Guidebook for Simpang Ampat

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Guidebook for Simpang Ampat

Sightseeing

The church was build on 1888. Every 3~4 week of July, pilgrims from around the world flock to this church and spend a night celebrating St.Anne’s Day.
25 locals recommend
St. Anne's Church
Jalan Kulim
25 locals recommend
The church was build on 1888. Every 3~4 week of July, pilgrims from around the world flock to this church and spend a night celebrating St.Anne’s Day.
This temple will be decorated for the annual Nine Emperor Gods festival on every 9th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar. The sculptures and carving are very neat and phenomenal. The temple was constructed in year 2000 by about 50 craftsmen from China which has 3 grand prayer halls. Website: www.towbookong.org.my
13 locals recommend
Temple Of Nine Emperor
894 & 896, MK14 Jalan Raja Uda
13 locals recommend
This temple will be decorated for the annual Nine Emperor Gods festival on every 9th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar. The sculptures and carving are very neat and phenomenal. The temple was constructed in year 2000 by about 50 craftsmen from China which has 3 grand prayer halls. Website: www.towbookong.org.my
Go-up via Penang Hill Railway, you can enjoy lower temperature and scenic panoramic view of Georgetown, perfect for daytime visit as lower ground will be too hot to be on outdoor. You can explore further by going to The Habitat, where there are interesting guided tour on the habitat of Penang Hill. You can end the tour by either dine in high-end David Brown Restaurant or budget Cliff Café for various fruit desserts. Website: thehabitat.my
182 locals recommend
Penang Hill
182 locals recommend
Go-up via Penang Hill Railway, you can enjoy lower temperature and scenic panoramic view of Georgetown, perfect for daytime visit as lower ground will be too hot to be on outdoor. You can explore further by going to The Habitat, where there are interesting guided tour on the habitat of Penang Hill. You can end the tour by either dine in high-end David Brown Restaurant or budget Cliff Café for various fruit desserts. Website: thehabitat.my
The first tropical butterfly farm ever set up in the tropics, with average flying population 7000 butterflies. It also houses a assortment of other invertebrates reptile and amphibians. Website: www.entopia.com
177 locals recommend
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
830 Jalan Teluk Bahang
177 locals recommend
The first tropical butterfly farm ever set up in the tropics, with average flying population 7000 butterflies. It also houses a assortment of other invertebrates reptile and amphibians. Website: www.entopia.com
You will be amazed by the synchronized flashes of light gently howering over mangrove trees that lined the river bank. Fireflies watching at Sungai Kerian is a unique experience in while you visit Penang. Website: www.amazingplanner.com.my
Nibong Tebal Firefly jetty
2934 Jalan Teluk Ipil
You will be amazed by the synchronized flashes of light gently howering over mangrove trees that lined the river bank. Fireflies watching at Sungai Kerian is a unique experience in while you visit Penang. Website: www.amazingplanner.com.my
Playful museum with rooms creating the illusion that visitors are walking on ceilings and walls.
76 locals recommend
Upside Down Museum
45 Lebuh Kimberley
76 locals recommend
Playful museum with rooms creating the illusion that visitors are walking on ceilings and walls.
Family-friendly museum with decorated rooms designed for comical photos and optical illusions.
56 locals recommend
Penang 3D Trick Art Museum
10 Lebuh Penang
56 locals recommend
Family-friendly museum with decorated rooms designed for comical photos and optical illusions.
Imaginative destination with replica of Malaysian dishes, art and historical information.
53 locals recommend
Wonder Food Museum
49 Lebuh Pantai
53 locals recommend
Imaginative destination with replica of Malaysian dishes, art and historical information.
The highest outdoor glass skywalk in Malaysia. It is located at the top of KOMTAR, the tallest skyscraper in Georgetown.
9 locals recommend
Rainbow Skywalk
1 Jln Penang
9 locals recommend
The highest outdoor glass skywalk in Malaysia. It is located at the top of KOMTAR, the tallest skyscraper in Georgetown.
Dome-shaped museum offering interactive science and tech exhibits, including some thriller like vertical slide, wall climbing and G-Force astronaut experience.
Tech Dome Penang
Jalan Penang
Dome-shaped museum offering interactive science and tech exhibits, including some thriller like vertical slide, wall climbing and G-Force astronaut experience.

Entertainment & Activities

This is the first and the largest bird park of its kind in Malaysia, house more than 300 species of birds from throughout the world, of which about half are of Malaysian species. Experience hand-feeding birds in the geodesic domes and two giant sized walk-in aviaries. Website: www.penangbirdpark.com.my
38 locals recommend
Penang Bird Park
38 locals recommend
This is the first and the largest bird park of its kind in Malaysia, house more than 300 species of birds from throughout the world, of which about half are of Malaysian species. Experience hand-feeding birds in the geodesic domes and two giant sized walk-in aviaries. Website: www.penangbirdpark.com.my
Located near Karangan town and in the Gunung Inas Nature Reserve, it is the only location for whitewater rafting and kayak in north-west states. There are as many as 24 rapids with 16km run (full day rafting)! Another spectacular activity is LONGEST Tree Top Walk in the world (925m). Walking on this steel structure as high as 50m off the ground amongst the tall lush rainforest canopy. Website: Whoaadventures.com
Sungai Sedim Jeram Terbaik
Located near Karangan town and in the Gunung Inas Nature Reserve, it is the only location for whitewater rafting and kayak in north-west states. There are as many as 24 rapids with 16km run (full day rafting)! Another spectacular activity is LONGEST Tree Top Walk in the world (925m). Walking on this steel structure as high as 50m off the ground amongst the tall lush rainforest canopy. Website: Whoaadventures.com
Cycling in UNESCO World Heritage Zone and Armenian Street, exploring Khoo Kongsi Clan Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Pinang Peranakan Mansion while selfie-ing with various Penang Street Art. Website: www.penangbicyclerental.com.my
Freedom Leisure Cycle Supply
155 Lebuh Victoria
Cycling in UNESCO World Heritage Zone and Armenian Street, exploring Khoo Kongsi Clan Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Pinang Peranakan Mansion while selfie-ing with various Penang Street Art. Website: www.penangbicyclerental.com.my
A unique indoor family entertainment venue which spanned 10,300 sq ft. Featuring Drop Slide designed and custom fabricated by Taylor Made Play Equipment UK, the Hyperglide Astra, Slide for toddlers, Double Drop Slide and Demon Drop Slide for the bravest kids. Also the arcade style “Game Zone” and Toddler Zone. Website: www.adventurezone.com.my
18 locals recommend
Adventure Zone
Jalan Batu Ferringhi
18 locals recommend
A unique indoor family entertainment venue which spanned 10,300 sq ft. Featuring Drop Slide designed and custom fabricated by Taylor Made Play Equipment UK, the Hyperglide Astra, Slide for toddlers, Double Drop Slide and Demon Drop Slide for the bravest kids. Also the arcade style “Game Zone” and Toddler Zone. Website: www.adventurezone.com.my
A family theme park featuring high ropes course, zip lines, slides, climbing tower and various kids-friendly outdoor activities. All activities are emphasis on self-directed and self-powered, LOW Tech but HIGH Fun! It also integrate with a Water Park for children to get wet in hot days. Website: www.escape.my
99 locals recommend
ESCAPE Theme Park, Penang
828 Jalan Teluk Bahang
99 locals recommend
A family theme park featuring high ropes course, zip lines, slides, climbing tower and various kids-friendly outdoor activities. All activities are emphasis on self-directed and self-powered, LOW Tech but HIGH Fun! It also integrate with a Water Park for children to get wet in hot days. Website: www.escape.my

Parks & Nature

It is a small hill for hiking, choice of tar road trail and off-road trail, suitable for children 4 years – 12 years old too. On the track up to the hill top, you can observe various exciting local small creatures like millipede and butterflies. There are also a tea garden on where you can have some snacks and tea besides admiring the serenity of nature.
17 locals recommend
Cherok Tokun Nature Park
Jalan Kolam
17 locals recommend
It is a small hill for hiking, choice of tar road trail and off-road trail, suitable for children 4 years – 12 years old too. On the track up to the hill top, you can observe various exciting local small creatures like millipede and butterflies. There are also a tea garden on where you can have some snacks and tea besides admiring the serenity of nature.

Shopping

First Outlet Mall in Penang. Opened in 2016, it is Malaysia’s biggest outlet mall, spanning a build-up area of 37,161 m2. Wide range of budget and premium brand with good bargain. Website: designvillage.today
23 locals recommend
Design Village Outlet Mall
733 Jalan Cassia Barat 2
23 locals recommend
First Outlet Mall in Penang. Opened in 2016, it is Malaysia’s biggest outlet mall, spanning a build-up area of 37,161 m2. Wide range of budget and premium brand with good bargain. Website: designvillage.today
Besides daily Night Market & Shop-In d’Park, Autocity is a favorite outdoor event venue for concerts, road shows, carnivals,exhibition and more, check out their website www.autocity.com.my for latest event. There are also a Grow Community Market on every 2nd Sunday of the month 8AM-12PM.
21 locals recommend
Juru Auto City
1688-F8 Jalan Perusahaan
21 locals recommend
Besides daily Night Market & Shop-In d’Park, Autocity is a favorite outdoor event venue for concerts, road shows, carnivals,exhibition and more, check out their website www.autocity.com.my for latest event. There are also a Grow Community Market on every 2nd Sunday of the month 8AM-12PM.
Night Maket on Every Saturday Night
PASAR MALAM KOTA PERMAI
Night Maket on Every Saturday Night
Largest neighborhood mall in Seberang Perai
16 locals recommend
AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam
Jalan Rozhan
16 locals recommend
Largest neighborhood mall in Seberang Perai

Food Scene

Try Their Duck Egg Fried Kuey Teow with Fried Egg
Ming Qing Duck Egg Fried Kuay Teow
off Jln Seri Betik
Try Their Duck Egg Fried Kuey Teow with Fried Egg
Try Their Mamee Chicken and Siamese Curry Fish
Highway Seafood Restaurant
11 Jalan Juru
Try Their Mamee Chicken and Siamese Curry Fish
Try Their Grill Lamp Chop and Sate
Pak Mat Western Cafe
Try Their Grill Lamp Chop and Sate
Try Their Coffee Special Mix, Milo Dinasaur, Chicken Floss Bread Bread with Half Boiled Egg
Jaya Kopitiam
36 Lrg Tembikai 1
Try Their Coffee Special Mix, Milo Dinasaur, Chicken Floss Bread Bread with Half Boiled Egg
Try Their White Curry Mee, Economy Bee Hoon, Belacan Fried Chicken
Fresh Food Court 新时代饮食中心
754 Jalan Song Ban Kheng
Try Their White Curry Mee, Economy Bee Hoon, Belacan Fried Chicken
Try Their Crab Clay Pot Rice
Crab Clay pot Rice Jia Hian Restaurant
2 Jalan Idaman 2
Try Their Crab Clay Pot Rice
Try Their Garlic Steak, Spare Ribs, Oxtail Soup
Salad Bowl Coffee House
4623 Jalan Chain Ferry
Try Their Garlic Steak, Spare Ribs, Oxtail Soup
Try Their Fried Chicken
Yuan Bao Fried Chicken
157 Jalan 11
Try Their Fried Chicken
Try their Dry Mee
旭记自制全蛋面
Try their Dry Mee
Try their Salted Egg Chicken Chop and Pork Ribs, a game themed restaurant.
Clash On Café
61 Jln Icon City
Try their Salted Egg Chicken Chop and Pork Ribs, a game themed restaurant.
Try their Dry Ramen
7 Village Noodle House 七廊粿條湯
58 Jalan Bayu Mutiara 1
Try their Dry Ramen
Try their Tomyam Soup Noodle
良记小菜馆 @ AutoCity
1624 Jalan Perusahaan
Try their Tomyam Soup Noodle
Try their Boiled Chicken, Plum Sauce Pork
Boiled Chicken Restaurant
31-33 Jln Perniagaan Gemilang 1
Try their Boiled Chicken, Plum Sauce Pork
Try their Dry Noodle, Fried Mantou and Mini Burger
Alma Thirty Nine Kopitiam
18 Lebuh Damai 1
Try their Dry Noodle, Fried Mantou and Mini Burger
Try their Friend Porridge and Prawn Curry Bread
TWINS RESTAURANT Fried Porridge
27 Jalan Seri Betik
Try their Friend Porridge and Prawn Curry Bread
Try their Yam Rice
大山脚芋饭专卖店 YamRice
7 Jalan Murthy
Try their Yam Rice
Try their Bah Kut Teh
Lao Xiang Claypot Bak Kut Teh
6 Lorong Sepakat 1
Try their Bah Kut Teh
Try their Mee Ketam
Mee Ketam Sedap
14 Jalan Bukit Minyak
Try their Mee Ketam
Malay Style Char Kuey Teow
Kota Permai Char Keow Teow
19 Lorong Kota Permai 2
Malay Style Char Kuey Teow
Try their Arabian Cuisine
Restaurant Qasar Hadramawt
Jalan Perda Selatan
Try their Arabian Cuisine
Try their Kampung Style Nasi Campur
Nasi Campur Permai Tepian
Jalan Permatang Nibong
Try their Kampung Style Nasi Campur
Try their Kampung Style Duck Curry
Kari Itik & Ayam Kampung
Try their Kampung Style Duck Curry