Kids on Bicycle mural on a heritage shophouse wall along Armenian Street in George Town, Penang
Trip Board Template

Plan 3 days in Penang with a board you can actually edit

Start with the real Penang board in Instaboard - mapped stops, day-by-day structure, and live sharing - then tailor the pacing, bookings, and notes to your trip.

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
3-Day template
City Break
Best best April-October
See board preview
Calendar layout you'll openSee full board
Penang calendar template preview
About This Template

Why this Penang board feels complete

Build a 3-day Penang trip around the murals of Armenian Street, an asam laksa breakfast at Air Itam Market before the terraces of Kek Lok Si, and a sunset ride up the Penang Hill funicular. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around the 'Kids on Bicycle' mural, the clan temples and Peranakan mansions of the heritage core, and golden hour at Chew Jetty, Day 2 around the Air Itam market stalls, the pagoda tiers of Kek Lok Si, and the funicular up Penang Hill for sunset, and Day 3 around the rainforest paths of Tropical Spice Garden, the beach and night market at Batu Ferringhi, and the city lights from The TOP Komtar deck. Penang stays hot and humid year-round, with December to February slightly cooler and drier but prone to short showers, so plan temples and heritage walks for the morning and save the jetty, the hill, and the night markets for late afternoon and evening.

Built itinerary

The itinerary is already built for you, and you can edit, customize, and rearrange it however you want.

Interactive map view

Drag places onto the canvas to plan visually, then see everything you added mapped out in one place.

Phone-ready itinerary

You get a cleaner version of the itinerary on your phone that is easy to use and easy to share.

Real-time collaboration

Everyone sees updates instantly and can make changes together without losing track of the latest version.

Actual board preview
Penang template board preview
See The Board Before You Open It

Preview the Penang layout in full.

This is the actual board structure you get when you open the template, not a generic mockup.

1

Open instantly

Jump into the board with the structure already laid out so you can start editing immediately.

2

Adjust to your pace

Swap stops, reorder days, and reshape the plan without rebuilding the trip from scratch.

3

Share with companions

Keep everyone on the same itinerary instead of scattered screenshots and text threads.

Must-Visit Attractions

The key stops are already surfaced for you.

Fresh highlights pulled from the template so you can browse the shape of the trip before opening it.

Kids on Bicycle mural painted on a heritage shophouse along Armenian Street in George Town
Must visit

Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian)

The heart of Penang's street art scene, home to the 'Kids on Bicycle' mural and a stretch of heritage shophouses, cafes, and craft shops. Start by 8:30am to beat the tour buses at the mural, then walk the shophouse row as the cafes open around 10am.

Ornate roof carvings and stonework of Khoo Kongsi clan temple in George Town
Must visit

Khoo Kongsi Clan House

The most ornate Chinese clan temple in Malaysia, its stone carving and woodwork hidden in a quiet heritage square minutes from the mural streets. Buy the entry ticket at the gate, and go just after the lunch rush when the square is calmest.

Wooden stilt walkways of Chew Jetty silhouetted at sunset over the strait in George Town
Must visit

Chew Jetty

A waterfront clan settlement on stilts over the strait, its wooden plank walkways giving George Town its best sunset silhouette. Arrive an hour before sunset for golden light, and wear steady shoes as the boards get slippery after rain.

Seven-tier Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas and Guanyin statue at Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam
Must visit

Kek Lok Si Temple

The largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, crowned by the 7-tier Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas and a giant Guanyin statue with hilltop panoramas. Take a taxi or rapid bus from George Town and arrive before 9am to beat the heat and crowds.

Penang Hill funicular ascending the hillside with island and strait views below
Must visit

Penang Hill

Ride the historic funicular to 833m for cool air, The Habitat canopy walk, and sweeping views over the island and mainland at sunset. Prebook tickets online for the late-afternoon window, and pack a light layer as temperatures drop quickly after dark.

Batu Ferringhi beach at sunset with the night market strip along Penang's north coast
Must visit

Batu Ferringhi Beach

A north-coast resort beach with water sports and beachfront dining, backed by a famous sunset night market strip. Time water sports for late afternoon, stay for sunset, then bargain at the night market as the stalls open around 7pm; carry small notes.

Budgeting At A Glance

Plan the trip cost with less guesswork.

Typical daily costs in MYR.

Budget

Accommodation: RM40 - RM90 (hostels or budget guesthouses in the George Town heritage core)

Food: RM15 - RM35 (hawker stalls, kopitiam breakfasts, wet market laksa)

Transportation: RM10 - RM25 (Rapid Penang buses, occasional Grab rides)

Activities: RM0 - RM30 (free street art and jetty walks, paid temple entries)

Mid-range

Accommodation: RM180 - RM380 (boutique heritage hotels in George Town)

Food: RM60 - RM120 (Nyonya restaurants, hawker food tours, seaside cafes)

Transportation: RM30 - RM70 (Grab rides between Air Itam, Penang Hill, and the north coast)

Activities: RM60 - RM150 (Penang Hill funicular, Kek Lok Si, The TOP Komtar deck)

Luxury

Accommodation: RM700 - RM1,800 (Batu Ferringhi beachfront resorts and restored heritage mansions)

Food: RM250 - RM500 (fine dining, hotel buffets, waterfront restaurants)

Transportation: RM120 - RM250 (private car services, day charters)

Activities: RM250 - RM600 (private guided tours, premium Nyonya cooking classes)

Money-saving tips

  • Ride the Rapid Penang 101 bus along the north coast to Tropical Spice Garden and Batu Ferringhi instead of a Grab. The fare is under RM5 and the route hugs the coastline.
  • Prebook Penang Hill funicular and The TOP Komtar tickets online to lock in timed entry and avoid walk-up price markups.
  • Walk the George Town heritage core between Armenian Street, Khoo Kongsi, and Chew Jetty instead of taking taxis. The whole loop stays within a 15-minute walk.

Ready to make this Penang plan your own?

Open the template, personalize each day, and share the live itinerary with your travel group.