5 days in Penang Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Penang holiday planner
Start: Kuala Lumpur
Fly
1
George Town, Penang Island
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Kuala Lumpur
Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 10
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
View full calendar
George Town, Penang Island — 4 nights
©
A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cannon Street and Colonial Penang Museum. There's lots more to do: have some family-friendly fun at Laser Battle, buy something for everyone on your list at Gurney Plaza, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kek Lok Si Temple, and take an in-depth tour of Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read George Town journey planner.
Kuala Lumpur to George Town is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Western Indonesia Time is minus 1 hour. In May in George Town, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 6 — 10:
Highlights from your trip
Penang travel guide
Pearl of the Orient
Highly industrialized and urbanized, the island of Penang sits off the western coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and boasts a rich cultural heritage blending Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Although most visitors come for the beaches and fishing villages, no tour of Penang is complete without a stop in World Heritage-listed George Town. This cosmopolitan island capital boasts a diverse architectural heritage, its oldest sections packed with 19th-century mosques, churches, temples, and colonial buildings. Another highlight of Penang tourism are the many festivals, showcasing cultural diversity and offering foreign visitors a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the "Pearl of the Orient."
