Malaysia

Day trips from Penang

Places you can visit in a day from Penang and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Penang National Park
15 km from Penang
A coastal park with jungle trails, a beach and a chance to see sea turtles.
2

Gunung Jerai
44 km from Penang
A cool mountain with tea plantations and panoramic views, reachable by road.
3

Taiping
77 km from Penang
A historic town with colonial architecture, a lake and a well‑known market.
4

Kuala Sepetang
72 km from Penang
A fishing village known for mangrove tours and fresh seafood stalls.
5

Kuala Kedah
77 km from Penang
A small port town offering river cruises and a glimpse of traditional boat building.
6

Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut)
80 km from Penang
A hill station with colonial bungalows, forest walks and cooler air.