Places of Interest In Penang

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Situated approximately 30 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, the Penang National Park (also locally known as Taman Negara Penang or Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) is believed to be the smallest national park in the world. 

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Approximately 21 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, Chew Jetty is the biggest of the waterfront settlements in Georgetown and was part of the Clan Jetties Penang settling at the southern section of Weld Quay. 

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Located in an eight-acre valley fronting the shores of Teluk Bahang, George Town, Penang, the Tropical Spice Garden Penang is approximately 31 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang.

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Situated approximately 28 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, the Escape Park Penang is a family theme park with exciting and challenging activities. The Escape Park Penang was founded by Mr Sim Choo Kheng, Chief Executive of Sim Leisure.

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Known as Penang’s first and only seafront retail marina, the Straits Quay Penang is located at Seri Tanjung Pinang, a newly developed township which is approximately 26.3 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. 

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Situated 34 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, Batu Ferringhi is a beach town located along the northern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia and it is one of the most popular town among the locals and foreigners alike. 

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Located approximately 24 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang by car, Gurney Drive Penang is famous for its hawker delights and exciting restaurants that come alive at night time.

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The Penang Museum and Art Gallery is located approximately 23 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang and it is a museum and art gallery set on the junction of Lebuh Farquhar and Lebuh Light in George Town, Penang. 

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Located approximately 22 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, the Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by the Indian Muslim traders from the East India Company in the 1700s. 

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Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh, also famously known as Acheen Street Mosque Penang or Acheen Street Malay Mosque is a 19th century mosque located approximately 22 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. 

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Informally called The Temple of Compassion, Kuan Yin Temple in Penang, or Kuan Yin Teng, truly lives up to its name. At this majestic and aesthetically pleasing Buddhist temple, acts of compassion are encouraged. 

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Located 35 minutes’ drive by car from Lexis Suites Penang, Sri Mahamariamman Temple is situated in Queen Street, George Town and it is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia.

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Declared as one of Malaysia’s 50 National Treasures and a National Heritage by the Malaysian Government, St. George’s Church Penang is a 19th century Anglican church situated 34 minutes’ drive away from Lexis Suites Penang.

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Situated approximately 21 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, Khoo Kongsi Penang is also known as Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, is a large Chinese clan house built more than 100 years ago by the early Khoo clansmen.

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Situated 22 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, the City Hall Esplanade, Penang also known as the Penang City Hall or Dewan Bandaraya is a local government headquarter in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. 

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Situated 22 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, Fort Cornwallis is a star shaped fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Known as the largest standing fort in Malaysia, Fort Cornwallis was named after the then Governor-General of Bengal, Marquis Charles Cornwallis. 

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If there is one edifice that stands out among all buildings in George Town, it is definitely the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion. At a glance, one could easily tell that the structure has been around for ages.

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Complex Tunku Abdul Rahman or Komtar Tower, Penang’s tallest structure, is one of today’s favourite tourist spots in the historical, world heritage site of Penang. 

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The Kek Lok Si temple is a Buddhist temple located approximately 20 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. This magnificent temple is one of the largest and most spectacular Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia.

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Known as one of the national landmarks of Malaysia, the Penang Bridge is a dual carriageway toll bridge that was the only road connection between the mainland and the Penang Island right up till the year 2014.

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The Penang Second Bridge (E28, Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge) was completed in 2014 and it connects Bandar Cassia in Seberang Perai with Batu Maung on Penang Island.

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Looking for a peaceful and laid-back place to explore, you should head to Balik Pulau Malaysia. Most of the region is blanketed by rolling hills, picturesque paddy fields, and lush greenery. It's the perfect destination for adventurers who want to get closer to nature. 

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Opened in March 1986 and established by Mr David Goh, the original Penang Butterfly Farm was the first tropical butterfly exhibition in the world. Situated in Teluk Bahang, Penang, it is approximately 44 minutes’ drive away from Lexis Suites Penang. 

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Located about 28 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang, Penang Hill is the first colonial hill station in Peninsular Malaysia and it is approximately 833m above Penang’s capital and it is generally about five degrees cooler than Georgetown.

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The Snake Temple is located approximately 10 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang and is situated at Sungai Kluang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. The Snake Temple is considered as one of its kind in the world. 

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The Penang Botanical Garden is a public park situated 25 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. The gardens, popularly known as “Waterfall Gardens” by locals due to the cascading waterfall nearby, were established in 1884 from an old quarry site.

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All those who know P. Ramlee very well can agree that he was indeed a true legend. Due to his great contributions, P. Ramlee's house today is, in fact, a museum that commemorates his illustrious career in the Malayan film and music industry.

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Batu Maung Fishing Village is located approximately 9 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. It is a neighbourhood near Bayan Lepas situated in the Southwest Penang Island District, Penang, Malaysia and it consists of several smaller fishing villages.

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The Penang Bird Park, also known to many as Butterworth Bird Park, is home to hundreds of bird families and it is located approximately 32 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang.

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Gurney Plaza Penang is located at the Gurney Drive promenade in the heart of Penang’s capital city-- George Town, and 25 kilometres away from Lexis Suites Penang. Gurney Plaza is a premier lifestyle shopping mall popular among the locals and foreigners alike. 

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A museum dedicated to Penang’s Peranakan heritage, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion is situated in George Town, Penang, and it is approximately 35 minutes’ drive away from Lexis Suites Penang. 

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Out of all the tourist attractions that Penang has to offer, the most popular tourist destinations, Queen Street and Little India would surely steal your heart. These two attractions not only offer a rich intercultural experience, but also beautiful historical sites and more.

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Glass Museum Penang is a private specialty museum in Penang. It houses the longest artwork made of glass in the country, recorded in the Malaysia Book of Record, measuring 40 feet in height.

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Looking to snap fun and quirky photos to be shared across your social media accounts? Then Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is definitely the one museum that would actually encourage you to do so until the juice on your phone runs out!

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Penang Floating Mosque is unlike any other mosques because it was built on piling and  tilts above the sea. Located in Tanjung Bungah near George Town, Penang, this over-water mosque will appear as if it is floating on sea water at high tide.

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It’s not often that you get the opportunity to visit a 25-acre fruit farm that has South East Asia’s largest collection of fruits, with over 250 species of edible fruits, Penang Tropical Fruit Farm aims to promote the amazing flora of Malaysia through education and information. 

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The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is the only Burmese Buddha temple located outside Burma. This serene temple that was built in 1805 also houses a Bodhi tree and a wishing pond.

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True to its name, Penang Wonderfood Museum is literally a one-of-a-kind ‘food museum’. This building is dedicated to promoting the glorious food culture of Penang by creating large plastic models of the national obsession that Penang is known for.

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Spend a day of leisure at the Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest that is packed with greenery and serenity. Walk by the completely safe forest area, ride a bike to cover the entire forest, or hike up the trails hidden inside.

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Made in Penang Interactive Museum (美因槟廊) is a 3D gallery museum that is located near the Penang pier. The museum houses canvas and models that are a hundred percent crafted by Penang’s creative artists.

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The Youth Park is one of the popular places to visit with your family, especially your children owing to the various attractions it has in store. It is well-maintained and clean where one can picnic, sit under the shade of the trees, click photographs, jog and more.

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Penang War Museum in Bukit Batu Maung is a fort built by the British in the 1930s. It later on gained significance when it became the site where the battle for Penang against the invading Japanese army was lost in the year 1941.

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Awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in the year 2006, the Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is the only Teochew-style temple in Georgetown dedicated to the Taoist God of the North.

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Said to be the first dam to be built on Penang island, the Air Itam Dam was also the first major engineering project by George Town's City Council. At 700 feet above sea level the area is said to create a microclimate space that is slightly cooler than more congested parts of the island.

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Located next to the Yap Temple within the George Town Heritage enclave and core zone of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Yap Kongsi is smaller than the other Kongsis but the exterior design and rooftop details are very intricate. 

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Who can get enough of shopping? You have had a very rushy sightseeing day, and haven’t gone enough of your shopping is done; then you should march straight to the Batu Ferringhi Night Market where you can spend time till late at night.

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Get a top view of Penang, the city, the lights and of course the sea from Three Sixty Rooftop Bar and Revolving Restaurant where you can get an intimate seating even with so many people around you.

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Touted to be the first archaeological park in Malaysia, Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park is well-known amongst the locals for its long and interesting history. This park is located around 20 km away from Lexis Suites Penang, around a 26 minutes’ drive.