Choose Your Perfect Itinerary#
Whether you have one day or a whole week, we have the perfect Penang itinerary for you. Each guide includes detailed schedules, food recommendations, and local tips.
1-Day Itinerary
Only have 24 hours in Penang? This optimized itinerary covers the essential street art, top heritage sites, and must-eat hawker dishes for the ultimate day trip experience.
2-Day Itinerary
Two days in Penang allows you to experience both George Town's UNESCO heritage and the hilltop temples while enjoying the best street food Malaysia has to offer.
3-Day Itinerary
Discover the perfect balance of heritage, culture, and cuisine with our carefully crafted 3-day Penang itinerary. From George Town's UNESCO streets to hilltop temples and hawker feasts.
4-Day Itinerary
Four days gives you the complete Penang experience: George Town's UNESCO heritage, hilltop temples, beach relaxation, and an epic culinary journey through Malaysia's food capital.
Legendary Penang Food#
Penang is Malaysia's food capital. From char kway teow to assam laksa, discover the dishes that put this island on the culinary map.
Char Kway Teow
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Iconic stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and egg, cooked over high heat to achieve the coveted 'wok hei' (breath of the wok) smoky flavor.
Penang Assam Laksa
Tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup made with mackerel, tamarind, torch ginger flower, and garnished with mint, pineapple, and thick shrimp paste (petis). A UNESCO-recognized dish.
Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)
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Rich prawn noodle soup with thick yellow noodles and vermicelli in a savory broth made from prawn heads and pork bones. Served with kangkung, hard-boiled egg, and crispy shallots.
Nasi Kandar
Steamed rice served with a variety of curries, fried chicken, vegetables, and sambal. A Penang icon born from Indian Muslim traders carrying rice on shoulder poles (kandar).
George Town Street Art#
Discover the murals that transformed George Town into an open-air gallery. From Ernest Zacharevic's iconic "Kids on Bicycle" to the 52 steel rod sculptures, explore art that tells Penang's story.
- โ12+ iconic murals with maps & tips
- โBest times for photography
- โWalking route suggestions
- โHidden gems most tourists miss
Why Visit Penang?#
UNESCO Heritage
George Town's historic center is a living museum of colonial architecture, clan houses, and multicultural temples.
Food Paradise
From hawker stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, Penang offers some of the best food in Southeast Asia.
Street Art Capital
Walk through an open-air gallery with murals and sculptures that tell the story of Penang's heritage.
Famous Hawker Centers#
The heart of Penang's food culture beats in its hawker centers. Here are the spots every food lover must visit.
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
Penang's most famous seafront hawker centre, perfect for sunset dining with a sea breeze. Features over 50 stalls serving iconic Penang dishes. A must-visit for first-timers.
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New Lane Hawker Centre
Popular night-time hawker street in the heart of George Town. Famous for char kway teow, satay, and economy rice. A local favorite with excellent variety.
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Kimberley Street
Historic street food haven famous for its Teochew dishes. Best known for koay chiap (duck noodle soup), char kway kak, and late-night dim sum.
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