Penang State Mosque

This mosque of elegant, contemporary architecture stands as a distinct landmark on the island. The mosque can accommodate about 5,000 worshipers and its usually crowded on Fridays.

Note: For Non-Muslim visitor, permission must be obtained from mosque officials to enter.

Penang Buddhist Association

Located on No. 168 Jalan Anson, The Penang Buddhist Association was built in the late Straits Eclectic style by a group of Straits Chinese Buddhists in 1931. The interior's single vast hall has a vaulted ceiling over a central elevated altar with a seated Buddha and standing figures. The side walls have chapels built into them and the floor tiles form lotus patterns.

Wat Chaiyamangalaran - Reclining Buddha Temple

Built in 19th Century. The Majestic Wat Chaiyamangalaran temple with its unique blend of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architectural designs. Inside the temple lies the third largest Reclining Buddha in the world, measuring up to a staggering length of 33 meters. The niches behind the Buddha statue hold urns containing the ashes of devotees who have passed away.

Note: The Temple opens daily from 7:00am till 5:00pm

St George Church

This is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, originally modeled after a church in Madras, India. Named for the patron saint of England.

It was built in 1818 with the help of convict labour. The neo-classical architecture, of mainly Greek and Roman style, can be seen in the clean line of the building and this had remained relatively unchanged over the years. A memorial to Captain Francis Light stands in the front of the church.

Cathedral of the Assumption

It was in 1786 that Father Garnault founded the Assumption Church at Church Street to cater to the Catholic community, most of whom were the Portuguese Eurasians who had relocated from Phuket. Their arrival in Penang coincided with the eve of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the church was named to commemorate this.

In 1861, the Church moved into a new building on Lebuh Farquhar, after being in temporary quarters for four years. This soon became the focal point of the Catholic community, with the new building being able to accommodate 1,200 parish members. In 1955, the Assumption Church became a Cathedral by decree of the Vatican.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Kek Lok Si Temple - One of the largest Buddhist Temple in South East Asia. The temple was built in 1886 stood majestically on a hill in Air Itam. It boasts the beautiful "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas" which blends Chinese, Myanmarese and Thai architecture.It is a Must See Landmark otherwise your visit to Penang will consider as incomplete.