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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Bukit Tengah
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Bukit Tengah
Bukit Tengah works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bukit Mertajam, 9km from Penang Bridge.
Bukit Tengah is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 54,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bukit Mertajam, about 4 km away.
Bukit Tengah is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. This area is situated very close to the North–South Expressway. The town is within a proper of a larger town of Bukit Mertajam, which shares the same postcode of 14000.
Jalan Bukit Tengah or Bukit Tengah road, forms the main trunk road whichRead more
passes through the centre of the town. This road links Jalan Pengkalan to the north with Jalan Bukit Minyak to the south, which connects major towns in Seberang Perai such as Butterworth, Perai in the northwest, Bukit Mertajam in the east and Juru and Simpang Ampat to the south. Along this stretch of road is Bukit Tengah Industrial Park, Sri Rambai Light Industrial Park and Utaria Industrial Park. Among the companies having factories in Bukit Tengah include Dell, Leader Steel, Guppy Plastic Industry and Alpha Master.
Also located in Bukit Tengah is Highway Auto-City, which a one-stop automobile, food and entertainment venue. Many outdoor events and celebrations like roadshows, concerts, carnivals, exhibitions, motor sports and cultural festivals are being held there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bukit Tengah?
Within an hour or so of Bukit Tengah: Penang Bridge (9 km), George Town Street Art (14 km), George Town, Penang (14 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Bukit Tengah?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Bukit Tengah?
Bukit Tengah is in Penang, Malaysia, about 4 km from Bukit Mertajam.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 54,416
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3460, 100.4392
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Worth the detour from Bukit Tengah
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Bukit Tengah
- Right herePenang BridgeThe 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
- 21 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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