkawi. These Airlines include Malaysia Airlines, Pelangu Air, Berjaya Air and Mofaz Air.

Butterfly Farm
This tropical live butterfly exhibition houses over 4,000 tropical butterflies of over 100 different species.

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Park
Located approximately 18 km from Butterworth ferry terminal, covers a wide area of hilly terrain that ascends several hundred meters above sea level. For the adventurous, there are numerous jungle tracks leading to the heart of the forest.

Clock Tower
This 60 foot (18.5 m) high clock tower was built in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria s Diamond Jubilee- with one foot to commemorate each year.

Dharmikarama (Burmese temple)
Within the grounds of this temple is a Boddhi tree and a wishing pond.

Kek Lok Si
It is reputedly the largest Buddhist temple complex in South-East Asia. The temple is also widely known for the beauty of its design, which incorporates elements of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architecture. The seven-tiered pagoda of Ban Po Thar dominates Kek Lok Si.

Kuan Yin temple
Popularly known as the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, this is the oldest temple in Penang. Kuan Yin temple reflects the splendour of an ancient Chinese architecture, decorated with intricately crafted dragons and stone sculptured dragons which are said to be guardians of it.

Orchid and Hibiscus Garden
This park at Bukit Jambul includes an Orchid and Hibiscus Garden and a Reptile Farm. Attractions include an ornamental Japanese pond, a cacti garden, pottery corner, deer park, and waterfalls.

Penang Bird Park
Within its beautifully designed aviaries are over four hundred species of birds from all over the world. Man-made islands, waterfalls, gardens, and ornamental plants abound.

Penang Hill
Rising 831 metres above sea level, Penang Hill is accessible by funicular railway. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the city and coastal area.

Snake Temple
Probably the only temple of its kind in the world. The multitudes of pit vipers coiled around objects on the altar are believed to be rendered harmless by the smoke of the burning incense in the temple.

Penang Bridge
Stretching 13.5 km. from Seberang Prai on the mainland to Gelugor on the island, this architectural wonder until recently was officially acclaimed the third longest bridge in the world.

Ferringhi Beach
A stretch of sandy beaches and tranquil sea. It is a perfect place for sea sports, sun bathing or pure relaxation.

Penang has always been reputed as a shopper s paradise. The range of things visitors can buy is unending and includes clothes, curios, antiques, paintings, batik, souvenirs, household and electrical gadgets. Prices while low are usually reasonable and competitive.

The first place anyone here will recommend you to go for shopping is KOMTAR. Short for Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak. It is the largest shopping complex in Penang.

In the city centre, the area around Jalan Penang, Leburhaya Campbell, Lebuhraya Kapitan Keling, Lebuhraya Chulia, and Lebuhraya Pantai is near the Sri Mariamman Temple, the Penang Museum, the Kapitan Keling Mosque, and other sites of historic interest. Here you ll find everything from local crafts to souvenirs and fashion, and maybe even a bargain or two. Most of these shops are open from 10am to 10pm daily.

Out at Batu Feringgi, the main road turns into a fun night bazaar every evening just at dark. During the day, there are also some good shops for batik and souvenirs.