Though a relatively small island, Penang has plenty to offer, from wonderfully sandy beaches, to a vibrant modern city life, to spectacular cultural and historical attractions, to fantastic shopping, to arguably some of the best food in Malaysia. There are lots of Penang attractions, with an array of temples, cultural and historical sites, and others.
Khoo Kongsi Temple
Known to be one of the finest and oldest Chinese clan house in the country, the Khoo Kongsi Temple is a spectacular one, with its ornate structure still well-preserved. The Khoo clan was started in 1935, and the congretation house-temple was completed nine years later. The temple has two floors: The bottom one being the Khoo Kongsi Clam Museum, and the top housing the majestic central hall, the ancestral hall, and the hall to the God of prosperity.
Cheong Fatt Tze (Blus Mansion)
Another important heritage site is the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion, a wonderfully well-preserved 18th and 19th-century Chinese structure. The mansion, which was once the home of an successful Nanyang industralist, was built relying on the principles of Feng Shui, from 1896 to 1904.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a perfect example of how an affluent Baba-Nyonya lived a century ago. The Babas and Nonyas, also known as the Peranakans, are one of Penang’s prominent cultures, with a unique mix of customs and traditions. The mesmerizing mansion preserves the special cultural architecture, along with lots of antiques and artefacts.
Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)
Offering a cool atmosphere, contrary to the warm weather in the island, Penang Hill is one of the most popular attractions in Penang. Not only do you get a cool escape, but also wondrous splendid views of the entire island from the top. Perhaps the best part about the hill is the enchanting funicular train which takes visitors to the top of the hill, which nestles a restaurant, a mosque, a church, a Hindu temple, and even a snake show.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Standing proudly on top of a hill in Ayer Itam, the Kek Lok Si Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia. This enchanting temple, which was founded over a century ago, offers beautiful gardens and sacred temples. There is the amazing Pagoda of 1000 Buddhas, the statues of The Four Heavenly Kings, the enormous bronze Kuan Yin statue on the hill, and other magnificent sights.
The many attractions in Penang will keep any visitor entertained and in awe. The most spectacular of them all consist of the city’s cultural and historical gems, such as its temples and historical sites.
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