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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Permatang Kuching
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Permatang Kuching
Permatang Kuching works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sungai Dua, 13km from Penang Bridge.
Permatang Kuching is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sungai Dua, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Permatang Kuching?
Within an hour or so of Permatang Kuching: George Town Street Art (7 km), George Town, Penang (8 km), Penang Bridge (13 km), Penang Hill (13 km).
Where is Permatang Kuching?
Permatang Kuching is in Penang, Malaysia, about 6 km from Sungai Dua.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,191
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.4634, 100.3814
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Worth the detour from Permatang Kuching
5 notable places within an hour's 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.
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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
13 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Permatang Kuching
- 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.
- Right herePenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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