Penang
About 1 hr by plane from Kuala Lumpur
George Town's street art, temples and Malaysia's best hawker food.
Why locals go
The food weekend by short flight or a four-hour drive.
Visiting Kuala Lumpur?
At 1 hr by plane, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Kuala Lumpur for your flight home.
What to book
- George Town street art walk
- Kek Lok Si temple
- Penang Hill funicular
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Heritage hotel in George Town
- Sunset at Penang Hill
With friends
- Hawker food crawl
- Batu Ferringhi beach
When to go
Year-round.