Asia · Heritage
Penang
A UNESCO-listed trading port that is effectively a food destination.
- Place
- Penang · Malaysia · MY
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Heritage
- ID
- DST-0171
Why go
A UNESCO-listed trading port that is effectively a food destination.
George Town's shophouse architecture and street art sit alongside what many rate as Malaysia's best hawker food. Two to three days is enough and worth building a trip around.
Signature experiences
- George Town street art and shophouse walk
- Hawker crawl at Gurney Drive and Chulia Street
- Penang Hill funicular
Interest tags
foodhistoryarchitecturestreet artmarkets
Good for
Food travellersCouplesBudget travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Dec-Feb · Jun-Aug
Avoid months
Sep-Nov (rain)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
PEN · Penang
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
MY
