Taman Happy Valley Travel Guide

George Town

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.

KOMTAR
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
Ferringgi Beach

Ferringgi Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple featuring heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Kek Lok Si Temple

Marvel at the 10,000 Buddhas carved into the giant pagoda or shop for souvenirs in the bustling market at Penang’s largest Buddhist temple.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

Rp154.199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Rp250.573
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Georgetown Half-day Penang Island Tour

Georgetown Half-day Penang Island Tour (SIC – SHARED / JOIN IN TOUR)

Rp474.161
per adult
Georgetown Half-day Penang Island Tour (SIC – SHARED / JOIN IN TOUR)
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

Rp944.467
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

Rp118.232
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

Rp383.520
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Taman Happy Valley

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is Rp1.063.075 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.063.075
Rp1.300.878 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Good location
"Good location. Lots of hawker stalls nearby."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is Rp1.238.666 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.238.666
Rp1.511.946 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff and great location
"Wonderful stay. Excellent breakfast buffet each morning! Good location and nice pool!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is Rp1.877.353 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.877.353
Rp2.265.597 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang

4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is Rp1.950.898 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.950.898
Rp2.157.290 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
"Functional business hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall the hotel provides good service! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is Rp1.354.791 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.354.791
Rp1.648.974 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Water park and mins to the beach. Nice beach access. Staff are very nice but facilities seems a bit dated. Breakfast buffet was ok. So far a decent beach front hotel resort. Only complain is that the breakfast buffet area are not air conditioned and feel very unpleasant dinning in sweating heat. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Taman Happy Valley

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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Pulau Tikus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Relau

While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.

Relau
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Sungai Dua

When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sungai Dua
Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty

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