Itinerary: 3 memorable days in Penang with my kids

by Helen Ha
Dec 08, 10:01
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It was really a nice trip to Penang with very cheap food and wonderful services.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 55.29 USD
Total travel distance 51.0 km
Number of places 15 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Historic Landmark Scenic
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

07:00

Penang International Airport Detail Map

11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Penang International Airport and Bayan Lepas International Airport, Bayan Lepas area is located in Penang, Malaysia. The airport is 16 km south of Penang.

Take a bus/train

2.10 USD

30 mins

18.93 km

08:45

Hotel Malaysia Detail Map

7, Jalan Penang

Hotel Malaysia is located at 7, Jalan Penang, Penang, Malaysia

Only 30 minutes drive to the airport and within enjoyable drive to all the sight seeing places this "Pearl of the Orient' can offer.
A most convenient hotel with health centre, hair-dressing salon,cocktail lounge, conference hall, karaoke lounge and ample parking facilities.

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0.40 USD

5 mins

1.14 km

10:00

Penang Street Art Detail Map

Penang, Malaysia

Penang Street Art, and in particular George Town Street Art, has in the past few years enhance its appeal as a tourist destination.

This street art includes painted murals and wrought iron caricatures.
There are numerous eating shops and road stalls here.
It's a nice area to walk, take pictures, buy souviniers, have an ice cream.

Take a bus/train

0.40 USD

5 mins

1.86 km

11:15

Chew Jetty Detail Map

59A, Chew Jetty, Weld Quay, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Clan Jetties form part of the Penang Heritage Trail. There used to be seven jetties until one was demolished by fire and now six remain.

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2.75 USD

5 mins

1.47 km

12:30

Joo Hooi Cafe Detail Map

475 Penang Road, Penang, George Town 5.00 USD

Joo Hooi Cafe is a favourite spot among locals and tourists alike, the coffee shop serve classic Chinese hawker delicacies at its best.

The cafe also does a good line in char koay teow, Penang’s other staple dish, though again, be prepared to wait if you go there over a busy lunchtime.
You can order the dish at the Joo Hooi cafe but they w.ill bring it from the neighbouring rival stall

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.34 km

13:15

Menara Komtar Complex Detail Map

Magazine Road, 10300 Georgetown, Malaysia 5.00 USD

Komtar Tower, or Menara Komtar Complex is Penang's tallest building and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia located in the heart of George Town, dominating the island's skyline. KOMTAR is an acronym for Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak.

If you want to discover the island there's a bus station at the ground floor.
You'll find the shops on the second, third and fourth floor.
On the third floor you'll find also a sky bridge to a another shopping complex: the Prangin' Mall.
There's a free bus service courtesy of the Georgetown Municipal Council.

Take a bus/train

0.40 USD

5 mins

1.27 km

15:30

Char Koay Teow Detail Map

162, Jalan Macalister, George Town

Char Koay Teow is located at 162, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

Hotel Malaysia Detail Map

7, Jalan Penang

Hotel Malaysia is located at 7, Jalan Penang, Penang, Malaysia

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2.75 USD

5 mins

0.7 km

09:15

Toh Soon Cafe Detail Map

Lebuh Campbell, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Penang 5.00 USD

Toh Soon Cafe’s located in a narrow alleyway, and all clad in green, along with a pretty old looking hand painted signboard.

Toh Soon Cafe is a small coffee shop situated at a back lane along Campbell Street that serves a variety of bread and toasts, homemade Hainan coffee and nasi lemak.
The food and coffee served is quite nice.

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0.40 USD

5 mins

1.03 km

10:30

Sri Mariamman Temple Detail Map

Queen Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia

Sri Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple set on Lebuh Queen and Lebuh Chulia in Georgetown’s compact Little India district: a vibrant community whose outer face is of saris, incense shops and banana leaf curry houses. Built in 1833, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god, Lord Subramaniam.

These days, the temple serves a community that is largely dominated by Indians, with moneychangers, jewellers, restaurants and tea stalls.
The main attraction of the temple is the priceless statue of Lord Subramaniam.
Just across Lebuh Chulia from the Sri Mariamman temple, you will find the Kapitan Keling Mosque.

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2.75 USD

5 mins

1.91 km

12:45

Cecil St Wet Market & Hawker Detail Map

40-48, Lebuh Cecil, George Town, 10300 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Penang 2.00 USD

Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre is the biggest hawker centre within the inner city of George Town. It is built as part of the Cecil Street Market.

Another must-try food in the hawker centre is Chulia Street Curry Mee.
For Koay Teow Th'ng lovers, this Lum Lai's is a must-try food, as it's 1 of the best Koay Teow Th'ng in Penang.

Take a bus/train

1.80 USD

20 mins

15.44 km

14:15

Penang Snake Temple (Tokong ular) Detail Map

Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

The Snake Temple honours a Buddhist monk named Chor Soo Kong in the memory of Chor Soo Kong, a Buddhist monk said to have great healing powers.

Entrance to the temple is free but donations are welcome.
There are also a few turtles and lizards here.
You can have a picture with a snake on your shoulders.
There is a number of souvenirs shops are available outside.

Pickup a taxi

5.79 USD

15 mins

5.44 km

15:45

Queensbay Mall Detail Map

Queensbay Mall Queensbay Mall 100, Persiaran Bayan Indah Queens Bay 14300 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia 4.00 USD

Queensbay Mall is currently the largest lifestyle shopping mall in Penang with a gross built up of 2.5 million sq ft and over 1 million sq ft net lettable area. The Mall is minutes away from the Penang Bridge and the Penang International Airport.

Minutes away from the Penang Bridge, it is a waterfront complex in Bayan Lepas near the airport.
The mall is home to mid-level restaurants, branded clothing stores, electronics shops and even a large Golden Screen Cinemas complex.
A cheaper way to get to Queensbay Mall from anywhere on the island is to take the Rapid Penang bus #307.