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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Batu Kawan works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bukit Tambun, 13km from Penang Bridge.
Batu Kawan is a town located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 11,409, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Batu Kawan sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Batu Kawan to your route.
Batu Kawan is an island and newly developing suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is geographically separated from the rest of Seberang Perai by the Jawi and Tengah rivers. As of 2020, Batu Kawan contained a population of 11,409.
Long considered a quiet agricultural backwater, Batu Kawan isRead more
undergoing rapid development, which was sparked by the completion of the Second Penang Bridge that connects the town with Batu Maung on Penang Island in 2014. A host of multinational firms, including Boston Scientific, Western Digital Corporation, Bose Corporation, Dexcom and Bosch, have set up manufacturing plants within the Batu Kawan Industrial Park. In addition, Batu Kawan is home to Design Village, Malaysia's largest outlet mall.
Among the ongoing developments within Batu Kawan are an IKEA store, Aspen Vision City and Utropolis, the latter of which is expected to serve as a hub for tertiary education.
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Batu Kawan is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.2582 latitude, 100.4288 longitude.
Batu Kawan has a population of approximately 11,409 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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