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Penang

Penang is a Malaysian state made up of Penang Island and a strip of the mainland, Seberang Perai, linked by ferry and two road bridges. Its capital, George Town, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca, inscribed in 2008, where UNESCO says George Town represents the British era from the end of the 18th century. Above the city, Penang Hill is part of the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve in UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme.

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Ghost Museum Penang Ticket

Admission to Ghost Museum Penang on Lebuh Melayu in George Town, with themed rooms of ghost and folklore displays. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Penang Bird Park Ticket

Admission to Penang Bird Park at Seberang Jaya on the Penang mainland, a bird park with aviaries and free-roaming waterbirds. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Tour

A half-day shared tour with a driver-guide from Penang Island hotels to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill; admission and the funicular fare are not included. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Penang Round Island Tour

A half-day shared tour with a driver-guide from Penang Island hotels along Batu Ferringhi to a batik factory, a fruit and spice stall, the Snake Temple and the Penang Peranakan Museum; admission is not included. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket

Admission to The Habitat Penang Hill, a rainforest park with trails and canopy walks at the top of Penang Hill. The funicular up the hill is sold separately and is not part of this ticket.

The TOP Penang Ticket

A ticket to The TOP Penang, the entertainment complex atop KOMTAR tower in George Town with a rooftop skywalk, an observation deck and themed attractions. Options differ; check which attractions your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Tropical Spice Garden Penang Ticket

Admission to Tropical Spice Garden at Teluk Bahang, a garden of spices and tropical plants explored on a self-guided or guided walk. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

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