4 days in Penang Island Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Penang Island route planner
Start: Johor Bahru
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End: Johor Bahru
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George Town — 3 nights

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.Step off the beaten path and head to Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang and Monkey Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Batu Ferringhi Beach and The Habitat Penang Hill. Take a break from George Town with a short trip to Escape Penang in Teluk Bahang, about 36 minutes away. Spend the 27th (Sun) exploring nature at Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, stroll through Penang Longest Trail, see what you can catch with Soon Coastal Fishing, and examine the collection at Penang House of Music.
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our George Town sightseeing planner.
Johor Bahru to George Town is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Johor Bahru to George Town due to the time zone difference. November in George Town sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Penang Island travel guide
Pearl of the Orient
Penang Island blends historical elements with natural exploration. Long a place of trade between Asian kingdoms and European colonial powers, the island's varied history and cultural influences are seen in a range of historical and cultural sites around its main urban centers, from British forts and factories to Chinese shophouses and narrow market streets. Outside of the towns, the island offers palm-lined beaches, sprawling native jungles, and agricultural land, which is known for providing the island with the fresh produce used in its thriving cuisine.