Day 1
Heritage Jetties & Peranakan History
Morning
- Clan Jetties of PenangWeld Quay, 1-2 hours
- Pinang Peranakan MansionGeorge Town Heritage Zone, 1-2 hours
Afternoon
- George Town Street Art HuntArmenian Street / Lebuh Chulia, 2-3 hours
Penang, Malaysia — Summer 2026
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George Town before and during its festival month: the hawker stalls and Michelin-starred Peranakan tables, heritage shophouse hotels, street-art walks, and the George Town Festival programme running 1–9 August.
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The plan
A four-day exploration of Penang focusing on the UNESCO heritage core of George Town, its world-famous street food culture, and the island's natural highlights. This plan balances dense walking days in the historic centre with kid-friendly science and nature excursions to Penang Hill and the National Park.
- 4 activities require booking
- Heavy outdoor walking days
- Best for ages 7 and 10
- Concentrated in George Town heritage zone
Day 2
Science, Skyscrapers & Street Food
Morning
- Tech Dome PenangKomtar, 2-3 hours
Afternoon
- Rainbow Skywalk at The TopKomtar, 1 hour
Anytime
- Hin Market at Hin Bus DepotGeorge Town, 1-2 hours
Day 3
Temple Peaks & Rainforest Trails
Morning
- Kek Lok Si TempleAir Itam, 2-3 hours
Afternoon
- Penang Hill Funicular RailwayAir Itam, 1 hour
- The Habitat Penang HillPenang Hill, 2 hours
Day 4
Jungle Trekking & Beach Sunsets
Morning
- Penang National Park HikeTeluk Bahang, 3-4 hours
Afternoon
- Tropical Spice GardenTeluk Bahang, 1-2 hours
Evening
- Batu Ferringhi BeachBatu Ferringhi, 2 hours
Book ahead
- Blue Mansion Guided TourEssentialBook 1-2 weeks ahead
- Penang Hill Funicular Fast TrackBook 1-2 days ahead
- George Town Food TourEssentialBook 1-2 weeks ahead
- Afternoon Tea at The E&OBook 2-3 days ahead
- Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School EateryEssentialBook 1-2 weeks ahead
Places in this collection
Food & drink (42)
- Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, PENANG
- 786 Char Kway Teow, Singapore
- Bukit Merah View Food Centre, Singapore
- The Maker Penang, George Town
- 169 Carnarvon Street, George Town
Sights (38)
- Penang Hill, Penang
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion, George Town
- Blue Mansion, George Town
- Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang
Areas (30)
- George Town, Penang
- Penang
- Batu Ferringhi, Penang
- Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island
Stays (24)
- Campbell House, George Town
- Areca Hotel, George Town
- Bellevue Hotel, Penang Hill
- Carnarvon House, George Town
Getting around (11)
- Penang Hill Funicular, Air Itam, Penang
- Penang Hill Funicular Railway, Penang Hill
- Butterworth station, Penang
- Chulia Street, Penang Island
Things to do (3)
- 7 Terraces antique store, Georgetown, Penang
- Canopy Walkway (Titian Kanopi), Penang National Park
- Pulau Tikus, Penang
124 more places in this collection
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