Penang Tourist Attractions Sight Index



        

The Penang Tourist Attractions Sight Index makes looking up a tourist attraction so easy - all the sights are listed in alphabetical order. And if that's not enough, a separate section called Penang Tourist Attractions groups the attractions by category. Together, they help you find whatever attraction you are looking for speedily and effortlessly.

On this page are the names of tourist attractions, followed by the category we have placed them, and a brief description. There are a few tourist attractions that are grouped under more than one category.

  1. 120 Armenian Street: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) House where Dr Sun Yat Sen had his base in Penang
  2. 1886 Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Oldest commercial buildings on Beach Street in its original appearance
  3. ABN Amro Bank: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai, today housing the Royal Bank of Scotland
  4. Acheen Street Mosque: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mosque of the Malay community in Inner George Town
  5. Aeon Seberang Prai City: (Shopping Mall) Huge shopping centre at Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
  6. Argus Lane: (Roads) Short lane at the back of the Church of the Assumption
  7. Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple: (Hindu Temples) Hindu temple with the biggest gopuram in Malaysia
  8. Arulmigu Naga Naathar Temple: (Hindu Temples) Small Hindu shrine dedicated to the king cobra
  9. Arulmigu Sree Ganeshar Temple: (Hindu Temples) Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu deity with the elephant head
  10. Ayer Itam Dam: (Infrastructures) The first dam to be built on Penang Island
  11. Ayer Itam Maha Mariamman Temple: (Hindu Temples) Maha Mariamman Temple established by the Hindu community in Air Itam
  12. Balathandayuthapani Temple: (Hindu Temples) Hill-top Hindu temple associated with annual Thaipusam festival
  13. Balik Pulau: (Localities) Town on the southwest side of Penang Island
  14. Ban Hin Lee Bank Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) One of the few banks established in penang
  15. Baobab Tree: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Oldest planted tree in Malaysia
  16. Bat Cave Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple built in a cave filled with bats
  17. Batu Ferringhi: (Beaches, Localities) Famous stretch of beach
  18. Batu Kawan: (Localities) Site of new township and Second Penang Bridge
  19. Batu Maung: (Localities) Island-end of Second Penang Bridge
  20. Batu Maung Bottle Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple decorated with wine and beer bottles
  21. Bel Retiro Bungalow: (Heritage Sites) The most prestigious address on Penang Hill
  22. Bellevue Penang Hill Hotel: (Heritage Sites) The highest hotel in Penang
  23. Beow Hiang Lim Temple: (Buddhist Temples) Buddhist temple on the way to the Penang Hill railway station
  24. Blissful Memorial Park: (Monuments) Cemetery with largest entrance arch
  25. Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Lesser known Khoo clan temple
  26. Botanical Gardens Waterfalls: (Nature Sites) Big waterfall within the Botanical Gardens
  27. Brown Memorial: (Monuments) Monument to David Brown, largest land owner in Penang
  28. Bukit Gambier Waterfalls: (Nature Sites) A small waterfall behind Mutiara Indah apartments
  29. Bukit Jambul Complex: (Shopping): Shopping mall in the Bukit Jambul area of Bayan Lepas
  30. Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest: (Nature Sites) Forest park located 8km from the town of Bukit Mertajam
  31. Burmah Road Gospel Hall: (Churches) The oldest premises of the Brethren Assemblies in Southeast Asia
  32. Butterworth Outer Ring Road: (Infrastructures) New motorway in Butterworth
  33. Cantonese Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple for the god of prosperity run by the Hakkas and Cantonese.
  34. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit: (Churches) Cathedral church of the parish in Green Lane.
  35. Cenotaph: (Monuments) Monument to whose who died in World War I
  36. Cheah Kongsi: (Clan Temples) One of the oldest Chinese clan temples in Penang
  37. Cheng Kon Sze Temple (Cheng Ji Chan): (Chinese Temples) Temple of a Thousand and Two Steps
  38. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage mansion which won Unesco award for restoration
  39. Cherok Tokun Relics: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) The only ancient megalith in Penang
  40. Chew Jetty: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Biggest of the clan jetties on the George Town waterfront
  41. Chinese Anti-War Memorial: (Monuments) Monument at the junction of Air Itam Road and Hill Railway Road
  42. Chinese Chamber of Commerce: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Lebuh Light
  43. Chinese Recreation Club: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Sports club started by the Chinese in the beginning of the 20th century
  44. Choo Chay Keong Temple: (Clan Temples) Temple dedicated to the Yap patron deities
  45. Chor Soo Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Chinese temple dedicated to the same deity as the Snake Temple
  46. Chowrasta Market: (Infrastructures) Major community market at Penang Road area
  47. Chooi Bee Keong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Small Chinese temple in Tanjong Tokong for the worship of Chu, Ti and Lee Wangye.
  48. Chung Keng Kwee Temple: (Chinese Temples) Private ancestral temple of Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee.
  49. Chung Ling High School: (Schools) One of the biggest Chinese boys school in Penang
  50. Church of Immaculate Conception: (Churches) Catholic church in Pulau Tikus founded by Eurasians
  51. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows: (Churches) Catholic church for the Chinese-speaking parishioners in Penang
  52. Church of the Assumption: (Churches) Catholic church started by Eurasians who arrived with Francis Light
  53. Church of the Holy Name of Jesus: (Churches) Church in the town of Balik Pulau
  54. Church Street Pier: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage pier on the George Town waterfront
  55. City Hall: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Civic building at the Esplanade
  56. City Stadium: (Infrastructures) The oldest stadium in Malaysia that is still in use.
  57. Clan Jetties: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Jetties along the George Town waterfront associated with the different Chinese clans
  58. Convalescent Bungalow: (Heritage Sites) One of the oldest bungalows on Penang Hill
  59. Convent Light Street: (Schools) Oldest convent school in Malaysia
  60. Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Cemetery of the Indian Muslim community of the Mustali subsect of Ismaili Shia Islam
  61. Dewan Sri Pinang: (Buildings) Auditorium for live performances
  62. Dewan Undangan Negeri Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) State Assembly Building, formerly the Police Court
  63. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple: (Buddhist Temples) Biggest Burmese Temple in Penang
  64. Eastern & Oriental Hotel: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Grandest hotel in Penang
  65. Eng Tai Association: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Obscure clan association in the Inner City of George Town
  66. Farquhar Street Mission House and Chapel: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Dilapidated building that was one of the oldest premises of the nonconformist Protestant movement called Brethren Assemblies
  67. Foo Tye Sin Mansion: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Huge mansion along Lebuh Light, now converted and reused
  68. Fort Cornwallis: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Fortress to protect the British Settlement of Penang
  69. Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Lighthouse erected to guide ships into Penang harbour
  70. Francis Light Memorial: (Monuments, Heritage Sites & Buildings) Monument erected to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Penang
  71. Francis Light Statue: (Monuments, Heritage Sites & Buildings) Monument erected to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Penang
  72. Francis Light Tomb: (Monuments, Heritage Sites & Buildings) Tomb of the founder of the British Settlement in Penang
  73. Gandhiji Ashram (@ Dewan Mahatma Gandhi): (Hindu Temples) Hindu community hall along Jalan Kebun Bunga
  74. Garage, The: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building housing specialty shops and boutiques
  75. Geok San Soo Temple: (Chinese Temples) Chinese temple beside the Tanjung Bungah Market & Community Hall
  76. George Town Dispensary: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building at the junction of Lebuh Pantai and Gat Lebuh China.
  77. Gertak Sanggul: (Beaches, Localities) Fishing village on the southwest tip of Penang Island
  78. Ghee Hiang: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) One of the oldest traditional biscuit and sesame oil manufacturers in Penang
  79. Gold Coast Apartments: (Apartments & Condominiums) Apartment in Bayan Lepas near Queensbay Mall.
  80. Golden Mountain Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple in Tanjung Bungah often visited by snakes during the birthday of its deity
  81. Gudang Acheh: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) One of the tallest buildings along Beach Street in the 19th century
  82. Gurdwara Sahib Khalsa Dhamak Jatha: (Hindu Temples) Sikh temple along Brick Kiln Road (Jalan Gurdwara)
  83. Gurney Drive: (Localities) Seaside promenade
  84. Gurney Plaza: (Shopping) Upscale mall along Gurney Drive
  85. Hai Kee Chan: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Mansion belonging to Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee
  86. Hainan Temple: (Clan Temples) Hainanese temple to the deity Ma Chor Po
  87. Heong San Hoay Kuan / Chong San Wooi Koon: (Clan Temples) Cantonese District Association from the early 19th century
  88. Heong Sun See Temple: (Chinese Temples) Buddhist temple along the old Tanjung Tokong road.
  89. Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple: (Chinese Temples) Chinese temple in the Armenian Street Heritage Enclave
  90. Homestead: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Huge mansion by the sea at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
  91. Hong Hock See Temple: (Chinese Temples) Small Chinese temple along Jalan Perak
  92. Hong Sun Seah Temple: (Chinese Temples) An old Chinese temple in Green Lane.
  93. House of Yeap Chor Ee: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Museum showcasing the furniture and memorabilia of late Penang tycoon Yeap Chor Ee
  94. HSBC Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) One of the first buildings to be rebuilt following the Second World War
  95. Huat Huah Liam Temple: (Chinese Temples) Buddhist temple with pagoda columbarium in Hye Keat Estate
  96. Hui Aun Association: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Hokkien district association with working class members
  97. Hu Yew Seah: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Organisation set up to promote Chinese education among the English-speaking Chinese in Penang
  98. Immigration Department: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building which was once part of the police station complex
  99. India House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building built by prominent members of the Chettiar community
  100. Islamic Council Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building which was Government Offices during the British administration
  101. Island Plaza: (Shopping Mall) Upmarket mall in Tanjong Tokong
  102. Jade Emperor Pavilion: (Chinese Temples) Taoist temple at the foot of Penang Hill
  103. Japanese Cemetery: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Late 19th century cemetery for the small Japanese community in Penang
  104. Jelutong Expressway: (Infrastructures) New motorway along the east coast of Penang Island
  105. Jelutong Tai Tay Yah Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple for the worship of the Taoist god of medicine
  106. Jewish Cemetery: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Oldest burial place for Jews in Malaysia and the region
  107. Kapitan Keling Mosque: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mosque of the Indian Muslim community in George Town
  108. Kar Yin Association: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Cantonese district association building built in the Art Deco style
  109. Kee Poh Huat Kongsi: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Huge country mansion of the Kee family
  110. Kek Lok Si Temple: (Chinese Temples) Largest Chinese temple in Southeast Asia
  111. Keramat Dato Koyah: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Shrine to a Muslim saint from the Malabar coast of southern India
  112. Khaw Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Temple for Chinese clansmen surnamed Khaw
  113. King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building that used to house a maternity hospital
  114. Komtar: (Shopping) Biggest mult-purpose development and tallest skyscraper in Penang
  115. Komtar Bus Terminal: (Infrastructures) Hub for buses to all parts of Penang state
  116. Kongsi Mosque: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mosque near the town centre of Balik Pulau
  117. Kongsoon House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage office building at the corner of Lebuh Pantai and Lebuh Gereja
  118. Kuala Sungai Pinang: (Localities) Village at the estuary of Sungai Pinang (West)
  119. Kuan Yin See: (Chinese Temples) Temple of the Goddess of Mercy of Burmah Road, temple associated with the Nine Emperor Gods Festival
  120. Kuan Yin Teng (Kong Hock Keong): (Chinese Temples) Temple of the Goddess of Mercy of Pitt Street, the oldest Chinese temples in Penang
  121. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi: (Clan Temples) The most ornate Chinese clan temple outside of China
  122. Lim Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Clan association of those holding the Lim surname
  123. Lim Lean Teng Mansions: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Office block named after a Penang Teochew philanthropist.
  124. Limburg: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Mansion that once belonged to Penang industrialist Lim Cheng Teik
  125. Li Teik Seah Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) House that once belonged to wealthy 19th century pepper trader Khoo Tiang Poh
  126. Little Sisters of the Poor: (Churches) Home for the aged run by Roman Catholic nuns.
  127. Logan Memorial: (Monuments) Monument to lawyer who fought for the rights of the locals
  128. Logan's Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Commercial building that was originally three storeys, but is now only two
  129. Loke Mansion: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Gurney Drive
  130. Loke Thye Kee: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Dilapidated building that was once one of the most significant Chinese restaurants in Penang
  131. Lovers' Isle: (Islands) Rocky outcrop in Batu Ferringhi
  132. Madrasah Hamid Arabi: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Early 20th century structure that was a religious school and boarding house
  133. Mahamariamman Temple: (Hindu Temples) Oldest Hindu temple in Penang
  134. Malayan Railway Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Early 20th century heritage building along Weld Quay
  135. Market Lane Tuak Shop: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) One of the few remaining tuak shops in George Town
  136. Masjid Daerah Balik Pulau: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) The biggest mosque in southwest Penang
  137. Masjid Jamek Simpang Enam: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Late 19th century heritage mosque along Macalister Road
  138. Masjid Kampung Seronok: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Village mosque for Kampung Seronok
  139. Masjid Maqbul: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Old mosque in Sungai Pinang, Jelutong
  140. Masjid Pintal Tali: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Small heritage mosque along Rope Walk
  141. Masjid Tengah: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Small heritage mosque along Jalan Burma
  142. Masjid Terapung Tanjung Bungah: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mosque built in the sea off the bay in Tanjung Bungah
  143. Masjid Titi Papan: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Heritage mosque along Jalan Burma
  144. Masjid Tuan Guru: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) A recently expanded mosque for the Malay settlement in Tanjung Tokong
  145. Meng Eng Choo: (Clan Temples) Memorial Hall of the Ghee Hin Secret Society
  146. Metropolitan Park: (Nature Sites) Public recreational park in Relau
  147. Midlands One Stop: (Shopping) Middle-class shopping mall in Pulau Tikus
  148. Moey She Temple: (Clan Temples) Clan temple for Chinese people holding the Moey surname
  149. Moon Gate: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Entranceway to hiking trail in the Botanical Gardens
  150. Muka Head: (Localities) Promontory on the northwest tip of Penang Island
  151. Municipal Fountain: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Fountain donated by Koh Seang Tat, a wealthy 19th century personality to the municipality
  152. Musalla Kampung Bukit: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Village prayer hall for Kampung Bukit in Bayan Lepas
  153. Nagore Shrine: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Shrine to South Indian Muslim saint
  154. Nautilus Bay Jelutong Promenade: (Localities) Promenade at Bandar Sri Pinang, Jelutong
  155. Noordin Family Tomb: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mausoleum built by a prominent Indian Muslim merchant family
  156. Nagarathar Sivan Temple: (Hindu Temples) Hindu temple of the Nagarathar Chettiar community
  157. Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple: (Hindu Temples) Temple associated with the Thaipusam festival for the Chettiar community
  158. Ng Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Clan association of the people surnamed Ng
  159. Ng Fook Thong: (Clan Temples) Cantonese district association along Lebuh Chulia
  160. Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Butterwoth: (Chinese Temples) One of the biggest Taoist temples in Butterworth
  161. Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Penang: (Chinese Temples) Newly built Taoist temple at the reclaimed waterfront of George Town
  162. Nin Yong Temple: (Clan Temples) Clan temple of a Cantonese district association
  163. Old OCBC Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai
  164. Ong Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Clan association of those holding the Ong surname
  165. Pasir Panjang: (Beaches) Stretch of sandy beach at the southwest part of Penang Island
  166. Pearl Hill Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) A temple to the local god of prosperity perched on a spur overlooking Tanjong Bungah
  167. Penang Adventist Hospital: (Organisations) Not-for-profit hospital founded by the Seventh-Day Adventists
  168. Penang Aquarium: (Nature Sites) Aquarium in Batu Maung belonging to the Fisheries Department
  169. Penang Bird Park: (Nature Sites) Aviary with some of the best collection of birds in Northern Malaysia
  170. Penang Botanic Gardens: (Nature Sites) Recreational park on the western edge of George Town
  171. Penang Bridge: (Infrastructures) Link between the island and mainland side of Penang
  172. Penang Buddhist Association: (Buddhist Temples) Heritage building housing association founded by believers wanting to learn Buddhism in its pure form
  173. Penang Butterfly Farm: (Nature Sites) The first tropical butterfly farm in the region
  174. Penang Chinese Girls' High School: (Schools) One of the biggest Chinese schools in Malaysia
  175. Penang Free School: (Schools) The first English school opened to all
  176. Penang Forestry Museum: (Nature Sites) Museum within the Teluk Bahang Forest Park
  177. Penang Goldsmith Association: (Clan Temples) Oldest and biggest goldsmith association in Malaysia
  178. Penang Heritage Centre: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Government body created to increase awareness of restoration and conservation in Penang.
  179. Penang Heritage Trust: (Organisations) Non-government organization working to upkeep and educate on heritage matters
  180. Penang Hill: (Localities) Highland getaway in the central part of Penang Island
  181. Penang Hill Canopy Walk: (Infrastructures) Abandoned suspension walkway
  182. Penang Hill Hindu Temple: (Hindu Temples) Temple of the deity Murugan in Penang Hill
  183. Penang Hill Mosque: (Mosques) Mosque for the Muslim community living or working in Penang Hill
  184. Penang Hill Railway: (Infrastructures) Funicular train up Penang Hill
  185. Penang Islamic Museum: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Museum celebrating the propagation of Islam in Penang
  186. Penang Municipal Park (Youth Park): (Nature Sites) Public recreational park on the western edge of George Town
  187. Penang Museum: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) State museum housed in the building originally occupied by the Penang Free School
  188. Penang Road: (Roads) A major thoroughfare in Penang
  189. Penang Stadium: (Infrastructures) New state stadium in Batu Kawan
  190. Penang State Mosque: (Mosques & Muslim Structures) Mosque at the junction of Jalan Masjid Negeri and Jalan Air Itam
  191. Penang Tourism Information Centre: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) State tourist board with brochures and other information for visitors to Penang.
  192. Penang Turf Club: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Venue of horse races at the edge of George Town
  193. Penang War Museum: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Museum sited on former British war bunkers
  194. Permatang Damar Laut: (Localities) Village on the southeast side of Penang Island
  195. Phor Tay Buddhist School: (Schools) First Buddhist high school in Malaysia
  196. Pinang Fountain: (Monuments) Fountain in the form of a stylized betel-nut, at the Pesara King Edward roundabout
  197. PISA (Penang International Sports Arena): (Infrastructures) The largest indoor stadium in northern Malaysia.
  198. Poh Oo Toong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Buddhist temple along Jalan Burma
  199. Police Headquarters: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) The biggest building in Penang when it was built.
  200. P Ramlee House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) House where Malaysia's most famous entertainer was born
  201. Prangin Mall: (Shopping): Shopping mall in the middle of George Town
  202. Pulau Aman: (Islands) Island with fishing community off the mainland coast of Penang
  203. Pulau Betong: (Islands) Small uninhabited island off the southwest coast of Penang
  204. Pulau Gedung: (Islands) Uninhabited island north of Pulau Aman
  205. Pulau Jerejak: (Islands) Biggest island off Penang Island
  206. Pulau Kendi: (Islands) Small island on the southwest of Penang Island with beautiful rock formations
  207. Pulau Rimau: (Islands) Small uninhabited island off the southeast coast of Penang
  208. Pulau Tikus: (Islands) Rocky outcrop off the northeast coast of Penang Island
  209. Pulau Tikus District: (Localities) Neighborhood on the northern side of George Town
  210. Pulau Tikus Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Village temple for the worship of the god of prosperity
  211. Queensbay Mall: (Shopping) Biggest shopping mall on Penang Island
  212. Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Clock tower erected to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria
  213. Queen Victoria Memorial Statue: (Monuments) Monument to Queen Victoria at the Victoria Green in the Chinese Recreation Club
  214. Red Bridge of Bayan Baru: (Infrastructures) Steel arch bridge at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone
  215. Relau Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Village temple for the worship of the god of prosperity in Relau
  216. Relau Villa: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Dilapidated villa built by the late Kapitan China Chung Thye Phin
  217. Richmond MPPP Rest House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Rest house in Penang Hill
  218. Runnymede: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Government building where Stamford Raffles once resided
  219. Sam Poh Footprint Temple: (Chinese Temples) Shrine venerating the footprint of Admiral Zheng He
  220. San Wooi Wooi Koon: (Clan Temples) Cantonese District Association along Bishop Street
  221. Sand Islands: (Islands) Islands created by the shifting current of the sea off Penang Bridge
  222. Segara Ninda: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Straits Eclectic bungalow in Penang Road
  223. Seng Ong Beow: (Chinese Temples) Temple of the City Protector and Chief Magistrate of Hades
  224. Seri Mutiara: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Negeri of Penang
  225. Seri Tanjung Pinang Promenade: (Localities) Waterfront promenade on the northeast coast of Penang Island
  226. Sheikh Al-Hadi House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Former home of famous Malay journalist
  227. Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum: (Monuments) Biggest Muslim mausoleum in Penang
  228. Silver Chariot Garage: (Hindu Temples) Chariot used during Thaipusam procession to convey the Hindu deity Murugan
  229. Snake Temple: (Chinese Temples) Taoist temple in Sungai Keluang, Bayan Lepas, famous for its slithery residents
  230. Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple: (Hindu Temples) Temple of the Patthar Indian community
  231. Sri Krishna Bagawan Alagam Temple: (Hindu Temples) South Indian Hindu temple in Taman Pekaka
  232. Sri Kunj Bihari Temple: (Hindu Temples) One of the only Northern Indian temple in Penang
  233. Sri Meenakshi Sundraeswar Temple: (Hindu Temples) Temple of the Bottle Chettiars
  234. Sri Rama Temple: (Hindu Temples) Indian temple associated with those in the laundry trade
  235. Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple: (Hindu Temples) A small Indian shrine at Jalan Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah
  236. Standard Chartered Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai
  237. St Anne Church: (Churches) Major Catholic pilgrimage site in Malaysia
  238. St Francis Xavier Church: (Churches) Church of the Tamil Catholic community along Penang Road
  239. St George's Anglican Church: (Churches) Main church of the British administration officers in Penang
  240. St Joseph's Novitiate: (Churches) Heritage chapel now undergoing adaptive reuse
  241. St Xavier's Institution: (Schools) Oldest Roman Catholic Boys School in Malaysia
  242. Strawberry Hill: (Localities) Hillock near the Penang Hill Railway Station
  243. Suffolk House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) House on the estate owned by Captain Francis Light
  244. Sungai Batu: (Beaches, Localities) Fishing village on the south side of Penang Island
  245. Sungai Pinang (East): (Localities) Meandering river that flows through the southern side of George Town
  246. Sungai Prai Bridge: (Infrastructures) New bridge for the Butterworth Outer Ring Road
  247. Sun Qiang Temple: (Chinese Temples) Temple of the Hui'an Hokkien community at Macallum Street Ghaut
  248. Sunshine Square: (Shopping Mall) Supermarket and department store in Bayan Baru
  249. Suntech @ Penang Cybercity: (Buildings) Office block in Bayan Baru
  250. Sunway Carnival Mall: (Shopping): Shopping mall in Seberang Jaya
  251. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall: (Monuments, Heritage Sites & Buildings) Hall commemorating Dr Sun Yat Sen located at the Penang Philomatic Union
  252. Supreme Court: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Recently restored and expanded courthouse building
  253. Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang: (Nature Sites) Forest park within the Teluk Bahang Recreational Forest
  254. Tanjong Bungah Sri Maha Mariamman Temple: (Hindu Temples) Oldest Hindu temple in Penang
  255. Tanjong Tokong: (Beaches, Localities) Cape on the northeast tip of Penang Island
  256. Tanjong Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Mother temple for the worship of the god of prosperity, famous for its annual Flame Watching ritual
  257. Tan Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Clan association of those holding the Tan surname
  258. Teluk Bahang: (Beaches, Localities) Fishing village on the northwest side of Penang Island
  259. Teluk Bahang Dam: (Infrastructures) The biggest dam on Penang Island
  260. Teluk Kumbar: (Beaches, Localities) Fishing village on the southern side of Penang Island
  261. Teluk Tempoyak: (Localities) Fishing village on the southeast side of Penang Island
  262. Teochew Ancestral Temple: (Clan Temples) Chinese clan temple which won Unesco award for restoration
  263. Teoh Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Teoh clan association founded by Cheong Fatt Tze
  264. The Great Wall, Penang Hill: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage mansion on Penang Hill built by Khoo Sian Ewe
  265. Thean Hock Keong Temple: (Chinese Temples) Chinese temple in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth
  266. Thio Thiaw Siat (TTS) Building: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building along Lebuh Pantai constructed for the estate of the late Cheong Fatt Tze
  267. Titi Kerawang: (Nature Sites) Cascade and favorite picnic spot on the west side of Penang Island
  268. Town Hall: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Heritage building which was once a venue of social gatherings
  269. Tseng Lung Fui Kon: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Hakka district association housed in mid-19th century building renovated in 1920-22.
  270. Tunku Kudin House: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Dilapidated bungalow in Gelugor
  271. VTM Chettiar Temple: (Hindu Temples) Hindu temple in Balik Pulau
  272. Wat Buppharam: (Buddhist Temples) Thai Buddhist temple along Jalan Perak
  273. Wat Chaiyamangkalaram: (Buddhist Temples) Biggest Thai Buddhist temple in Penang
  274. Wat Nai: (Buddhist Temples) Small Thai Buddhist temple along Jalan Masjid Negeri next to Wat Pinbang Onn
  275. Wat Pinbang Onn: (Buddhist Temples) Small Thai Buddhist temple along Jalan Masjid Negeri
  276. Wesley Methodist Church: (Churches) The oldest Methodist Church in Malaysia
  277. Whiteways: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) Commercial building along Beach Street that used to house upmarket stores and offices
  278. Wisma Great Eastern: (Buildings) 5-storey office built alongside heritage building along Lebuh Light
  279. Wisma Kastam (Malayan Railway Building): (Heritage Sites) The former offices of the Federated Malay States Railway Building, now the Customs department
  280. Woodville: (Heritage Sites & Buildings) French-style mansion of Lim Lean Teng
  281. Yap Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Clan association and temple of the Yap clansmen
  282. Yeoh Kongsi: (Clan Temples) Ancestral temple for Hokkien clansmen bearing the surname Yeoh
  283. Zemschug Grave Marker: (Monuments) Graveboard for those who perished in the Zemschug sinking in World War I










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