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Penang Aims To Become Malaysia’s Top Travelling Destination With Its Own ‘7 World Wonders’

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Who would’ve thought that Penang has it’s own ‘7 world wonders’? The Government of Penang planned to promote the state as Malaysia’s top Domestic tourist destination. Especially since international borders remain closed. With the help of its colourful and record-breaking tourist destinations, this dream may not be farfetched after all!

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Penang’s ‘7 World Wonders’

According to Yeoh Soon Hin, Chairman of the Committee on State Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage, the seven world wonders include the world’s steepest tunnel track (Penang Hill), the world’s highest altitude stressed ribbon bridge (The Habitat), the world’s longest water slide awarded by Guinness World Record (Escape); world’s first butterfly and insect sanctuary (Entopia); world’s first tower curved skywalk (The Top), world’s highest ropes course challenge (The Gravityz), as well as the world’s first free-standing vertical drop slide (TechDome).

1. World’s Steepest Tunnel Track

penang hill train
Photo: @renegadetravels

No introduction needed for Penang’s most iconic uphill ride. Located at Penang Hill, the funicular railway took thousands of travelers on a steep trip 833 meters above sea level every year. It is the only way to reach the hill (aside from hiking) and it is one of the oldest funicular railway systems in the world. The 5 minutes ride is all about scenic nature views and fresh forest air.

penang hill train
Photo: @malaymail (Facebook)

Address: Penang Hill, 11500 Bukit Bendera, Penang

Operation hours: 6.30 AM – 10.30 PM (Daily)

Contact: 1-300-88-1698

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram

 

2. World’s Highest Altitude Stressed Ribbon Bridge

langur canopy walk
Photo: @thehabitat

Said to be the only two-span Stressed Ribbon Bridge of its kind, the Langur Way Canopy Walk is the highest altitude Stressed Ribbon Bridge in the world. In fact, it is at 700m above the sea level to be exact. Not to mention, it is also the only one to be built amongst the treetop canopy of a tropical rainforest. Now that’s amazing.

langur way canopy walk
Photo: @ITBBerlin

Address: Jalan Stesen, Bukit Bendera Air Itam, 11500 Penang, Pulau Pinang

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Operation hours: 9.00 AM – 7.00 PM (Daily)

Contact: 04-826 7677

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

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3. World’s Longest Water Slide

escape water slide
Photo: @MalayMail (Facebook)

Stretching a whopping 1,111 meters (3,645 feet) long, the water slide was awarded ‘World’s Longest Water Slideaward’ by Guinness World Record. The ride snakes through Penang’s ESCAPE theme park and will last you a good 4 minutes journey through a magnificent jungle scene.

escape theme park water slide
Photo: @thesmartlocal

Address: 828, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

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Operation hours: 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM (Tuesday – Sunday) | Closed on Monday

Contact: 04-881 1106

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

 

4. World’s First Butterfly And Insect Sanctuary

entopia penang
Photo: @MyEntopia (Instagram)

Entopia is a giant glass-house where butterflies flutter freely amid beautifully around landscaped tropical gardens. It is a tropical sanctuary to over 150 species of fauna and contains approximately 15,000 free-flying butterflies at any one time! Guess the number is only natural for Malaysia’s largest butterfly garden.

penang entopia
Photo: @MyEntopia (Instagram)

Address: No.830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050, Pulau Pinang

Operation hours: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM (Thursday – Tuesday) | Closed on Wednesday

Contact: 04-888 8111

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

 

5. World’s First Tower Curved Skywalk

The Top Rainbow Skywalk
Photo: @OnlyPenang

Located on Komtar Tower’s rooftop, the Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck offers seamless views of George Town during the night and day. Feel the excitement of walking on air 816 feet above sea level as you watch the city go about their daily routine below.

the top rainbow skywalk
Photo: @LaVacanzaTravel

Address: 1, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operation hours: 102.00 PM – 10.00 PM (Wednesday – Monday) | Closed on Tuesday

Contact: 04-375 9800

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

 

6. World’s Highest Ropes Course Challenge

The gravityz
Photo: @TheTopPenang (Facebook)

Here’s another adrenalin pumping activity that exists in Penang. The Gravityz is a 239m above ground rope course that will challenge your greatest fear. It encourages everyone to build their confidence and take a leap out of their comfort zone. Among the most nerve wreaking course in the challenge will be the Z wire where you have to zip a line from one platform to another and only hang from the harness that they wrap around you.

the gravityz
Photo: @thegravityz (Facebook)

Address: Komtar C1-1-20 Gold Center ground floor 10100, 10100 George Town, Penang

Operation hours: 11.00 AM – 7.00 PM (Daily)

Contact: 011-5691 5543

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

7. World’s First Free-standing Vertical Drop Slide

techdome
Photo: @mypenang.com

Have you ever seen a vertical slide? This huge vertical slide at Tech Dome Penang lets gravity do the talking. There’s no way that you can miss the sight of this huge exhibit when walking around the science discovery center. Imagine being pulled up slowly a few meters high only to experience an adrenaline-inducing plunge down the World’s First Free Standing Vertical Drop Slide.

Address: Geodesic Dome, KOMTAR, Jln Penang, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operation hours: 12.00 PM – 8.00 PM (Wednesday – Monday) | Closed on Tuesday

Contact: 04-262 6663

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram | Website

 

More To Discover In Penang

It is only natural for us to lean to domestic travel during the pandemic. The ‘7 world wonders’ is only a piece out of dozens other attractions that we have in Penang. We have more to explore in Balik Pulau and Seberang Perai so hopefully we will continue to make the best out of what we have. #JomPenang

Source: Tin.Media

 

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One Comment

  1. Firstly, what I see is magic, my kinda climate, my kinda people, my kind vibes. I am professional architect with over 40 years of practice in Durban, climate similar to Penang, projects in particular, modern hotels, hospitals (international award Mitchels Plein Municipal). I would love to exercise my skills in Penang and permenantly reside there. What say you?

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