Penang tourist information – what to do

Visitors to Penang will find lots to see and do in one relatively small and negotiable island. Thee are many delightful attractions in Penang and it is possible to spend most of a trip sightseeing around all the glistening temples and colonial treasures. But most visitors pencil in a considerable amount of beach time as well as the emerald green ocean is ripe for enjoying all year-round.

The blustery conditions which makes the Straits of Melaka world renown can be harnessed for all manner of watersports such as parasailing and windsurfing. There are great opportunities for scuba diving at offshore reefs and wrecks whilst snorkelling trips to untouched virgin beaches are great for families with younger children.

Golf is a massive draw to the island and there are a number of championship-standard courses for lovers of this most gentle of sports. Plus all sports fans will have ample chance to demonstrate their worth with facilities such as tennis and squash court in most of the large hotels, plus there a smattering of amateur clubs for those wanting to compete with other enthusiasts.

And nature lovers can enjoy birdwatching and trekking through the jungles of Penang National Park or perhaps ride a pony along soft white sand of this unspoilt paradise. No matter what your disposition, there is something to do in Penang that will make your holiday truly magical.

Sightseeing
Jade statues, colonial forts, stunning views and snake-infested temples? Needless to say sightseeing is a serious business around Penang… more

Activities
There are all manner of activities and sports on Penang for all ages so you’re bound to find just the thing for keeping the whole family entertained… more

Shopping
With so many different cultures pressed into the island, there are treasures beyond your wildest dreams to be found if you know where to look… more

Festivals
Each of the diverse cultures that comprised Penang’s unique society has their own way of celebrating making the island one of the most festival-heavy places in the world… more

Entertainment
From traditional Malay folk dancing to glitzy stage shows and Chinese theatre, there is no end to dazzling entertainment in Penang… more

Beaches
With such a wide choice from clean and developed Batu Ferringhi with world class facilities to untouched stretched of natural park coastline, its easy to see why Penang’s beaches are such a big draw… more