Track Down All The Street Art In George Town
Scattered across the winding streets of George Town, the main city of the island, you will find tons of really colorful street art, unlike the typical street art you often see in Europe or elsewhere. What’s cool about these street arts is how they often incorporate physical objects nearby with the simple but beautiful artwork to depict the regular lives of the people in Penang, as well as some really cool pop culture references that will keep you entertained as you explore the streets of Penang.
Here are some of the most popular street arts in George Town that you should check out while you are here: Brother & Sister on a Swing, Boy on Motorbike, I want Bao, and many more. If you want to learn more about these street arts, how they were created, and what they depict, I highly recommend you go on a half-day city tour which will take you to all of the awesome street art as well as other tourist attractions in the city, perfect for those who do not have a lot of time.
Walk Along The Chew Jetty
If you have never seen a stilt village before, you have to check out Chew Jetty, where you will find a whole community of villagers living in wooden stilt houses along the eastern shore of George Town.
The locals have been living in these wooden stilt houses for centuries, and they continue to do so even today. Although the whole village is now a protected heritage site, the locals still live in these houses. By walking along its narrow path made out of planks of wood, you will be able to get a glimpse of what life was like for the people here back in the 19th Century when the village was founded.
Within the village, you will also find many small souvenir shops, as well as viewing areas where you can sit on the plank of wood and enjoy the scenery. Chew Jetty is open from 9 AM to 9 PM every day, and it is free to enter.
Try The Best Laksa In Penang
After you are done exploring Kok Lok Si Temple, you can stop for lunch at Assam Laksa, one of the most famous Laksa restaurants in Penang, located just around the corner from the main road towards the temple complex.
Laksa is a typical Malaysian noodle dish with toppings such as chicken, prawn, or fish, prepared with a rich and spicy coconut soup or a broth seasoned with sour asam, and thick rice noodles. A must-try local dish, and there is no better place to do it than here. The restaurant is only open on the weekends from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. It gets pretty packed at lunch and dinner time, so if you do not want to wait, you can visit the restaurant for an early or late lunch instead. Highly recommended!
Relax At Batu Ferringhi Beach
Of course, since Penang is an island in Southeast Asia, there is bound to be a nice sandy beach somewhere along its shores. One of the best beaches you can check out that is not too far from George Town is Batu Ferringhi Beach, a long strip of sandy beach where you can relax for a day, go sunbathing, and watch the beautiful sunset over the island.
At the beach, you can participate in all kinds of activities like riding jet skis, parasailing, or you can simply relax at the beach and go for a swim. The water is nice and warm, the sand on the beach is fine to the touch, and there are no lines of sunbeds to obstruct the view, which is awesome.
If you want to spend a day relaxing at the beach, be sure to check out Batu Ferringhi Beach while you are in Penang. I highly recommend that you visit the beach at sunset when the light is at its best. To get here, you can simply catch bus #101 from Container Hotel Bus Stop, and it will drop you off at this bus stop right in front of the beach. It should take about an hour one way and cost around 2 MYR.