Places worth the detour in Seberang Perai
36 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Seberang Perai, Malaysia, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Penang Bridge. 33 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 36, ranked 36
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Penang Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Road bridge connecting Penang Island with the Malay Peninsula
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3.Kapitan Keling Mosque
Sacred sites · 18th century · Notable
Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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5.Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Second highway connecting mainland and island in Penang, Malaysia
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7.Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Oldest Hindu temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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11.St. Anne's Church, Bukit Mertajam
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia
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15.Holy Spirit Cathedral, Penang
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Penang, Malaysia
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20.Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Penang
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Waterfall Hill Hindu Temple in Malaysia
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22.Khoo Kongsi
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Chinese clan temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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25.Penang Botanic Gardens
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Public park in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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27.Mahindarama Buddhist Temple
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Theravada Buddhist temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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30.Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Art museum in George Town, Malaysia
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33.Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park
Ruins & the uncanny · 21st century · Hidden gem
Urban archaeology park in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia
