List of tourist attractions in Penang
Beaches
Cultural enclaves
Galleries
- Hin Bus Depot[2]
Hills
- Penang Hill
- Mertajam Hill (Bukit Mertajam Forest Park)
- D.O. Hill
Historical buildings
Museums
Religious places
Buddhist temples
Chinese/Taoist temples
Churches
Hindu temples
Sport centres
- City Stadium
- Han Chiang Indoor Stadium
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Penang Sports Club
- Penang State Stadium
- Penang Turf Club
- USM Stadium
Shopping centres
Skyscrapers
Festivals
Penang is also known for a wide variety of festivals, due to its vibrant multiethnic and multireligious society. Among the annual cultural and religious festivities in Penang are as follows.
- Chingay Parade
- Chinese New Year
- Jade Emperor's Birthday or Tian Gong Dan (天公誕)
- Chap Goh Meh
- Songkran
- Qingming Festival
- Wesak
- Thaipusam
- Thai Pongal
- Vaisakhi
- Feast of St. Anne
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- Hari Raya Aidiladha
- Awal Muharram
- Hungry Ghost Month
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Deepavali
- Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
- Christmas
References
- http://www.penang.ws/penang-attractions/
- "The best art galleries in Penang". Time Out Penang. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
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