2024 Central Seberang Perai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

🛍 New Wing: Sunway Carnival Mall

#mymymemories I went back to my hometown to visit my family and also to vote in the recent state election. After we finished our voting, we decided to spend our afternoon at the new wing of Sunway Carnival Mall. I was delighted in seeing a modern mall in Butterworth! It definitely has the standard of a KL mall, it immediately felt like I was transported into KL! The new wing even has an autism friendly room, for austistic individual to seek tranquility. It is filled with calming elements and sensory tools. Definitely a first for a Penang mall, kudos to Sunway! We had our lunch at Hai Di Lao, and took a long stroll at the mall. There were lots of food options available at the basement, a big center court (with a massive Minecraft event happening at that time!) and tons of shops! We finally ended our day by redeeming coffee from Starbucks, under their "Show Your Finger!" promotion! It was a fruitful day for me and my family. Happy to be able to fulfill my duty as a Malaysian! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Woods By Benz..Feel The Nature..!!

The Woods by Benz located at Jalan Alma Bukit Mertajam..This Restaurant themed was feel the nature with you can feel calm by enjoying a delicious food..With plenty of food to choose from western food, dessert and also fresh brewed coffee..Beside that for non coffee lovers you can order plenty types of frappe such as chocolate milkshake and also strawberry milkshake..#thewoodsbybenz #Bukit mertajam

A Paradise for Avian Enthusiasts

#wecreate The Penang Bird Park is home to an extensive collection of bird species, showcasing the rich diversity of birds from around the world. As visitors step into the park, they are greeted by the melodious songs and vibrant colors of various bird species. From majestic peacocks and graceful flamingos to playful parrots and elusive owls, the park offers a tapestry of avian wonders. With over 300 species of birds, including both indigenous and exotic varieties, the Penang Bird Park provides a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and majesty of these feathered creatures up close. The park boasts spacious and beautifully designed aviaries that closely resemble the natural habitats of the birds. These aviaries recreate diverse ecosystems, ranging from rainforests to wetlands, allowing the birds to thrive in environments that mimic their natural surroundings. Visitors can meander through walkways, bridges, and elevated platforms, immersing themselves in these natural habitats and observing the birds. Address: Jalan Todak Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang, Malaysia Ambiance/Facilities: 8/10 Rating: 4/5

Conquer the Trails of Bukit Mertajam Hills

Recently, I had the opportunity to explore the magnificent Bukit Mertajam Hills, and I must say, it was an unforgettable hiking adventure. As I embarked on the trail, a surge of excitement filled me, knowing that I was about to witness the natural beauty this place had to offer. The hike started with a moderate ascent, gradually immersing me in the serenity of nature. The lush green foliage surrounded me, providing a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere. The chirping of birds and the gentle rustling of leaves created a symphony that accompanied me throughout the journey. As I continued hiking, the trail revealed stunning vistas at every turn. The panoramic views from the hilltops were simply breathtaking. The sprawling landscapes and distant cityscapes painted a picture of tranquility and harmony. It felt as if I was on top of the world, soaking in the beauty that stretched out before me. The rugged terrain added a sense of challenge and adventure to the hike. There were rocky paths, steep slopes, and occasional streams to cross, which kept me on my toes. But with each step, I felt a surge of accomplishment, knowing that I was pushing myself and embracing the wonders of nature. One of the highlights of the Bukit Mertajam Hills was reaching the summit. Standing atop the highest point, I felt a rush of exhilaration and a profound sense of achievement. The panoramic view that unfolded was like a reward for my efforts. I could see the sprawling greenery, the distant hills, and the city below—a sight that left me in awe of nature's grandeur. Throughout the hike, I couldn't help but marvel at the diverse flora and fauna that called these hills home. The vibrant colors of wildflowers, the occasional sighting of unique bird species, and the gentle rustle of wildlife added a touch of magic to the experience. Bukit Mertajam Hills is truly a haven for hiking enthusiasts. The blend of challenging trails, breathtaking vistas, and a serene natural environment creates an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature lover seeking solace, these hills offer an escape from the mundane and a chance to reconnect with the beauty of the outdoors. My journey through Bukit Mertajam Hills left me with a sense of awe and a yearning to explore more of nature's wonders. It's a place that I highly recommend to anyone seeking an enriching and exhilarating hiking experience. #wecreate

A sneak peak of a 5 star hotel in Perai!

This impromptu trip got me to try the Light Hotel in Perai, Penang. Since I book on the day itself, it cost me about RM300/room. The pool is huge and there are pool for kids and adults. They also have Fitness Studio and Kids Playroom that you can access. The breakfast is 9/10. They have so many food that you can choose such as sushi, fried kuey teow, mac and cheese and many more! The stay here is great and would come again in future. #awesomepic #foodie #mytripvlog

The lobby masterpiece

Hotel lobby is the first space guests see upon arrival. This lobby caught my eyes when I’ve arrived. The big bright chandelier gave a good impression for 5 stars hotel lobby. Honestly, we were happy and pleased with this hotel services. Address📍: The Light Hotel Penang located at Seberang Prai, Penang. Price 💰: Affordable and good for the value Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit

Well spent at the club!

This hotel try to bring out better experience for the guest by providing your daily entertainment at the lounge. It is a great time to enjoy your stay while playing some fun games. You can play dart or snooker for a minimum pay. Will definitely come again! Address📍: Level 3, The Light Hotel Penang Price 💰: RM5 per games. Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #couplestrip

Tallest hotel in town!

The Light Penang Hotel is a modern skyscraper-style hotel on the edge of Seberang Prai. The 5 stars hotel making it the biggest standard room for tourists and locals. You can see the Sunway Hotel at the lobby. Easy and convenince with walking distance to Sunway Carnival Mall. Surely a good escape for the ideal retreat! Price: Around Rm300 per room Rating : 4 out of 5 #newyearadventure #awesomepic #yearofrabbit

A festive counting story!

The Light Hotel Penang lobby is full of redness! They welcome the Year of the Rabbit and celebrating a Chinese New Year with a great happiness. This visually stunning board book has red and gold foil on the cover. All the guests are excited to take photos at the lobby! Wishing all my Trip friends and family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! #yearofrabbit #passionpassport #urbanexplorer

Enjoying my morning breakfast!

I have always been pleased with their service and breakfast buffet. Good spread of buffet food, including vege options. Kudos to the kitchen team for giving their best. Location 📍: The Light Hotel Penang Price 💰: Affordable and good for the value Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #urbanexplorer #couplestrip #summervacation #bucketlistreboot

Best swimming pool in Penang!

This hotel provides a great poil as an amazing facility! It is very clean and the water temperatures are perfect. You can see the pool are less crowded in the morning. Our children would probably have stayed here until closing. Location📍: The Light Hotel Penang Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #deliciousfood #couplestrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation

A comfortable stay!

I’ve booked a deluxe room. The room was very clean and equipped with all the necessary amenities. Front desk staff was friendly. They reflect the hotel standards. Address📍: The Light Hotel located at Seberang Jaya, Penang. Price 💰: Around RM300, good for 5 stars hotel Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #tripblazers #deliciousfood #summervacation

Famous local Malay cuisine!

The restaurant serves a variety of choices of local Malay cuisines. The atmosphere also nice with a lot of spaces. Great taste and good service in handling customer as they can follow my instructions well for the foods. Address📍: De Pauh Restaurant located at Seberang Prai, Penang. Price 💰: Consider as affordable Rating ⭐️ : 3.5 out of 5 #newyearadventure #tripblazers #urbanexplorer

amazing 4-stars hotel in Penang

Address: 11 Lebuh Tenggiri Dua, Pusat bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Malaysia. when i travelled to Penang island in Malaysia i stayed in a 4 stars luxury hotel in a great location in the city. Sunway hotel Seberang Jaya has high ranking and very good facilities and nice staff with good price. the hotel has airport shuttle - fitness center - free wifi and good breakfast also. rooms facilities: air condition -sattelite tv - electric kettle - private bathroom. #staycation #tripblazers #mytripvlog #penang

Penang Bird Park visit during weekend

If you visit Penang, dont forget to visit Penang Bird Park. There a lots of bird we can see there. View is calm and beautiful. Price is reasonable & kids will love and excited looking at colourfull bird inside cage. We spend around 2 hours there. Definitely worth every penny!!

Lao Jia Char Kway Teow Seberang Perai

#2023travelwish This Char Kway Teow stall is truly a hidden gem in Seberang Perai. There was a signboard to go in the housing area. I ordered the basic one, so tasty. The shrimps and cockles were very fresh. Must add their sunny side egg with runny egg yolk. It added moisture to the fried kway teow. If you love cockles, you can try their luxurious version which costs from RM16.50 onwards. Their sugar cane drink is very refreshing. This place is usually crowded, so please be prepared to wait for the food to be served. Friendly owner and staff, especially the aunty serving the drinks. Next year I wish to travel to Norway to see the Northern Lights. Address: 677, Jln Bagan Lallang, Kampung Pokok Keras, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang Ambiance/Facilities: 7/10 Avg Price Per Person: RM10-20 Rating: 4/5

Feeling peace and joy

If you want to stay at Bukit Mertajam and near by this church, you can stay at Vince Villa. It was only 4 min walk to this church. If you 1st time come to this church, don't forget make a wish at the wishing pool and get the St Anne water at the hills.

Awesome hotel in penang

Friendly staff. We booked 3 rooms and request for near room with each other then the staff give us connecting room & the other room in front others room. breakfast was superb. the best hotel breakfast in penang. got variety food. staff in kitchen also helpful especially staff who make the tarik veru friendly. cleanliness is veru good. definitely will come again next time. #luxuryhotelinpenang

PENANG BIRD PARK FUNTASTIC FOR KIDS

Getting There - I was on a road trip from Kota Bharu to Penang. We stayed in Georgetown. Spent 3 days in the island and before went back home, we visited this Bird Park in Seberang Jaya and greeted those birds for 1-2 hours. The park is not that big, however there are numerous bird species that you could see here. My kid was so thrilled that we had the opportunity to feed the pigeons. Attractions - Pigeons Feeding session and bird show. #spooktaculartrip

Very Nice HK style Fast Food!

Very famous HK style fast food chain, usually all their outlet are quite packed, no matter during lunch time or dinner time, but this outlet is quite spacious! The food was are nice. I love their spaghetti with tomato sauce a lot! Their Yuen Yong is quite nice too! Speed of serving ordered food are lighting fast here, great for work day lunch time. They located at the new wing now, quite easy to find, Just beside Jaya Grocer. They still provide physical menu but all order are done via QR code or you can ask help from the staffs too. Definitely will be back! #passionpassport #deliciousfood #foodie #cafe #mytripvlog

5 star service hotel in seberang jaya penang

We were greeted warmly by the bell boy from a distance he saw us carrying a large luggage, the bell boy came to us and helped lift the bag to the lobby the check in process was fast and efficient and even allowed us to check in early before the time the experience at the restaurant for breakfast was interesting. Variety of food served on breakfast and there is also "apom manis" which may not be available in other hotels The room is spacious and comfortable. Strategic location close to sunway carnival mall within walking distance. I experienced some issues and the staff handle it with respect and professional surely will repeat my stay again in this hotel. #penang #penanghotel #hotelpenang #pulaupinang #seberangjaya

Mengkuang Dam is a dam located to the north-east of Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia. Beautiful scenery ... The best place for jogging, walking and running activities and enjoying the amazing natural beauty scenery can relieve stress.

Address - Masson hotel#cafe Ambiance/Facilities - Highlights - delicious Avg. Price per Person - 40 Rating - 5#

Gardenesia

This is tucked away in the northern part of the island. A friend mentioned about it, and I was surprised by the crowd when I got there around noon on a Sunday - maybe the weekend crowd visiting the nearby Sungei Buloh Wetland & Kranji, and it was raining earlier. The rurual ambience is nice and relaxing, with the restaurant facing a large pool. Offers both western and local food. The food is tasty, presentation is nice too. I love the ceasar salad and the seafood platter. They also sell beer, quite a number of varieties. Price wise, reasonable with that kind of food standard and environment. Will definitely be back again! #happylaborday #rediscoversg #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer #springblossoms

Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving kampung on mainland Singapore. The “1954” on the street sign here does not refer to the year the kampung was founded, but rather, the old postal code of the area. Who’s old enough to remember that postal codes in Singapore used to be 4 digits instead of the current 6 digits? I do! While Singapore develops itself into an urban cosmopolitan city with skyscrapers, high-rise condominiums, apartments, the historic Kampong Lorong Buangkok still stands strong and remains untouched. Known as the last surviving kampong in Singapore, it is surrounded by a modern housing development. A visit here would remind you of the olden Singapore, where life was possibly simpler and carefree. #happylaborday #rediscoversg #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer #ontheroad

Refreshing Retreat: A day at Lata Tok Janggut

Lata Tok Janggut is a beautiful natural destination perfect for a day of relaxation and fun by the river. The clear waters of the river invite visitors to play and cool off, while the surrounding greenery adds to the peaceful ambiance. There are also spots for picnicking, making it a great place to enjoy a meal outdoors. Overall, Lata Tok Janggut offers a perfect blend of nature and recreation, providing a refreshing getaway for all who visit. #traveldiaries

Gudetama Comes to Sunway Carnival: A Must-See for Fans!

#amusement Exciting news for all Gudetama fans! The beloved lazy egg character is making its way to Sunway Carnival, bringing a whole lot of fun and cuteness. Expect themed displays, exclusive merchandise, and interactive activities that celebrate everyone’s favorite chill egg. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just love adorable characters, this event promises a memorable experience for all ages. Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent opportunity! #Gudetama #SunwayCarnival #GudetamaFans #cuteculture #themedevent #familyfun #PenangEvents #adorablecharacters #PenangHoliao #eventalert

Penang Bird Park

#travellerswonderland It was a magnificent sight to even look at the species that was available here. As a nature lover it was a sanctuary. The place is very well mantained and the staffs are fairly friendly. Not single litter was visible in the vicinity. They were many species that's hard to see but I. Here it's well mended. Nice place to bring kids and nature lovers. Few reminders: 1. Be sure to bring water, shades and cap/hat to protect yourself on sunny day 2. Bring mosquito repellents along since it's a as close to real habitat of the birds. 3. Certain bird habitat tends to have stench or foul smell, be mindful. 4. It's wheel chair accessible but not recommended for people who can't walk long distances. 5. Lastly, be mindful to follow the cleanliness signs displayed. And do not litter and make noises!

Empat Sekawan: Penang’s Fusion of Local Flavours

#traveldiaries 1st time visiting Penang. Empat Sekawan in Penang is where local Malaysian flavors meet creative fusion cuisine. This cozy restaurant offers a delicious menu combining traditional dishes with modern twists. From reinvented *nasi lemak* to unique fusion takes on noodles and curries, Empat Sekawan is perfect for foodies looking to experience the best of Penang’s culinary innovation. The warm ambiance and friendly service make it a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking something different. **#EmpatSekawan #PenangFusionCuisine #LocalFlavours #PenangEats #FoodieHeaven #ModernMalaysian #PenangFood #FusionFlavours #CulinaryInnovation #MustVisitPenang**

What to eat what do do in Penang?

#folkactivities 🌍🐟Eating Fish, Eating Fish? Yu village ! One of local famous restaurants which you can have a Fresh Fish Dishes. We really enjoying the highlight of the menu is usually fresh fish. Dishes might include grilled fish, steamed fish with herbs, and fish soups. Highly recommended 1️⃣ Creamy Tomato fish noodle Soup 2️⃣ Tom Yum fish Soup 📣 You can let the server know in advance 💁 if you'd like to add rice wine 🍶 to the soup because not everyone may enjoy it. 💰 Average price per person: RM30++ ⏰ 11.30am-9.45pm (break time : 2.45pm - 5.59pm) 📮 Yu village 1938, Jalan Perusahaan, Auto-City Riverpark, 10000 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia 渔家庄) Tips ⏮️ 🤫 The portions are generous (three ladies can share two main dishes) #CultivateYourselfForALifetime #YuJiaZhuangAutoCity #YuJiaZhuang #WhatToEatOnWeekends #Malaysia#yuvillage#seasfoodlover