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George Town

George Town is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is Malaysia's sixth largest city, with a population of about 708,000, with 1.7 million in the metro area, as of 2020. Founded as an entrepôt in 1786, it was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. Over the centuries, the city has evolved into a melting pot of sorts and is now home to a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic populace. Due to its unique architecture, the old core of the city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. George Town is also regarded as the culinary capital of Malaysia.

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  1. Do

    Batu Ferringhi

    The sandy beaches of Batu Ferringhi also offer various activities, ranging from parasailing to riding a beach buggy.

  2. Do

    ESCAPE Theme Park

    The ESCAPE Theme Park consists of two parts - one for jungle-themed activities and another for aquatic games. The former includes zip-lines, bungee jumping and rock climbing, whilst the latter contains water tunnels, slides and pools - all within a refreshing jungle setting.

    Tue-Sun 10AM-6PMTicket prices start from RM42.50/pax; free for children below 3

  3. Do

    Hin Bus Art Depot

    Art aficionadi can head to this art gallery, which periodically curates art exhibitions. It also contains open spaces for events, a garden and cafes. A pop-up market featuring local artists and other retailers is held every Sunday.

    Mon-Fri noon-10PM, Sat Sun 11AM-8PMEntrance is free of charge

  4. Do

    Occupy Beach Street

    Every Sunday morning, Beach Street, Bishop Street, Church Street and Church Street Ghaut are turned into car-free zones. Family-friendly recreational activities and roadside stalls will be set up along these roads.

    Sun 7AM-1PMEntrance is free of charge

  5. Do

    Paintball at Penang War Museum

    What better way to enjoy a paintball match than a historical setting at a former British fortress? Packages are available for groups of 10 to 20.

  6. Do

    Rainbow Skywalk

    This glass walkway above sea level is not for the acrophobic. Opened in 2016, the Rainbow Skywalk, at the top of the KOMTAR Tower, is the highest glass skywalk in Malaysia. Standing on transparent glass just a few inches thick, one could not only see the busy streets directly below, but also have a bird's eye view of much of the city.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11PM, school and public holidays: 10AM-11PMRM68 for adults (RM45 for Malaysian citizens), and RM45 for children, senior citizens and the impaired (RM26 for Malaysian citizens)

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    The Gravityz

    Launched in 2018, The Gravityz is a series of rope courses along the outside of KOMTAR Tower. Again not for the acrophobic, it includes a flying fox zipline and a narrow mesh-wire pathway designed to challenge your balancing skills. Only six persons are allowed at the rope courses at any given time and personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided.

    10AM-6PMTicket prices start from RM90/pax (discounts for Penangites and Malaysians from other states)

  8. Do

    The Habitat

    The Habitat offers well-constructed jungle trails. The Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk is an elevated semi-circular platform, the highest of its kind in Penang - providing an all-round bird's eye view of Penang Hill out to the vast expanse of the Malacca Straits. The Langur Way Canopy Walk gives tourists a panoramic view of the greenery below whilst being right inside the forest canopy.

    9AM-7PMTicket prices start from RM55/person

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    Penang Sports Club

    It was founded as the Penang Cricket Club in 1900 at what is today the Padang Kota Lama, which was its original cricket ground. It moved to its current premises in 1939, and assumed its current name in 1947. The original clubhouse and cricket pitch were destroyed during World War II and never rebuilt.

  10. Do

    Penang Bowl

    A 16-lane bowling venue for bowlers within the city centre.

    10AM-1AM