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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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Perai works well as a base: 10 minutes from George Town, 4km from Penang Bridge.
Perai is a town located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 65,301, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Perai 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 Perai to your route.
Perai is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies at the southern bank of the Perai River and borders Butterworth to the north.
The area now known as Perai was obtained by the British East India Company in 1800, with the Perai River serving as the boundary between the newly acquired BritishRead more
territory and Kedah to the north. A nascent railway line was built between Perai and Perak in the 1890s, transforming Perai into a transit point for the export of tin. Perai became heavily industrialised in the late 20th century.
Today, Perai is home to an eponymous industrial zone, as well as the adjacent township of Seberang Jaya. The town is connected to Penang Island via the Penang Bridge and contains several facilities of the Port of Penang.
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Perai is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.3833 latitude, 100.3833 longitude.
Perai has a population of approximately 65,301 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
12 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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