An Incredible 2 Days in Penang: Best Penang Itinerary For A Short Visit

by Jackie
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The "Susa Soya Asli and Segar" Street art of a seller passing out bowls of soy milk in Penang George Town.

Penang, Malaysia is one of those places that we would return in a heartbeat. While we loved exploring Kuala Lumpur, Penang is easily a favorite place to visit in Malaysia. From the recognition as a top foodie destination to the gorgeous nature and hiking opportunities, we can’t get enough of this place!

We only had two days in Penang as we did a weekend trip with Justin’s colleagues. While two days is a short time frame, it was enough time to experience the Malaysian culture and to wander around the small island. We appreciate the laid-back and slower pace of the city’s vibe, friendly locals, and the affordability of accommodations and food.  

In this Penang 2 days itinerary, we’re highlighting the awesome things to do in Penang including the well-recognized street art, mouth-watering places to eat, best places to stay, and how to get around. As you know us by now, we’re including plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and relaxing on the beach. Feel free to mix up the itinerary based on the amount of time that you have and your interests. 

Now let’s continue to see how you can maximize your 2 days in Penang itinerary. 

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Penang Itinerary: Day 1 – Explore George Town and Batu Ferringhi

On the first day in Penang, we’re off to explore George Town, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site in Malaysia since 2008 and later heading to the beach at Batu Ferringhi.

Whether you’ve landed in Penang in the morning or stayed in the city the night before, George Town is a great introduction to the capital city of Penang. The area is sprawling with rich culture from its food scene to the incredible street art to the beautiful temples.

At first glance, George Town may look a little dated and grungy compared to Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. Yet it’s such a charming area that still preserves its original look and feel of the buildings and lifestyle. 

Our itinerary below is based on a DIY walking tour. If you prefer to have an organized tour of George Town, consider making a reservation to take this tour. 

Walk around and look for amazing street art in George Town. 

We’re a fan of seeing street art around the world and George Town’s artwork doesn’t disappoint. It’s one of the top things to do in Penang!

In 2012, Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian artist, transformed George Town to a street art mecca. He created interactive artwork by combining everyday objects such as motorbikes and bicycles with paintings of local people. His artwork is playful and depicts Malaysian people in their everyday lives. 

You’ll recognize the famous artwork such as,

  • The boy looking back on the motorbike (located near Lebuh Pantai and Lebuh Ah Quee)
  • The brother and sister sharing a swing (located near Pengkalan Weld and Gat Lebuh Chulia, next to the 35@Jetty Building 潮人居)
  • The brother and sister reaching out of their window for the bike with the bamboo steamers  (located along Gat Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh Victoria, next to the Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop 名香泰饼家)
Explore Penang's street art and check out the famous children on swing artwork. Feel free to sit or hang on the swing. This is a great place to explore during your two days in Penang. Check out this Penang street art of the children reaching out through their window for the food delivery in the bamboo baskets.

Zacharevic’s influence paved the way for George Town to now have dozens of designated street art locations in the main George Town. Besides the interactive artwork, you’ll also notice wire artwork which also depicts the Malaysian culture and the city’s history.

Take the time to travel through the popular areas to spot the artwork such as along Armenian Street and Victoria Street. Consider wandering through quieter streets and alleyways to find some hidden gems.

One of our favorites is of two cats in a yellow tub that says, “Please care n bathe me.” The artwork is small and off an alleyway from Gat Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh Victoria that you can easily miss. Plus, we like the PSA that the stray cats need care too!

If you’re interested in learning more about street art and its cultural influences, check out this post on the best street art books to read.

Penang street art in George Town that has three women in their traditional outfits - Chinese, Malaysian, and Indian Take care of the stray cats in the Penang George Town area. Street art of two cats with a message "Please care n bathe me."

Wander around the Armenian Street and Little India.

Now we’ll head to the cultural areas of Penang. The first stop is Armenian Street. As a former street that housed Armenian traders, it’s now a hot spot to buy unique souvenirs, enjoy a cup of coffee at cafes, and of course, pose with the street art. 

Some highlights of the area include: 

  • Umbrella Street is one of those Instagram spots in Penang with colorful umbrellas above your heads. While the street is small, it’s filled with restaurants and fun street art. It’s located in an alleyway near Zacharevic’s Children on Bicycle street art.  
  • Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple 福德正神庙 is a great spot to see a Chinese temple.

Not far from Armenian Street is Little India. Embrace your senses and the vibrant colors with the yummy Indian cuisine and shopping in the area. You can stop by the Sri Mahamariamman Temple which is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang. 

Head to the Chew Jetty.

Only a short walk away from Armenian Street is the Chew Jetty 姓周桥 (also referred to as Clan Jetty). It’s a floating village area with clothing and souvenir shops and restaurants along the walking route. If you’ve been to Brunei’s Kampong Ayer or Hong Kong’s Tai-O Village, the look of the jetty area is similar. 

The walking route is an out-and-back once you reach the water area. The wooden walkway is tight and can get crowded with visitors so it’s not best for those with claustrophobia. You can also see some street art in the area too. 

If you’re hungry, grab a bowl of noodles at the Chew Jetty Big Bowl Noodles 姓周桥大碗公面. While we weren’t hungry, this place looked intriguing. You can order a big bowl of noodles (seafood, beef, pork, vegetarian) for up to five people. The noodles are placed in a giant ceramic bowl (the bowl is bigger than your head!) for everyone to eat out of. The restaurant is closed every Wednesday. 

Spend the Afternoon at Batu Ferringhi Beach.

Let’s take a break from exploring George Town by heading to the north side of Penang Island to Batu Ferringhi Beach. It’s 19 kilometers (11.8 miles) away and takes about 40 minutes (depending on traffic) to drive there. The beach stretches about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) so your Grab or taxi driver can drop you off anywhere.

While the water is not the greatest (we think it is a bit dirty) and the sand is coarse, the beach is a good spot if you’re dying for some sun, beach time, or want to get away from the city center. For our group, the beach was our bonding and hang out time. You can hire a boat ride or a jet ski for some water adventures.

Depending on how late you stay in the area, there is an evening night market along the main road, Jalan Pantai Batu, that starts around 8pm. You can purchase souvenirs and eat street food. 

If you prefer to have a more sit-down environment for a meal,  we recommend that you try Andrew’s Kampung. Located in an unassuming strip mall on the third floor, this place serves good Chinese food. The owner, Andrew, is super friendly and provided suggestions on what to eat. Prices are on the higher end compared to what you can get in George Town. We enjoyed our family-style meal of tofu clay pot, fried sea bass, fried squid, stir-fried veggies, and beef curry. There are plenty of vegetarian options here. 

Address: Eden Parade, Jalan Sungai Emas, Kawasan Perumahan Sungai Emas, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Batu Ferringhi is a beach close to Penang George Town. Relax on the beach or hire a jet ski.

Return to George Town for the Night Market and Eat More!

George Town has a few night markets where you can eat your heart out such as Kimberley Street Food Market or Chulia Food Night Market.

We went to the Chulia Food Night Market where many hawker stalls set up shop along Chulia Street selling noodles, BBQ seafood, sandwiches, and more. A small bowl of wonton noodles will set you back 4.50 MYR ($1.08 USD). Prices are reasonable so you can stop by multiple shops.

You can also find more restaurants and bars along Love Lane


Penang Itinerary: Day 2 – Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si 

On our second day in Penang, we’re off to get some exercise hiking up Penang Hill and also the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, Kek Lok Si. These two places are some of the most memorable  

Hike or Take the Cable Car Up Penang Hill.

Penang Hill is a top place to visit in Penang. With a summit of 833 meters (2,733 feet), it’s the perfect place to work up a sweat to hike up Penang Hill and see the beautiful views of the city. Once you reach the top of the mountain, there are many attractions to visit so you can spend half a day here. 

We love hiking so we decided to trek up to Penang Hill summit. There are several hiking routes you can take depending on your starting location.

We took the Heritage Trail which you can get to from the Penang Hill Lower Station. This trail is not technical as you don’t need hiking boots yet it’s humid and hot if you start later in the day. Most of the hiking trail is shaded so that helps and you’ll pass by lots of greenery and trees. There are a few resting spots along the way so you can take a break.

Give yourself a huge pat on the back once you hike to the top as it’s no easy task. It’ll take between 1.5-2 hours to reach the top of Penang Hill.

Read more about our experiences hiking Penang Hill here.

Tip: If you want to hike the trail, go early to beat the heat – before 7am! Don’t be like us and start around 10am! Don’t forget to bring lots of water as you’ll sweat a lot. 

Hiking up Penang Hill is a great way to see the stunning views of the city and also see the cable car pass by. This place is highly recommended during your two days in Penang.

Even though we’re sweating like crazy hiking Penang Hill, we’re rewarded to an awesome view of the city and also see the cable car pass by.

Penang Hill Cable Car

Not into hiking? Don’t worry, you can purchase a round-trip cable car ticket for 30 MYR ($7.20 USD) for adults or 15 MYR ($3.60 USD) for children. 

The lines for the cable car can be very long and you can wait 30-60 minutes in line! If you want to bypass waiting in line, you can purchase a round-trip express ticket for 80 MYR ($19 USD) for adults and 40 MYR ($9.60 USD) for children.

Skip the line to purchase the cable car tickets and buy them ahead of time here

With your cable car ticket, you can feel free to get off at the sub-stations to hike up or down Penang Hill. The sub-stations for the cable car are only available at the top of every hour such as 9am, 10am, 11am, etc. 

At Penang Hill Summit

Once you reach the summit of Penang Hill, feel free to check out the various free attractions such as the observatory tower, locks of love, the colorful Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan temple, and grab a snack to eat at the Cliff Cafe. 

We also recommend that you visit The Habitat where you’re surrounded by the forest. It’s a fun spot to walk around on the suspension bridges, swing on the giant swings, see the view of Penang Hill on the top of Curtis Crest, and enjoy nature. The best part is that this place is quiet and doesn’t have crowds!

You do need to pay a separate admission ticket to enter yet it’s worth the price. For the adventure lovers, you can also do zip lining between the trees (for an additional fee). 

The standard admission cost is 55 MYR ($13.10 USD) for adults and 35 MYR ($8.40 USD) for children, seniors, and students. We purchased tickets at the counter, yet you can save money by purchasing tickets ahead of time. 

Save money with The Habitat tickets by clicking here.

Check out Penang Hill's The Habitat to wander through the rain forest and also walk (or jump) on the suspension bridge.

A visit to Penang Hill’s The Habitat is a must-visit during your two days in Penang. The views of the forest are stunning!

Awe at the Kek Lok Si Temple.

Once you’ve reached the bottom of Penang Hill, take a Grab car to go to the Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest and one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Malaysia.

Your Grab driver will most likely drop you off at the lower level where you need to take cable cars to each of the levels. If possible, ask them to drop you off at the top level so you can bypass the tourist trap of the cable cars and walk your way down to the other levels.

The top area is lovely with the impressive Guanyin statue (Lady Buddha) standing tall at 30.2 meters (99 feet high). The pavilion around Lady Buddha is still in construction. Behind the Lady Buddha statue is an area with over 10,000 smaller Buddhas.

As with any temple, please be respectful when entering the temples as there will be people making prayers. You can buy good luck wishing ribbons for yourself,  family members, or friends. 

If you prefer a tour of Kek Lok Si Temple, combine the opportunity with a visit to Penang Hill. Consider this tour option. 

The top level of the Kek Lok Si Temple has the Guanyin Statue (Lady Buddha) with the pavilion in construction.

Although it just rained, Lady Buddha is still stunning at Kek Lok Si Temple.

Stroll through Air Itam Dam.

Our friend who lives in Penang showed us this off-the-beaten-path place nearby the Kek Lok Si Temple. From the temple, if you drive (or walk) along the paved path for 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), you’ll reach Air Itam Dam.

It’s a reservoir area where you can also walk and run around the lake. It was a pleasant and quiet walk where we saw a few families of monkeys (macaques and dusky leaf monkeys – so cute!). Be careful when approaching the monkeys as they are wild animals!

Monkey stares at us during our walk around Air Itam Dam in Penang, Malaysia

The monkeys at Air Itam Dam are shy as they don’t see too many tourists.

At the end of the day, head back to George Town area to do some last-minute shopping or see things that you didn’t get to on the first day.


If You Have 3+ Days in Penang

Two days in Penang is not enough time to visit everything, especially when it comes to trying all of the different food. If you have three or more days in Penang, consider visiting these other Penang attractions which are on our bucket list when we return. 

  • Penang National Park has plenty of hiking trails to keep you occupied for the day and you can even head to the beach. It’s on the bucket list to visit Penang National Park’s Meromictic Lake in the future. We also like how there is free admission to the park. If you decide to go on the canopy walkway, there is an admission fee. 
  • Penang Botanic Garden is an oasis of an area with greenery and beautiful plants. There is a hiking trail that leads to Penang Hill. You can also relax along the waterfall in the area
  • Go shopping in the Gurney Drive area. We didn’t have time to explore the glamorous area of Gurney Drive so we’ll check it out on a return trip.

How to Get to Penang

Most visitors will fly into Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport  (airport code: PEN). For us, it was an easy 1.5-hour flight via Air Asia (one of our favorite low-cost airlines in Asia) from where we started in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 

If you’re starting your Malaysia trip in Kuala Lumpur, you can take a domestic flight or consider other modes of transportation to get to Penang.

We loved how the airport was so convenient and orderly with immigration. It took us only five minutes to pass through immigration, considering that the line was short. 

To head to the main city area, the easiest way is to take a taxi, Grab car, or hire a private driver from the Arrivals terminal. Grab is Southeast Asia’s equivalent to Uber ride-hailing. It’s an efficient way to travel throughout the city and often cheaper than taking a taxi. Download the Grab app here

Don’t forget that you’ll need to have a data plan in order to use Grab or to browse the internet. Check out this post on the best Malaysian SIM card to purchase. We recommend that you buy one before leaving the airport. 

Save money and pre-purchase a 4G SIM card for pick-up at the Penang International Airport.

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How to Travel Around Penang

If you’re staying in George Town, then you can walk around everywhere. It’s a walkable area with decent sidewalks (unlike what we’re used to in Ho Chi Minh City). 

Another unique opportunity is to hire a cyclo. You get to sit in a carriage and the driver bikes around the city to major attractions. Depending on your driver, he can also act as your tour guide. Compared to other cyclos that we’ve seen in Southeast Asia, the Penang cyclos are adorable as they’re decorated with stuffed animals and streamers for a more inviting ambiance. 

Consider taking the Penang Hop On and Off double-decker bus to visit the top highlights of Penang. Purchase your ticket ahead of time and save money!

For a free bus alternative, take the Central Area Transit (CAT) bus which stops by the popular and interesting places of Penang. Click here to see the routes

For distances farther away, it’s recommended to hire a Grab car. We didn’t see too many taxis driving around in George Town. The traffic in Penang can be slow so you’ll need to be patient or travel during the off-peak hours.

Explore Penang's George Town on a cyclo. Check out the street art during your two days in Penang.

A unique way to explore George Town is on a cyclo tour.


What to Eat in Penang

Oh gosh, what to eat in Penang is the million-dollar question. It’s no doubt that the food in Penang is amazing! There is so much delicious food to eat from the assam laksa to the char koay teow. With our limited time in Penang, we barely made a dent to try all the Malaysian and Chinese food. 

To get a taste of Penang street food, take one of these local tours:

Below are some of the restaurants in George Town that we tried and would recommend.

  • Mew’s Cafe is a fabulous spot to try traditional Malaysian food. You can choose to sit inside the restaurant or enjoy the patio. Choose from dishes such as beef rendang, nasi lemak, or noodle dishes. We tried the beef rendang which had tender beef with turmeric rice, pineapple salad, and crackers. We also had the ikan samal with steamed sea bass in banana leaf served with blue rice. The fish was cooked perfectly and had a lot of good flavors from the coconut milk. Try the sago gula melaka for dessert as the pandan sago isn’t too sweet with syrup and coconut cream. Main entrees are around 26-30 MYR ($6.20-$7.20 USD).

 Address: 77, Muntri St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

  • China House is a must-visit spot to eat in Penang to satisfy your sweet tooth. Come to this place with an empty stomach as you’ll drool over the 30+ fresh-baked desserts from baklava to tiramisu. We tried two pieces of cake – passion fruit coconut butter cake and the fresh ginger cake. Both were heavenly yet the passion fruit coconut butter cake was the winner! It was moist and had a burst of flavor from the passion fruit cream. Each slice of cake is between 11-15 MYR ($2.60-$3.40 USD) and can be easily shared with two people. Besides dessert, you can also have meals for lunch or dinner. Just note that this place is busy so there will be a wait to grab a table and to get waiters’ attention. 

 Address: 153, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

 For more information: Website 

China House is one of the best places to eat in Penang. Eat a passion fruit cream cake and a fresh ginger cake with a pot of tea.

Did we say dessert?! Check out China House during your Penang itinerary. It’s a fabulous place to try over 30+ desserts.

  • Toh Soon Cafe is a recommended place to eat a cheap breakfast. Locals and tourists line up to find a seat in a tiny alleyway. The menu only has a couple of items. The most popular item is the buttered toast with a running egg. It’s one of those dishes that is so bad for you with the richness from the butter yet oh so good! We also recommend that you try one of the paper-wrapped items on your table. At first, it was a mystery to us yet it was a surprise to see a ball of rice with fried fish, hard-boiled egg, and spicy sambal. The flavors tasted similar to Indonesian food and brought us back to Bali. Three toast with eggs, 1 rice ball, and 3 drinks set us back 21.20 MYR ($5 USD). 

 Address: Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Iced tea with a plate of buttered toast with egg at Toh Soon Cafe in Penang

Come to Toh Soon Cafe for breakfast. Locals and tourists enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a plate of buttery toast with egg. Simple yet delicious.

  • Hong Kee Wan Thun Mee (Hong Kee Bamboo Noodle 鸿记(廣式) 竹昇云吞面) is your place if you want Hong Kong-style noodles. The restaurant makes their noodles daily and you can see them in person at 10am and 3pm. From one person pressing the dough down with a giant bamboo stick with his thigh to another person placing the dough in the noodle flattening machine and cutter, it’s such a sight to see the process. 

 We recommend that you try the wonton noodles and the egg tart (it’s one of the best ones that we’ve eaten!) If you   decide to upgrade to a large size, you’ll get more than double the amount of noodles as the regular size. 

 Address: 37, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

 For more information: Facebook 

Our meal at Hong Kee Wan Thun Mee in Penang's George Town. We had wanton noodles with bbq pork, noodles with abalone, vegetables, egg tart, and tofu fishcake.

If you’re missing Hong Kong food, try the noodles at Hong Kee Wan Thun Mee!

  • Khoon Klanng Bak Kut Teh is further away from the main tourist attractions yet it has delicious bak kut teh, braised pork ribs in a broth. While this bak kut teh version doesn’t have the pork bone in the broth, unlike what we’ve had in Singapore, it comes with a nice addition of mushrooms and tofu. Our Grab driver recommended that we eat bak kut teh with yam rice and it didn’t disappoint. 

 Address: 320, Jalan Perak, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia


Where to Stay in Penang

Finding accommodations in Penang is relatively easy depending on your budget and comfort. We suggest that you stay closer to the street art area (near Armenian Street) as it’s a prime location.

As you can see from the Penang 2 days itinerary, you’re in a central location for the sites and have easy access to affordable street food. Plus, wouldn’t it be cool to stay at one of the guesthouses in the traditional Straits-Chinese architecture?! You’ll recognize the tall buildings attached to other buildings and all having reddish rooftops.

Click here to find the best accommodations in Penang’s George Town.

Our group stayed at the Carnarvon House in George Town which provided enough space and was a central location to the major Penang sightseeing places. We rented the entire building. If your group is smaller, you can rent individual rooms. The lower level has a huge living room and dining area. Upstairs has two levels of guest rooms and shared bathrooms with 2 shower rooms and 2 combo toilet/shower rooms with body wash provided. All rooms come with towels and air conditioning. The only bad part about this place was that there are mosquitoes everywhere. The cost is $30-$50 USD per room per night. Find availability and reserve a room at the Carnarvon Hotel.

You can also consider staying in the chic Gurney Drive area or at one of the resorts along the Batu Ferringhi beachside.  Here are some splurge/luxury options to consider:


Our two days in Penang went by way too quickly. We feel like we scratched the surface here. Regardless, we hope you’ve enjoyed reading this post on what to do in Penang in 2 days. Since there is so much to do here, we’ll be back to Penang soon!

Have you visited Penang? What other places should we visit on a return trip? Share in the comments below.

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How to spend 2 days in Penang - Check out one of the souvenir shops along Armenian Street in Penang's George Town with colorful fabrics and umbrellas hanging outside of the storefront.

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20 comments

Medha Verma December 11, 2019 - 3:25 pm

I visited Penang on a cruise a few years ago and hardly had a day there. We visited Georgetown which was a fantastic idea because it was my favourite part of the city. The street art was amazing and so was the street food! Also, going up the Penang Hill was a great thing to do. So glad we managed to squeeze that in given our limited time. I wish to return to Malaysia someday with more time to explore its cities and eat their food because I love it so much!

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Jackie December 11, 2019 - 3:31 pm

Wow! Can’t believe you only had less than a day in Penang! You managed to see a lot during your time there. Hope you can return back to Penang again soon!

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Cherrod Gwaltney February 4, 2020 - 4:25 am

I think I had recently heard that George Town was put in a top 10 list of places to retire in the world recently…we should have checked it out when we went to KL last year! You’ve really sold me with photos of the food…Toh Soon Cafe will definitely be visted one day!

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Jackie February 4, 2020 - 10:52 am

George Town would be a lovely place to retire! We would just eat our way through this amazing area.

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Shreya S. February 5, 2020 - 2:39 pm

Wow! Thanks for the lovely blog on Penang. You have nicely described how to travel Penang so nicely with awesome 2 days Itinerary – explore George Town, which one is the UNESCO World Heritage site in Malaysia since 2008 and then how to headed back to Batu Ferringhi. I didn’t know the fact that in the year 2012 a Lithuanian artist transformed George Town to a street art mecca which one is really interesting for me

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Jackie February 5, 2020 - 3:45 pm

Shreya – We’re glad that you enjoyed the Penang itinerary. It’s such a fascinating place to visit. Hope you can visit in the future!

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Iuliana M. February 5, 2020 - 10:18 pm

I would love to see Little India. I remember I stumbled upon Little India in Bangkok and loved the atmosphere. As I have never been to India, seeing Indians with turbans wrapped around their head was fascinating.

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 12:21 pm

I didn’t know there was a Little India area in Bangkok. Thanks for the tip! Will need to check that out on a return trip.

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Smitha February 6, 2020 - 9:22 pm

Penang sounds like a fascinating destination! The street art looks incredible and so life-like! I love exploring frescoes – we have some great ones here in Switzerland, we also found some very famous ones in Lyon.

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 12:22 pm

We spent the entire day looking at street art in Penang. Although there is a map of the location for the street art, it’s a bit of a treasure hunt since the artwork could be in an alleyway somewhere. Good to know about the frescoes in Switzerland! Would love to see those on a future visit.

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Jas February 7, 2020 - 8:15 pm

I’ve never been but have heard such great things – especially about the murals there. How fun that you got to meet a furry friend at Air Itam Dam and the Botanic Garden is defs calling my name. Seems like I gotta book a weekend trip here sometime!

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 12:23 pm

Hi Jas! Hope you can visit Penang in the future. A weekend in Penang sounds like a fabulous plan!

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Ewa February 8, 2020 - 10:37 am

Very interesting street art works! I really like this installation with a swing, it’s really ingenious. I have never even heard of this place, but after reading your blog post I would love to visit it.

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 12:25 pm

Ewa, the swing artwork is so much fun to pose with. There are other street art in Penang with props such as with a motorbike, bicycle, basketball hoop, and more!

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Suman Dugar February 8, 2020 - 10:38 am

I love street art myself, Penang has been on my list for quite sometime now. The one with the swing looks so life-like. It’s quite an instagrammable place for travellers.

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 11:41 pm

Yes!! Visit Penang as soon as you can! Many of the street art is fading away from sun damage and/or usage (especially the interacive ones). Hope you can travel there sometime this year.

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Sara February 8, 2020 - 7:45 pm

I really like how the street art and murals in Penang are meant to be interactive with travellers for photos. I’d definitely like to hike up to the viewpoint on Penang Hill, but if it was too hot I’d probably take the cable car! I really like your detailed itinerary, very informative.

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Jackie February 8, 2020 - 11:36 pm

Sara – The street art in George Town, Penang is so much fun to explore. We didn’t have enough time to see everything as there are street art hidden in random alleyways. Would love to go back to explore more.

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Niry March 12, 2022 - 6:32 pm

What a beautiful street art!

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Jackie March 13, 2022 - 10:11 am

Hi Niry. Yes, Penang has some of the best street art that we’ve seen on our travels. Hope you get a chance to see them in the future.

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