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Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang Island, Malaysia with a clear blue sky in the daytime

Luxury Penang Tours made for you

Experience Penang's fusion of cultures and cuisine

Malaysia's food and cultural capital

Up the coast from Kuala Lumpur, Penang’s mix of historical heritage, alluring cuisine, easy going beaches, modern city life and the interesting UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, makes for a very worthwhile destination.

A city with an assured contemporary buzz has also held onto its past and multicultural heritage for an intriguing mix of architecture with churches, mosques, temples and reflects Penang’s assorted social fabric of Chinese to Malay and Indian. Infamous throughout all of South East Asia for its gastronomy, many find its food stalls, hawker centres and restaurants reason enough to visit Penang. Thanks to the culinary contribution of its varied inhabitants you can feast on Indian curries, Thai delicacies, Malay specialities and Chinese staples.

Besides history and culture, Penang also boasts an array of luxurious sun-soaked beaches on the northern shore. Here, swaying palm trees dot the serene, sandy coastline with Batu Ferringhi being a top choice.

  • Historical ancient Chinese-style roof details in Georgetown, Penang
  • A long bridge with tall pillars and lights against a twilight sky.
  • Penang famous traditional lok lok street food
  • Kek Lok Si Temple decorated for the Chinese New Year celebrations, Penang island, Malaysia
  • Dim sum dishes in steamer baskets, with a focus on shrimp dumplings in the foreground.
  • Kek Lok Si temple with multilayered pagoda and blue sky in Penang, Malaysia.
  • Traditional Chinese architecture adorned with bright lights and red lanterns at nighttime, with visitors strolling.
  • Aerial view of a coastal cityscape at sunset with buildings and a river.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Penang specialists

See George Town come alive at night

Explore the wonders of George Town with a private guide after dark

Sample the food scene

Savour private tastings with an expert local guide

Learn more about Penang

Delve into the intriguing cultural and religious mixture of Penang

Enjoy an evening in a hawker centre

Meander through the hawker centres where delicious aromas of varied cuisines intermingle

A word from one of our experts

For me, Penang is a must-see for any visitors to peninsular Malaysia. The ties with its colonial past are still very much apparent as you travel by rickshaw through the UNESCO-protected George Town. As well as the British connection, Chinese and Indian influences make this attractive city a real melting pot of cultures. It also means the food here is some of the best in the country!

Charlie Morris Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Penang

There are many incredible places to stay in Penang. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Penang example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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When to visit

December to February are the best months to go for the dry season and during which many of the national festivities take place.

Festivals and celebrations

January–February

Trekking in the highlands

December–April

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