Tanjung Pinang Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tanjung Pinang
Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
KOMTAR
The tallest building in Penang is the place to head for stunning views of the island as well as some retail therapy and great entertainment.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang is a thriving place with beautiful decorations, just waiting to be admired.
Activities
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Tanjung Pinang Hotel Deals
Jazz Hotel Penang
Great hotel , very modern and clean Superb location , close to local restaurants 👍
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Super friendly and helpful staff.The hotel is lovely, needs a bit of updating perhaps but we really enjoyed our stay.The main hotel’s business are conferences of all sort so you might prepare yourself for that aspect of it but didn’t bother us apart from one occasion when the entertainment was trying ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
OZO George Town Penang
Amazing sea views room Breakfast was outstanding in choice and quality. Room was a good size and clean Only downsides 1. Reception was up on the 20th floor. Meant if you wanted to speak to the. You had to go all the way upstairs 2 there was no where to put your suitcase in the room. A suitcase stand ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
The room is smaller than expected however location is very good
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Spacious room, great location, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Cititel Penang
The room was clean. Staffs are friendly, polite & very helpful. Location of hotel is center to tourists attraction and many eating places.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Tanjung Bungah
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Clan Jetty
Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
