The 15 most Instagrammable places in Penang

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23 Love Lane
Discover heritage through architecture at 23 Love Lane, a gorgeous boutique hotel with buildings that represent 5 different architectural periods. With their cozy terraces and antiques lining the library, there's definitely Instagrammable places at every corner.
23, Love Lane, George Town, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
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Armenian Street
Famed for their abundance of street art, you have to visit Armenian Street in Penang for the most Instagrammable shots with some of these utter works of art. With cat-themed masterpieces and cartoon figures, here's the perfect opportunity to spruce up your feed.
Lebuh Armenian, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
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Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Also known as the Blue Mansion, immerse yourself in the historic splendour that the building once held. Learn about its heritage, architecture and stories, but their golden gilded mirrors and lavish chandeliers would make for the perfect Instagram shot.
14, Leith Street
10200 Penang, Malaysia
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Batu Ferringhi
A popular beach resort in Penang, you will fall head over heels with the long, white stretch of sandy beach and crystal clear waters. There are also many water sport activities you can photograph yourself doing. Talk about #vacationgoals.
Batu Feringghi, 11050, Penang, Malaysia
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Kek Lok Si Temple
One of the largest Bhuddist temples in Malaysia, enjoy the stunning ocean view from high above at Kek Lok Si Temple. The temple itself has obvious influences from Myanmar, Thailand and China, resulting in very interesting architecture.
1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Lone Pine Hotel
With its white contemporary architecture, rows of pine trees, and the stunning cerulean pool, get ready for the most classic of vacation vibes on your Instagram feed that will definitely blow all your friends away.
97 Batu Ferringhi Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia
Photo: Lone Pine Hotel
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Macalister Mansion
Have a splendid afternoon shooting photos to die for in this beautifully chic building, where photos of yourself sipping on high tea in front of white spiralling windows will garner attention from all your followers.
228, Jalan Macalister, George Town, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Photo: Macalister Mansion
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Penang City Hall
This Edwardian-style building was built by the British, and yes, it will make the perfect backdrop for any Instagram-worthy shot. It exudes class and will satisfy anyone with a penchant for history.
Jalan Padang Kota Lama, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
The Pinang Peranakan Mansion was built to demonstrate the opulent lifestyle of a rich Baba from a century ago. Lined with beautiful geometric tiles and countless antiques, you'll definitely find beautiful objects worthy of Instagram here.
29, Church Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia
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Straits Quay Marina
Photograph yourself or a few friends having a relaxing, breezy afternoon stroll by the Marina, where the calm waters and occasional yachts would be an amazing feature on your Instagram feed.
Straits Quay, Sri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Penang, Malaysia
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Tan Jetty
With the curved wooden pathway and picturesque stilt house, snap a shot of the view or of yourself gazing off into the distance on the wooden jetty - it'll definitely end up looking like a photo ripped off National Geographic.
Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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China House
A traditional compound made up of 3 heritage buildings, get a picture at the largest mirror in China House or photograph some pastries and cakes at one of their various cafes and restaurants. You'll get those likes coming in no time.
153, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Eastern and Oriental Hotel
A self-proclaimed testament to the grandeur of the British colonial era, you will definitely get shots at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel that will make you seem like your holidaying in Europe, not Penang.
Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Teluk Bahang Beach
At the small town of Teluk Bahang, you'll find this quaint fisherman jetty at the beach. Capture a sense of endlessness of the sea from the jetty or photograph its rough curves and edges, you'll be rolling in likes in no time.
187, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Tanjung Tokong, 11050, Penang, Malaysia
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Hin Bus Depot
Appreciate the works of art here at Hin Ho Bus Depot, where murals and art installations dot the area. With photos of these pieces of art on your feed, they'll immediately make you look artsy and cultured to all your followers.
31A Jalan Gurdwara,
10300 George Town,
Penang. Malaysia.
Photo: Hin Bus Depot

With its collection of colonial buildings, charming rows of shophouses, and quirky street art, Penang has, no doubt, a multitude of Instagrammable nooks and crannies just waiting to be discovered. Appreciate the stunning scenic views of this waterfront town, or learn about Penang’s rich heritage – there’ll be gorgeous locations to Instagram while you’re at it.

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and every corner can be beautiful if you find the beauty within it. But sometimes you don’t have the luxury of time to explore the streets, or to travel to a far-flung beach just to discover that it’s not as stunning as you had imagined it would be. So save your time and check out our top picks of places to visit, and you’ll end up with an aesthetic feed worthy of envy in no time!

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