Loading...
MDD VerticaFare Tracking ID Dynamic Fare Tracking ID Histogram Fare Tracking ID Fares Strip Fare Tracking ID Boxever Tracking ID Boxever ML Tracking ID Homepage Fares Tracking ID Boxever Offers Tracking ID Header Checkin ID Manage Booking Checkin ID BPG Desktop ID BPG Mobile ID Complement Journey Link IID Search Results - Manage Booking IID New Destinationprice Discover cta IID Content Strip Manual Fares IID Content Strip Dynamic Fares IID
ALL60431240 ALL54330180 ALL62332760 ALL59705690 ALL21786150 (DefaultValue) ALL11101210 ALL75955700 (DefaultValue) ALL65919200 (DefaultValue) ALL50312570 (DefaultValue) ALL54261150 (Default Value) ALL29548590 (Default Value) ALL40778730 ALL96603970
join now teaser image Unlock exclusive rewards
  • Earn Avios on every booking
  • Enjoy award flights & upgrades
  • Pay with Cash + Avios & save
Log in Log in
Unlock exclusive rewards
Log in Log in
join now teaser image Join Privilege Club
  • Earn Avios on every booking
  • Enjoy award flights & upgrades
  • Pay with Cash + Avios & save
Join now
Join Privilege Club
Join now

Top tourist attractions in Penang

still interested in travelling to {destination}?

There is a limited number of seats available. Complete your booking to secure yours.

cart recovery image
Return trip
| 4 Passengers
icon Why book with us
Enjoy online-exclusive benefits when you book directly with us.
icon Cancel within 24 hours
Plans change. Enjoy fee-free cancellation on select fare types.
icon Pay with Cash + Avios
Benefit from incredible savings and greater flexibility.

Welcome to Penang – the Pearl of the Orient

Penang is a truly enchanting place. Known as the Pearl of the Orient, the city sits on the northwest coast of Malaysia and is one of the most family-friendly, year-round destinations on the planet. 

Malaysia is an intoxicating blend of ancient and modern, with natural beauty and staggering man-made wonders. Penang epitomises the best that this incredible country has to offer.

Brimming with charming things to see and do, from galleries and malls to temples and parks, Penang takes you on a journey through Malaysian culture and history. Pagodas are nestled in the lush forests above the city, and pristine, white-sand beaches tempt you to dive in and experience the underwater world in the warm, clear ocean.

We’ll take you on a tour of our top tourist attractions in Penang, Malaysia, and give you some hints on exciting things to see and do while you’re there.

video-image

Kek Lok Si Temple

A peaceful setting where you can relax for a while, Kek Lok Si temple is one of Penang’s true gems. This famous site is covered in bold hues and ornately carved façades. 

Explore the halls, pavilions and the seven-storey pagoda of Rama VI. Then take a funicular ride to the top of the hill where you’ll find the temple’s main pagoda surrounded by exquisite gardens. 

When visiting Kek Lok Si temple, remember to watch the turtles swimming in Liberation Pond – it’s believed to bring good luck!

video-image

Penang National Park

Escape the buzz of the city with a visit to Penang National Park, one of the island’s most stunning natural attractions. 

Wander along Monkey Beach, with its crystal-clear waters and serene ambience. You’ll see monkeys from your boat tour or jungle trek as you head towards this remote spot.

You can also go high above the treetops on the canopy walkway, giving you a panoramic view of the park’s extremely diverse ecosystem. Or admire the marvels of the meromictic lake, with its layers of fresh and saltwater. 

video-image

Batu Ferringhi Beach

One of the most delightful places to visit in Penang is Batu Ferringhi Beach, the perfect spot for some water sports. There are also nearby theme parks for younger visitors to enjoy, and many excellent restaurants where you can try some spicy Malaysian cuisine.

The beach is awesome for a family day out, with shallow water that’s ideal for a paddle. If you want to go a little deeper, hire a boat and sail out to the greatest diving spots on the island, where you can swim with turtles and brightly coloured fish.

video-image

George Town

The UNESCO Heritage Site of George Town is a unique blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures. Featuring colonial architecture, it’s packed with retail and dining establishments such as markets, malls, boutiques and restaurants. 

For a glimpse into the character of Penang, take a stroll down Armenian Street. This vibrant location is filled with examples of George Town’s unique street art, shops selling authentic handicrafts, and plenty of cafés where you can take a break and watch the world go by.

video-image

The Clan Jetties

Take a walk down to the waterfront and you’ll discover a whole new historic neighbourhood, the Clan Jetties.

Homes in vivid shades line the Weld Quay and form a picturesque floating village. It dates back to the 19th century and is where Chinese migrants originally lived. 

The most popular to visit is Chew Jetty, but do bear in mind that the homes are residential. The best way to see them is by taking a guided tour. 

Check your travel requirements

Enter your information below to learn the latest on passport, visa, health and customs requirements of your destination.

Please select destination country
Departure and destination should not be same.
Please select country of citizenship
Please select departure country
Departure and destination should not be same.
Please select residence country
Passport: Official
Transit
Visa for performing athletes, artists, entertainers
SARS-CoV-2 test
Travel Document in Lieu of National Passport
detection of Orf1a/b
Passport: Macao (SAR China)
detection of the RdRp gene
Real Time RT-PCR
Single Journey Travel Document
Travel Document Red Cross
PCR
Visa for those with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education etc.
TMA
'Lu Bao Zheng'
Chinese Taipei passport with ID number
US Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)
MPOCT
'British Protected Person' passport
Exit and Entry Permit Taiwan Republic of China
COVID-19 vaccination
Visa for a Spouse (K-3)/Fiance(e) (K-1)
Next Generation Sequencing
Travel Permit
Passport for Public Affairs
RT-PCR
SARS-CoV-2
D Visa
Transportation Letter
SARS-CoV-2 RNA
viral antigen
Polio Vaccination Certificate
U.S. 'Border Crossing Card' (Form DSP-150)
Visa for international cultural exchange visitors
NEXUS Card
Molecular test
detection of the E gene
CN Travel Permit to HK and MO (One-way Permit)
Visa issued to treaty traders/treaty investors; or Australian professional specialty (E-3)
Immigrant visa
Antigen test
A Transit Visa
Single Journey Document for Resettlement
Passport Card
Passport: Normal
'Laissez-Passer'
Antigen
Passport: Special
Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees
Temporary National ID Card
US Advance Parole Document (Form I-512)
Representative of Member State to NATO
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card
Emergency Passport
UNMIK Travel Document
Visa issued to students: academic or vocational (M)
Crew General Declaration Form
'Titre de Voyage'
Permanent residence permit
'British Subject' passport
LAMP
Official Photo ID
Chinese Taipei passport without ID number
Visa issued to Intra-company transferees
No Document Type held
NAAT
Permit to Re-Enter the USA (Form I-327)
LAMP test
Caribbean Development Bank Travel Certificate
Visa for spouse or child of NAFTA professional
Re-entry Permit
Travel Permit to/from HK and MO
'Hui Xiang Zheng'
TRC
Combination Transit/Crewmember visa
Alien's Passport
Hellenic Police ID Card
'British National (Overseas)' passport
Passport: Diplomatic
Certificate of Identity
British Irish Visa Scheme
Form
Temporary passport
Travel Document for Stateless and Refugees
Visa for NAFTA professional workers (Mexico/Canada)
Interpol Passport
Rapid Antigen Test
HDA
OAS Official Travel Document
DDPCR
CN Exit and Entry Permit
Molecular Assay
US Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
LampORE
Certificate of Visa Exemption
Certificate of Naturalization
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Student ID Card
Antibody test
'Lu Xing Zheng'
Military Identity Document
Persons of Surinamese Origin Card
Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551)
detection of the N gene
Visa issued for business (B-1) or for pleasure or tourism or medical treatment (B-2).
Entry Visa
Interpol ID Card
IgG
Crew Member ID Card
Public Affairs HK and MO Travel Permit
'British Overseas Citizen' passport
Visa for victim(s) of criminal activity
'Tai Bao Zheng'
Macao (SAR China) 'Visit Permit for Residents of Macao to HKSAR'
COVID-19 PCR
National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Citizenship of India
Passport: Hong Kong (SAR China)
'British Overseas Territories Citizen' passport
Antibody
Pakistan Origin Card
Travel Document Convention 1954
IgM
Temporary workers, specialty occupations, training, Free Trade Agreement professionals
Military ID Card
RT-Lamp
Visa for those supplying critical information
National ID Card
APEC Card
'British Citizen' passport
'Kinderausweis' with photograph
Document of Identity
Birth Certificate
Subsidiary protection travel document
Seafarers' Identity Document
Crew Member Certificate
'Kinderausweis' without photograph
Molecular SARS-CoV-2 test
Visa issued to persons participating in exchange visitor programs
Temporary Travel Document
Certificate of Citizenship
SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR
Crew Member Licence
Voter's Registration Card
Passport: Consular
Nucleic acid test
Visa for religious workers
NEAR
Visa issued to employees of a designated international organization
CRISPR
Visa for family member(s) of a Legal Permanent Resident Alien
SARS -CoV-2 Assay
Travel Certificate
detection of the S gene
C Visa
Visa issued to journalists or representatives of the foreign media
Visa issued to parents/children of certain groups of aliens
Notarized Affidavit of Citizenship
Transit Visa
Passport: Service
SDA
Temporary Residence Permit
Residence Permit
Whole Genome Sequencing
Travel Document Convention 1951
Domestic passport
'Laissez-Passer' issued by the United Nations
Visa issued to students: academic or vocational (F)
Seaman Book
x
Transit country/region
Transit country cannot be same as Destination
Only one transit country can be selected.

Visa

Read more

Passport

Read more

Health

Read more

Customs

Read more

This information is provided by Qatar Airways as a courtesy. Although it is updated regularly, please check back frequently as travel conditions can change. It is recommended that you verify travel and entry requirements through independent inquiries before your trip.