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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Paya Terubong
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Paya Terubong
Paya Terubong works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kampung Sungai Glugur, 6km from Penang Hill.
Paya Terubong is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 230,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Sungai Glugur, about 4 km away.
Paya Terubong is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located nearly 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest of the city centre, it is nestled within the central valleys of Penang Island and south of Air Itam. Originally an agricultural village, rapid development in the last decades of the 20th century hasRead more
transformed the area into a residential suburb.
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What is there to see near Paya Terubong?
Within an hour or so of Paya Terubong: Kek Lok Si Temple (3 km), Penang Hill (6 km), George Town, Penang (7 km), George Town Street Art (8 km).
Where is Paya Terubong?
Paya Terubong is in Penang, Malaysia, about 4 km from Kampung Sungai Glugur.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 226,712
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3728, 100.2797
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Worth the detour from Paya Terubong
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 15 min 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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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
Driving roads near Paya Terubong
- Right herePenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
- 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.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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