#23 day of February – Fort Cornwallis
Intro — bricks, salt air, shadows Walk up to the crumbling brick walls of Fort Cornwallis and breathe the Atlantic-but-tropical: sweat and salt, old limestone under your fingers, humid breeze…
#22 day of February – 3D Trick Art Museum
Penang is known for its kitschy museums. There are museums in Penang for anything from durian to chocolate to shining in the dark. But this one receives some of the…
#21 day of February – Junk Cafe, George Town
Depending on your perspective, the Junk Cafe feels like a bar and restaurant within an old antique shop. Or like attending a party at a hoarder’s house. The cafe’s quirky…
#20 day of February – Masjid Kapitan Keling Mosque
Another notable Georgetown attraction is the Kapitan Keling Mosque. The Indo-Moorish edifice, built by Penang’s earliest Indian Muslim residents (East India Company troops) at the intersection of Lebuh Buckingham and…
#19 day of February – Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a three-story traditional Hakka – Teochew construction. It is a boutique hotel and one of the most well-known Georgetown attractions. The structure at 14 Leith…
#18 day of February – Clan Jetties
The Clan Jetties are considered one of the last bastions of ancient Chinese settlements on the island. And house the stilt houses of various Chinese clans. There were seven jetties…
#17 day of February – Colonial Georgetown
Excellent leisure activity in Penang is a stroll through the historic old town of George Town. Simply strolling through the streets, admiring the architecture, and enjoying the sights are a…
#16 day of February – Penang National Park
It may be Malaysia’s smallest national park, but it should not be overlooked while considering the top things to do in Penang.Penang National Park, located on the island’s northwestern coast,…