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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Tasek Glugor
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Tasek Glugor
Tasek Glugor works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kampung Naga Lilit, 21km from Penang Bridge.
Tasek Glugor is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Naga Lilit, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Tasek Glugor?
Within an hour or so of Tasek Glugor: George Town Street Art (19 km), George Town, Penang (20 km), Penang Bridge (21 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Tasek Glugor?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Tasek Glugor?
Tasek Glugor is in Penang, Malaysia, about 6 km from Kampung Naga Lilit.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 135,786
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.4803, 100.4985
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Worth the detour from Tasek Glugor
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.
20 km · about 25 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.
21 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Tasek Glugor
- 21 kmPenang 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.
- 26 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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