Group Activities in Penang Island

THE 10 BEST Large Group Activities & Things to Do in Penang Island

Best Group Activities in Penang Island

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  • Journey61824094854
    1 contribution
    All the activities reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy worth to play. The best one is slingshot. Just try it for once.
    Written 2 December 2023
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  • jannlcy
    Singapore, Singapore19 contributions
    It is an interesting mansion. There are many rooms and the displays such as furniture, ornaments and clothing are beautiful.
    Written 1 December 2023
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  • Sia65
    Singapore, Singapore636 contributions
    Probably because the December monsoon is coming hence it was cloudy almost everyday. No view at summit so we went to The Habitat. Also no view but it’s nice to look at the plants that are endemic to Penang and the region. No luck with seeing fauna except some monkeys. Habitat is also a lot less crowded than other parts of Penang Hill. Stop by the cafe before you go to take in the fresh air and pause before you continue the rest of your day.
    Written 24 November 2023
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  • Sia65
    Singapore, Singapore636 contributions
    We hired a driver who drove us all the way up to the new wing where a 30m bronze statue of the Guan Yin under a pavilion stands. As the temple is on a hill, you get to see Air Hitam town and the surroundings (better view than Penang Hill summit which was shrouded in cloud). We came because it is a stone throw from Penang Hill funicular station and also a major tourist attraction.
    Written 24 November 2023
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  • NorthStar606611
    Perth, Australia214 contributions
    This was such a lovely experience for the whole family. Lovely facility amazing butterfly’s so beautiful. All the creatures they have on display were very interesting I won’t spoil it for you it’s a must visit and see for yourself!
    We spent a few hours here exploring and our kids even spun a silkworm cocoon into a book mark tassel (paid) that was super interesting to do. We visited during the week so it wasn’t too busy. Definitely worth a visit
    Written 18 October 2023
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  • CNat75
    Singapore, Singapore53 contributions
    I must mention that Selva was a very helpful staff that assisted us in taking pictures from various angles at the Courtyard which really made up for the shortcomings of the visit.

    I have mixed feelings about the visit as the self guided tour was the same price as guided fyi (so you are better off booking the guided tour). The website did indicate that some parts of the mansion is beyond public visit (excld. in-house guest and visitors on tours) so not sure if this was an issue with the self guided tour. However, the visit of the mansion itself was a slight letdown as there weren't that many artefacts or areas to visit. The place gained much fame from a renowned movie and I was definitely expecting more from the tour.
    Tip:Book the guided tour in advance.
    Written 27 August 2023
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  • BramleyLoiner21
    Leeds, UK478 contributions
    An old clan house in the middle of George Town.
    our guide was good and showed us around explaining what things were.
    Written 6 October 2023
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  • Wendy S
    Brisbane, Australia701 contributions
    A tropical delight. Go early in the day to avoid the humidity. A calm place to wander, sit, absorb.
    Lots of paths so ensure good footwear. Use Insect repellent.
    Take time to read the plant history.
    Great for photos.
    Written 17 October 2023
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  • Roving62052696772
    1 contribution
    This place was awesome! loved the ambience, the place was also very well taken care of. One of the guides, Daniel was very enthusiastic and helpful. We were lucky to see a rare insect in the wild shown by him. He also shared an interesting fact that one of the leaves there can be used as a soap so we all just randomly ran and washed our hands with the leaves 😂 theres also a "hidden" cafe inside which was nice for lepak lepak. definitely will come again in the future!
    Written 26 November 2023
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  • Haytham Abu Firas
    Qatar14,378 contributions
    A narrow street within the city of George Town. Within city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s famous for its rich cultural offerings and street art.
    Written 21 September 2023
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  • Fredric John
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates216 contributions
    The street art is what made Penang famous. While walking around, it’s like going on a treasure hunt to see which art I can see. It was intersecting with different streets but I managed to find the art while rummaging through my Google Maps guide.
    I’ve seen street art in other countries but this one also defines what Penang culture is really all about.
    Written 19 November 2023
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  • TerryH
    Hertfordshire, UK1,067 contributions
    An enjoyable visit to the Waterfall Gardens. Established in 1884. Long tailed monkeys seen in lots of locations and the occasional Monitor Lizard. Orchid Garden was interesting as well.
    Written 8 November 2023
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  • Henry Lean Hin Q
    1 contribution
    The correct name is 'Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple'

    It is located at No. 24 Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus (one way street from Kelawai Road)
    Written 14 August 2023
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  • Phyu_Miyazaki_16
    Miyazaki, Japan48 contributions
    Beautiful temple with the atmosphere of Thailand.
    Interesting/surprising thing is that ash pots are place behind and below the lying Buddha statue.

    Good place to explore.
    Written 22 May 2023
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  • JetSetter12463233
    United Kingdom36 contributions
    Almost didn’t go because of the bad reviews, but so glad we did!

    Tickets to the park are 50 myr per adult. Make sure you don’t arrive between 1-2pm as they close for break! We arrived at 1pm and only just managed to get tickets!!

    We already knew we wanted tk walk the trail to the beach with the turtle sanctuary on and from reading previous reviews knew we needed to book a return boat. We spoke to a lady at one of the stalls outside and booked a boat to collect us from the beach to return back. The cost she gave us was 100 myr to go straight back or 120 myr to call at monkey beach on the way. There was two of us. We decided to call at monkey beach. She advised us that the trail we wanted to do usually took 1.30hr to walk and so suggested booking the boat for 2.30hrs time to give us time on the beach. We booked and set off on our hike!

    The path is initially paved and we walked past monkeys and stopped to watch a lizard soak in the water. The path was extremely well signposted and was initially a 20 min uphill hike and then up/down the rest. I don’t do a lot of fitness but it was fine for me. The path is uneven natural trail so trainers are definitely a must. We also wore long socks in case of any leeches (didn’t see any but have walked a few forests with them!).

    We arrived at the beach having thoroughly enjoyed our jungle walk and looking out for animals along the way. We visited the turtle sanctuary and it was lovely to see the work being done to help.

    There is no drink stalls on the turtle beach. Our boat came and he was very informative on the way back, telling us about the different rocks, animals and forest. We stopped at monkey beach for a drink (stalls are here!) and then jumped back on the boat to go back to the pier.

    All in all a great afternoon out and we were so glad we did it.

    Note: definitely book your boat before you set off on the walk!
    Written 26 February 2023
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