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50 things to do in Penang

A guide to the best things to do and attractions in Penang

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The ultimate list for your ultimate Penang experience. Think you can check off all 50?

Heritage

Heritage

You haven't been to Penang if you don't soak up the city's rich, cultural heritage

Food and drink

Food and drink

It's not just about assam laksa and char kuey teow; savour delicious Nyonya food, roti jala and more

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Food and drink

Beat the heat with an ice ball

Beat the heat with an ice ball

Every city's inhabitants will wax nostalic about a childhood treat; for Penangites, the said treat would be the shaved ice ball. Basically an edible snow ball,...

Arts and culture

Climb the 500 steps to Waterfall Hilltop Temple

Climb the 500 steps to Waterfall Hilltop Temple

Waterfall Hilltop Temple is a splendid representation of the Hindu devotees. It’s a 500-step climb but at the end of it you’ll see a 180-degree...

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Music and nightlife

Book a ticket to Penang's largest jazz festival

Book a ticket to Penang's largest jazz festival

Penang Island Jazz Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in Malaysia and a very popular one in Penang, this annual festival sees international and...

Enjoy vivacious drum beats at the Penang World Music Festival

Enjoy vivacious drum beats at the Penang World Music Festival

Penang World Music Festival is also an annual music festival held at the end of March at the Penang Botanic Gardens where vivacious drum beats or gentle strums...