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Khoo Kongsi
U101 / U104 / 103
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Europeans. • Tropical Spice Garden U101 Weekdays: 8am – 5pm Level 53, Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR),
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27 28 11 The Historic City of George Town covers • Lorong Kulit Flea Market U201 / U202 / U203 / U204 / 502 / 304 / 10
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MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE
Built in 1883, it is the
Where to Stay Free Penang Traveller’s Map
BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS
oldest Hindu temple
in George Town. It Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Tel: 04-899 9999 Fax: 04-899 0000
began as a humble The Bayview Beach Resort Tel: 04-881 2123 Fax: 04-881 2140
Hindu shrine Copthorne Orchid Penang Tel: 04-890 3333 Fax: 04-892 3303
dedicated to Sri Toll Free: 1 800 88 8829
Muthu Mariamman.
A distinctive feature Lone Pine Hotel Tel: 04-881 1511 Fax: 04-881 1282
of the temple is its CAMPBELL STREET Golden Sands Resort Tel: 04-886 1911 Fax: 04-881 1880
ESPLANADE gopuram with 38
KHOO KONGSI LITTLE INDIA UPPER PENANG ROAD Hydro Majestic Hotel Tel: 04-890 5999 Fax: 04-890 5100
CITY HALL exquisitely carved Campbell Street is well known for its
The Esplanade is a seafront promenade CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel Tel: 04-890 8808 Fax: 04-890 8333
Built in 1903, this is the headquarters of bordering an open field where festivals and Hindu deities. Completed around 1906, the temple This little quarter of South Indian culture is A bustling lifestyle enclave comprising traditional Chinese medicinal shops, Indian
where early Indian immigrants settled down boutiques and other stores selling Flamingo By The Beach Penang Tel: 04-890 4111 Fax: 04-890 4777
the Penang Island Municipal Council. A events are often held. Located along this The Church was established by Father belongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan. The bistros, cafes, local coffee shops, clubs
winding stretch are a War Memorial to fallen Garnault along Church Street. It moved to temple features fine Chinese architecture to make Penang their home. It is the island’s and pubs, restaurants, handicraft and merchandise. The famous Campbell Street Holiday Inn Tel: 04-881 1601 Fax: 04-881 1389
World War I monument for fallen soldiers
is also located here. soldiers, a hawker food court and the its present site in 1861. In 1955, it was and craftsmanship. Visiting hours are 9am epicentre of Indian music, savoury cuisine, cultural stores, clothing shops, hotels and Market, built in 1900, is where you could Parkroyal Penang Tel: 04-881 1133 Fax: 04-881 2233
ancient Fort Cornwallis. awarded the status of a Cathedral. - 5pm daily. exotic spices and authentic goods. much more! procure fresh fruits, seafood and meats. Jerejak Resort & SPA Tel: 04-658 7111 Fax: 04-657 9221
Naza Talyya Penang Tel: 04-890 9300 Fax: 04-890 8600
TEOCHEW TEMPLE MASJID MELAYU KOMTAR Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & SPA Tel: 04-888 8888 Fax: 04-881 1800
LEBUH ACHEH
A prime Built in 1978, Hard Rock Hotel Penang Tel: 04-881 1711 Fax: 04-881 2155
example of The mosque was K o m p l e k s Tu n
Te o c h e w founded by Tengku Abdul Razak CITY HOTELS
architecture, Syed Hussain bin ( K O M TA R ) i s Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Tel: 04-227 7111 Fax: 04-226 7111
the temple Abdul Rahman Penang’s tallest Cititel Penang Tel: 04-370 1188 Fax: 04-370 2288
was built in Aideed in 1808 for the building, rising 65
1855 and early Hadhrami Arab storeys. Named Bayview Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-263 3161 Fax: 04-263 4124
TOWN HALL moved to its settlers. To this day, after the late Prime Eastin Hotel Penang Tel: 04-612 1111 Fax: 04-612 1199
present site the descendants of Minister Tun Abdul Evergreen Laurel Hotel Tel: 04-226 9988 Fax: 04-226 9989
This was the previous social venue for FORT CORNWALLIS in 1870. In those families live in Razak bin Hussein, Hotel Grand Continental Tel: 04-263 6688 Fax: 04-263 0299
Penang’s elite back in the 1880’s. Its classic PENANG STATE MUSEUM 2006, the the 19th centur y TANJONG CITY MARINA CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION the complex is a
colonial elegance was the backdrop for a Built when Captain Francis Light first bungalows that shopping mall, Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam Tel: 04-538 6666 Fax: 04-538 6222
temple received the Award of the Merit
scene in the movie, Anna and the King. landed on Penang, this ancient sentinel Almost destroyed in World War II bombing, UNESCO Asia-Pacific for Culture Heritage surround the mosque. Malaysia’s first inner city marina is open The ‘Blue Mansion’, former home of tycoon business hub and Hotel Malaysia Tel: 04-263 3311 Fax: 04-263 1621
Located nearby is an ornate fountain which of George Town stands guard over the this building houses a plethora of Penang to the public. Spanning 1.6 ha, the marina, Cheong Fatt Tze, is a famous location to film the home to the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Tel: 04-262 0006 Fax: 04-262 5289
Conservation. The temple is also known as movies and television series. Guided tours
was presented to the public of Penang by island’s cape. Visiting hours are 9am - historic artefacts. the Han Jiang Teochew Ancestral Temple. formerly known as the Church Street Pier, Penang’s State
are available daily at 11am and 3pm. Continental Hotel Tel: 04-263 6388 Fax: 04-263 8718
Koh Seang Tat in 1883. 6pm daily and closed on Sundays. is adjacent to the Penang ferry terminal. Government.
Pearl View Hotel Tel: 04-398 9888 Fax: 04-399 9810
Hotel Royal Tel: 04-226 7888 Fax: 04-226 6615
ISLAMIC MUSEUM
(SYED AL-ATTAS MANSION) Vistana Hotel Tel: 04-646 8000 Fax: 04-646 8343
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Tel: 04-222 2000 Fax: 04-261 6333
Built in 1860, this
elegant home was Sunway Hotel Georgetown Tel: 04-229 9988 Fax: 04-228 8899
once the proud abode Hotel Equatorial Tel: 04-643 8111 Fax: 04-644 8000
of Syed Mohammad Seri Malaysia Tel: 04-642 9452 Fax: 04-642 9461
Al-Attas, a prominent The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Tel: 04-370 7000 Fax: 04-370 5000
Achehnese merchant
who was a stalwart The Northam All Suite Penang Tel: 04-370 1111 Fax: 04-370 2222
suppor ter of the PENANG FERRY SERVICE Oriental Hotel Penang Tel: 04-263 4211 Fax: 04-263 5395
QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL Achehnese struggle GURNEY DRIVE Traders Hotel Penang Tel: 04-262 2622 Fax: 04-262 6526
CLOCK TOWER Penang Ferry began operations in 1920,
KAPITAN KELING MOSQUE against the Dutch. making it the oldest ferry service in Named after Sir Henry Gurney, a High Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya Tel: 04-370 7788 Fax: 04-370 0555
DEWAN SRI PINANG ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH The home has been
The 60-foot clock tower, commissioned Malaysia. These iconic ferries ply between BENGGALI MOSQUE Commissioner of Malaya, this seafront G-Hotel Tel: 04-238 0000 Fax: 04-238 0088
This community hall is a popular venue by the wealthy Cheah Chen Eok, was Built between 1817 and 1818, it is said to Founded in 1801, it is the largest historic converted into an Islamic Museum to the Seberang Perai mainland and Penang The mosque was founded in 1803. It was promenade is famous for its open air YMCA Tel: 04-228 8211 Fax: 04-239 5869
for local and international art exhibitions, built in 1897 to commemorate Queen be the oldest Anglican church in Southeast mosque in George Town. Designed in educate about the heritage of the Penang’s Island, carrying both passengers and built on land granted by the East India hawker court and Gurney Plaza, an upscale YWCA Tel: 04-828 1855 Fax: 04-828 1855
orchestras, expositions and festivals. Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Each foot Asia. Moghul architecture, it features beautiful Muslim community. Visiting hours are 9am vehicles. Company. mall with international boutiques.
represents a year in the Queen’s reign. minarets and domes. - 5.30pm daily, closed on Tuesday. The Merchant Hotel Tel: 04-263 2828 Fax: 04-262 5511
Goodhope Inn Tel: 04-229 0111 Fax: 04-229 0333
CHEAH KONGSI THE PINANG PERANAKAN Waterfall Hotel Tel: 04-229 5588 Fax: 04-227 5588
MANSION 1926 Heritage Hotel Tel: 04-228 1926 Fax: 04-229 1926
This clan temple
features classic This old mansion, Tune Hotel Penang Tel: 04-227 5807 Fax: 04-227 5806
Chinese architecture former home of Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kepala Batas Tel: 04-575 6700 Fax: 04-575 0630
with the surprising Kapitan Chung Red Rock Hotel Tel: 04-226 6060 Fax: 04-226 5959
addition of British lion Keng Kwee,
PENANG ART GALLERY Grand Paradises Hotel Penang Tel: 04-226 0084 Fax: 04-226 8155
heads on the temple. showcases over
The Penang Art Gallery was officially The lions symbolise 1,000 antiques
opened in 1964. The gallery showcases the Straits Chinese and collectibles SERVICE APARTMENTS
outstanding works by local and loyalty to the British depicting the life B Suite Tel: 04-644 4000
international artists including those from colonial powers. The of the Straits CLAN JETTIES
HAINAN TEMPLE Bayu Emas Apartments Tel: 04-881 2641
Chinese, or
Japan and Thailand. GODDESS OF MERCY TEMPLE Cheah Clan is one of
Pe ra n a k a n a s Located along the Weld Quay are Penang’s www.visitpenang.gov.my Century Bay Service Apartment Tel: 04-659 1515 Fax: 04-659 5115
Address: Tingkat Bawah, Dewan Sri STATE ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS the oldest Hokkien historical clan jetties, home to families of The temple, founded in 1866, is dedicated
This popular temple is dedicated to Kuan they were locally Golden View Service Apartments Tel: 04-899 1177 Fax: 04-899 3377
Pinang, Lebuh Light, 10200 Pulau clans in Penang. The traders, fishermen and dock workers. Built to the patron saint of seafarers, the goddess
Pinang. Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm These exquisite 19th century buildings Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. The first temple was completed known. Visiting hours are 9.30am - 5pm Mar Chor. The present building was built Krystal Suites Penang Tel: 04-613 3333 Fax: 04-613 3332
foundation was laid in 1728 by Chinese ( M o n d ay s t o Fr i d ay s ) , 9 . 3 0 a m - during the 19th century, these traditional

M A L A Y S I A
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays were formerly the Police Court and are in the 1870s. Visiting houses are built over the sea on stilts and in 1895, restored in 1995. Visiting hours Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartment Tel: 04-881 1113 Fax: 04-881 1250
Tel: 04 – 261 3144 Fax: 04 – 261 4544 now the venue for State Assemblies. settlers and completed in 1800. hours are 9am - 5pm 3pm(Saturdays), closed on Sundays and are from 8am - 8pm daily.
public holidays. are connected by wooden walkways. Stallions Apartments Tel: 04-656 0118 Fax: 04-656 0063
Email: Muzium@po.jaring.my daily.
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Evergreen Northam
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Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Jalan
Spice Garden
Village
15 TROPICAL Tanjung Resort
(Office Hours: 8.00am-5.00pm) Tel: 04-885 2388 / 1280 Opening hours: 9.00am - 6.30pm

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SPICE GARDEN Tokong Tel: 604-399 1899 Fax: 604-399 1899

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PENANG 18 PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM BOTANIC 12 Gurney
Forest Rec.
Park & The 30-hectare Botanic Gardens is a First built in 1971, this temple has gone
Created with the intention of preserving
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NATIONAL PARK Plaza popular park among locals for its
FOREST through various makeovers over the years
19 RECREATION PARK refreshing ambience. It was created in
Malaysia’s green heritage, the 25-acre
and is now one of the biggest temples in
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SUFFOLK Komtar Homestay displays. walking are carried out.
Times Square Mengkuang
HOUSE Ferry
KEK LOK SI 6 /Prangin Mall
BUTTERWORTH
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FRUIT FARM
Balathandayuthapani Temple is one of The park was opened in 2003 as an agro- two years for construction. It was officially
Pearl View Hotel the oldest Hindu temples in Penang. tourism site. It is the second largest opened in 1985. Mengkuang Dam is
Carrefour Originally, it was located within the Botanic recreational park on Penang Island with notably larger than the Air Itam Dam with
MegaMall BUKIT Gardens but was later moved to its
Balik Pulau Pinang facilities for jungle trekking, mountain a storage capacity ten times greater than
Gelugor Hotel Summit present hilltop location at the beginning
MERTAJAM & Shopping of the 20th century. The temple is the last
biking, hiking, outdoor games, jogging Air Itam. It was the former venue for the
Homestay Tesco as well as a children’s playground. Penang International Dragon Boat
Kampung Jalan Centre destination for the annual Thaipusam Festival.
Baharu Universiti Sains festival.
Malaysia 23
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Hotel Hotel Penang ST. ANNE’S
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Taman Awam Kompleks Penang
Bukit Jambul Bridge
Queensbay
Vistana Hotel
Bukit Jambul 22 Mall
Country Club Auto-City 33 32 Taman Rimba 13 FLOATING MOSQUE 22 BUKIT JAMBUL COUNTRY CLUB 31 ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
Sungai Nibong Juru Bukit Mertajam
Bus Terminal Malaysia’s first floating mosque at the Located on the sprawling greens of the A visiting priest, Fr. Adolphe Couellan,
sea is located along the scenic stretch Bukit Jambul Country Club, this world- built a small chapel in 1846. A larger
Jerejak of Tanjung Bunga. Accommodating up to class golf course offers formidable church was built in 2002 to accommodate
Sunshine Square Resort & Spa 1,500 worshippers, the mosque features fairways and greens surrounded by rock the annually growing number of pilgrims.
Homestay a blend of local and Middle Eastern
Sg. Semilang/Juru passages and dense jungle. The church is named after St Anne,
SNAKE architecture with a seven-storey minaret. mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Every
TEMPLE There is an open space for visitors to sea Its stunning 18 hole 5,763 meter, par 72 year, St Anne’s Feast in July is celebrated
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gaze peacefully. golf course was designed by Robert Trent grandly. It is usually followed by two nights
Bayan Lepas Jones Jr., a noted golf course architect. of candle light procession and vigil.
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WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM
Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai
Buddhist temple built in 1845 on land
granted by Queen Victoria as a gesture
of goodwill to Thailand. The temple
has one of the largest Reclining
Buddha statues in the world.
Spectacular to behold, the statue is
completely gold-plated and measures
33 metres in length. You can also
appreciate the magnificent
craftsmanship in the exquisite statues
of Devas and other mythical creatures
located on the temple grounds.
Opening hours: 6.00am – 5.30pm
Tel: 016-410 5115
2 DHARMIKARAMA BURMESE
TEMPLE
Located on Lorong Burma, this
Burmese temple is the favoured venue
for the Songkran festivities - Thailand’s
traditional New Year Day - which is
celebrated in April. The temple’s
serene surroundings feature a Bodhi
tree, wishing pond and pagoda.
Tel: 04-226 9575
3 SWETTENHAM PIER
Built in 1904, Swettenham Pier used
to be one of the busiest trading ports
back in the days when Penang was a
trading hub. At present it has been
redeveloped into a terminal for large
cruise ships and other boats. The new
terminal has facilities for shipping and
cruise passenger arrivals and
departures.
Tel: 04-210 2227
23 UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
25 26 Pulau (refer to Batu Feringgi map)
(USM) MUSEUM BUKIT MERTAJAM
Batu Maung WAR MUSEUM Gedung Batu Feringgi is one of Penang’s most
Fishing Village AND ART GALLERY Located 457 metres above sea level, the
Bukit popular beaches and has drawn tourists Recreational Forest is home to many
over the years to its sandy banks. Along There is a diverse collection of Baba
Homestay Tambun Nyonya and Malay artifacts, textiles, prints, mainland indigenous trees and flora and
Pulau Aman Batu this winding stretch of beach, you will fauna. Take a fascinating hike through
Proposed Pulau Musang 34 find a host of attractions from ocean traditional jewellery and Malay daggers
37 hectares of sprawling rainforest.
2nd Penang Aman Jetty sports, parasailing, horse riding and even as well as a collection of paintings.
Pulau Rimau Homestay Chalets are available for those who are
Bridge Batu Sg. Chenaam a night bazaar! Opening hours: interested to stay.
Kawan 9.00am – 6.00pm
SUNGAI CHENAAM
Bukit Jawi 9.00am – 12.15pm / 2.45pm – 6.00pm Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251
Golf (Friday) (State Forestry Department)
Resort Closed on Monday and public holidays
Tel: 04-653 3261 / 653 2137
Homestay
Sg. Duri 36
TAMAN RIMBA
TO FIREFLY BUKIT PANCHOR 15 TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN 24 SNAKE TEMPLE 33 AUTO-CITY JURU
Hotel Shopping Centre Airport Tourist Information Centre Homestay 35 SANCTUARY
(SUNGAI KERIAN) The garden is a picturesque oasis, home Built in 1850, the snake temple - also Auto-City is one of Penang’s most
For enquiries, call Kopel (Koperasi to over 500 exotic varieties of plants. Its
Pelancongan Pulau Pinang Bhd) Homestay known as the Temple of Azure Cloud - is prominent lifestyle venues. Opened in
Tel: 04-250 5502 Sg. Setar undulating landscaped trails invite visitors dedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a priest who 2003, it is a massive automobile show
to go on a mesmerising, refreshing was believed to have extraordinary healing arena for prestigious carmakers. With its
discovery. powers. However, according to local vast array of restaurants and regular
Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm folklore, a religious man offered the festivals and events, the City is a hotspot
(Last admission at 5.30pm) venomous pit vipers shelter from danger for leisure and entertainment.
4 P. RAMLEE’S HOUSE AIR ITAM DAM
Tel: 04-881 1797 and since then, they have stayed in safety Tel: 04-501 1222
This landmark commemorates the late Opened in 1962, the dam is a popular of the temple.
larger-than-life comedian, actor, singer, recreational and picnic venue. It is located
composer and film director P. Ramlee. Opening hours: 6.00am – 7.00pm
on gentle hillocks, next to Penang Hill. Tel: 04-643 7273
It chronicles his life history as well as The dam commands panoramic views
showcases personal memorabilia. of the island and George Town.
Opening hours: 10.00am – 5.30pm
(Closed on Mondays, if there is a 16 PENANG NATIONAL PARK 25 BATU MAUNG FISHING 34 BATU MUSANG JETTY
public holiday on Sunday)
For nature lovers, the national park is the VILLAGE Completed in 2007, the Batu Musang
Tel: 04-281 7484 place to be. Exciting rainforest trails take
The Batu Maung fishing village is a close- Jetty was built to improve the means of
one on a journey of beauty. Thrill seekers knit community located at Penang Island’s
transportation of the local residents of
should head for the canopy walk. southeastern tip. It is famed for a
Hovering 15m above the ground, the Pulau Aman and neighbouring Pulau
mysterious giant footprint on a boulder at Gedung to and from the mainland.
250m long walk will give you a rare the beach. Known as Tapak Gedembai,
experience. The pristine beaches of Teluk Conceptually designed to blend with the
the origins of the footprint differ among
Duyung, Muka Head and Pantai Kerachut surrounding flora and fauna the jetty is
the different communities. The Chinese equipped with food and drink stalls, toilets,
are also a popular attraction. The park is believe the footprint was left by Admiral
home to a meromictic lake and is also a waiting hall and also spacious parking
Cheng Ho, while Indians believe it was lots. Surrounded by untouched lush
5 STATE MOSQUE 8 KEK LOK SI TEMPLE nesting site for turtles. the footprint of the monkey god Hanuman greenery, the jetty has been a favourite
The State Mosque is one of the most Kek Lok Si means ‘Temple of Supreme
Opening hours: 7.30am – 7.00pm and Malays believe it belonged to a fleeing spot amongst the locals for camping,
Tel: 04-881 3530 / 881 3500 giant. picnics and fishing activities.
beautiful mosques in the country. Bliss’. Construction began in 1890, with
Construction of the mosque began in the completion of its seven-storey For ‘water taxi’ services to Pulau Aman
1976 and was completed in 1980. Elegant handcrafted “Pagoda of Ten Thousand 17 TELUK BAHANG DAM 26 WAR MUSEUM from the Batu Musang Jetty, please
and iconic, the mosque is located on 45 Buddhas” in 1930. The pagoda is The Penang War Museum is built on the contact Mr Haji Yaakob 019-409 0945
Located off the northern cape of Penang
hectares land, easily accommodating considered one of Penang's most Island, the dam was completed in 1999. remnants of an old British fort which
5,000 worshippers. beautiful architectural wonders with its Its scenic surroundings are a favourite defended Penang’s coast from attack.
Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier The museum is a memorial to those who 35 FIREFLY SANCTUARY
Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.30pm picnic spot for locals. The dam has been
and Burmese crown. A 30.2m Kuan Yin the dramatic stage for the annual Penang died defending the country as well as Behold the rare enchanting sight of
bronze statue was completed in 2002. International Dragon Boat Festival races aims to be an educational centre about
life in Penang during World War II. It fireflies along the Sungai Kerian riverbank
Please dress appropriately and remove since 2002.
Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm features old war relics and depicts the with a morning or sunset cruise. Other
your shoes before entering. Permission exotic activities you could try are octopus
to enter must be obtained from mosque Tel: 04-899 8222 lifestyle of soldiers in those times. The
historic site is an ideal setting for paintball catching, bat cave exploration and visiting
officials. Penang’s largest sea fish cage farm.
tournaments. For reservations, call Jenny
at 016-421 3606. For more information about these
Opening hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm packages, please visit:
6 SUFFOLK HOUSE Tel: 04-626 5142 www.amazingplanner.com.my
9 PENANG HILL
The Suffolk House was built in the 1780s
on a vast estate owned by the founder Penang hill offers a panoramic view of 18 PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM 27 PENANG BRIDGE
of Penang (then Prince of Wales Island), the city, 830m above sea level. Getting
to the top is half the fun with a choice of The name may seem like a misnomer as The Penang Bridge was opened in 1985. 36 TAMAN RIMBA BUKIT PANCHOR
Captain Francis Light. Considered the there are more than butterflies living here. The bridge was awarded the Grand Award
first “Great house of Penang”, the Suffolk hiking or travelling in a funicular train. At Opened in 1963, the 8-hectare park is
the summit, there is a flower garden, a The farm has over 3000 living specimens in the United States of America
House was named after Light’s birthplace, from over 50 species of rare and exotic Engineering Excellence in 1986 in addition located in the southern part of Seberang
Suffolk, England. The unique mansion mini bird park, bungalows and guest Perai. It is a popular camping site under
houses. butterflies, frogs, scorpions and other to other distinguished awards. Spanning
features authentic Anglo-Indian insects. 13.5 km, the bridge is the main link a canopy of indigenous trees and plants.
architecture, which earned it a special Funicular train schedule: 6.30am – The bat caves are a major tourist
between the mainland of Peninsular
recognition from UNESCO. The structure 9.15pm (Monday - Thursday, Sunday) Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm attraction. Chalets are available for those
Malaysia and Penang Island. It is also the
has gone through many stages of (weekdays) / 9.00am – 6.00pm who are interested to stay.
6.30am – 11.15pm (Friday & Saturday) annual site of the Penang Bridge Run.
restoration spanning over 40 years. Today, (weekends - last admission at 5.30pm)
Tel: 04-828 3263 Tel: 04-885 1253 Tel: 04-650 5250 / 650 5251
part of the mansion has been converted
into an upscale restaurant. (State Forestry Department)
Tel: 04-228 1109, Fax: 04-228 1103
Restaurant reservation: 04-228 3930