Penang

Hidden gems in Penang

Explore Penang’s heritage and biodiversity through this selection of historical and natural sites. Fort Cornwallis and the Penang State Museum detail the island's colonial history, while the Han Jiang Ancestral Temple showcases restored Teochew architecture. Natural attractions include the Tropical Spice Garden, home to over 500 plant species, and Entopia, a large-scale conservatory featuring thousands of free-flying butterflies and educational insect exhibits.

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Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.

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Tropical Spice Garden

A bio-diverse living museum featuring over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna. The eight-acre site includes themed spice trails, a bamboo garden, and a spice museum set within a secondary jungle.

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

A large-scale invertebrate conservatory featuring an outdoor habitat for thousands of free-flying butterflies. It includes 'Natureland', a living garden, and 'Cocoon', an indoor discovery center dedicated to insects and reptiles.

Penang State Museum and Art Gallery

The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

Han Jiang Ancestral Temple

A restored Teochew-style temple recognized with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2006. It features intricate wood carvings and serves as the ancestral hall for the Teochew community.