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Penang Island Attractions & ActivitiesGreat Views
Don't have time to cover a lot of ground but still want to see the big picture? Our Great Views picks give you details on where to get a bird's-eye view or hidden glimpse of the most beautiful and most popular places in the area.
Category: Great Views - Penang Island Attractions & Activities
Address: (south of Teluk Bahang), Penang, MY 10350
This lush, wooded area is well known for its spectacular waterfall, which pours into several pools that are ideal for swimming. Views from the source of the falls are spectacular. This locale also proves a perennial favorite for picnics, hiking, and getting away from it all.
Category: Great Views - Penang Island Attractions & Activities
Address: MPPP #1, Penang, MY 10350
This impressive creation sits near the Kek Lok Si Temple and offers impressive views of the island below. Locals enjoy jogging and strolling along the top of the structure during cooler seasons. Great place to view Penang and her inhabitants. It's also the site of various annual religious celebrations.
KOMTAR (Komplex Tun Abdul Razak)
Category: Great Views - Penang Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Jalan Penang, Georgetown, Penang, MY 10000
This amazing, 65-story tower colors the Penang skyline with a feel of modernity. Expansive views from the building are afforded of the island below. The high-rise houses governmental and commercial offices, shops, and restaurants. Includes a squash court and geodesic dome. The tower is surrounded at its base by commercial offices.
Category: Great Views - Penang Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Seberang to Gulgor, Penang, MY
This amazing site is the largest bridge in Asia and the third largest in the world. The bridge connects the island to the mainland (Seberang) and offers unparalleled ocean views. Engineers designed the bridge to withstand earthquakes measuring up to 7.5 on the Richter scale. An amazing feat of modern engineering.
Category: Great Views - Penang Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Waterfall Rd, Penang, MY 10350
The top of Penang Hill is more 2,700 feet above sea level and promises a majestic view of the city and coastal area. To get to the top, you'll need to take the funicular railway, which involves a relaxing, half-hour journey. The climate is considerably cooler here, which is a refreshing change from the sweltering heat below.
