Penang is not only famous for its beaches, luxurious views, but also for the sheer number of attractions. Even Paris can envy a map of the island with historical sights. By the way, you can get a map of Penang with sights for free at your hotel or tourist information center.
One of the main symbols of the island is considered the Penang Bridge, connecting it to the mainland. It is the third longest bridge in the world. Its length is 13.5 kilometers. Be sure to walk across the bridge to take some great photos of Penang's attractions.
The description of Penang attractions is hard to imagine without the Temple of the Serpent. Not only architecture, but also a lot of legends associated with the temple attracts the attention of tourists. Every year thousands of people witness a miracle - during Buddhist holidays, a huge number of snakes crawl into the temple.
Bukit Bendera dominates Georgetown. You can climb to a height of 833 meters on foot or by cable car. There is a viewing platform at the top, from which you can see the island of Penang in all its beauty.There are many cult buildings on the island. You can find Buddhist, Muslim, Catholic and Confucian temples.
The Temple of Supreme Bliss (Kek Lok Si), which took more than 20 years to build, strikes the imagination with its splendor. This temple is rightly recognized as the most beautiful and largest Buddhist complex in all of Southeast Asia. Next to the temple is the lovely Ban Pa Thar Pagoda. Visitors to the temple can feed the live turtles in the pond and thus pray for their longevity.
In addition to religious buildings, you can also visit sights related to the island's colonial past. The Fort Cornwallis and the Penang Historical Museum are interesting in this regard.
Undoubtedly, one of the attractions of Penang is the Chinatown. This is the old part of Georgetown, which is under the auspices of UNESCO. This is where the heart of Penang beats. A lively quarter with names like bird trills, with a special color and rhythm of life attracts constant attention of tourists.
Before leaving for the island, be sure to read the description of attractions in Penang to highlight those that are most interesting to you. Because your time will definitely not be enough to see all the wonders of this island.
