Happy Valley
in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.400 and 100.283 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 24' 0" and E 100° 16' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:19 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 7:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.423 and -79.710 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Chanro
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Happy Valley

Happy Valley in Pulau Pinang is located in Malaysia about 184 mi (or 295 km) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital.

Local time in Happy Valley is now 10:19 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Happy Valley. The closest airport in Malaysia is Penang International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malaysia is Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: George Town, Alor Setar, Betong, Kuah and Kangar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

EVERGREEN LAUREL PENANG

Address
3,3 mi
53 PERSIARAN GURNEY
10250 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


G Hotel Kelawai

Address
3,1 mi
Persiaran Maktab 2
10250 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


G Hotel Gurney

Address
3,2 mi
Persiaran Gurney 168a
10250 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Royal Penang

Address
3,3 mi
No. 3 Jalan Larut
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vouk Hotel Suites

Address
3,2 mi
57-G-3, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Penang Sunway Hotel Georgetown

Address
3,1 mi
New Lane,Off Macalister Road 33
10400 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
183 Jalan Magazine
10300 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Clove Hall

Address
3,3 mi
11 Clove Hall Road, Georgetown
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Garden Inn

Address
3,0 mi
41, Anson Road
10400 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Munlustay 88 Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
26 Jalan Perlis
10400 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Dim Sum Glutinous Rice, Sitt Cafe, Food Hunt, P2, PHv1, P28, Gerryko Malaysia

Published: February 13, 2014
Length: 34:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GerrykoMalaysia2

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Tarian Merdeka 1 Malaysia SK Ayer Itam

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 40:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SK Ayer Itam

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Koay Teow Thng, Restoran Sin Fuat, Food Hunt, P1, PHv1, P8, Gerryko Malaysia

Published: February 13, 2014
Length: 48:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GerrykoMalaysia2

Part 1/2 of Instant Cook Koay Teow Thng, Restoran Sin Fuat Part 8/39 of Penang Hunt v1, aka PHv1 Gerryko tries the Koay Teow Thng (pork noodles in soup, to the rest of the world) at the Restoran...


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Published: February 13, 2014
Length: 46:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Susu Tarik Penang (Hot Pulled Milk)

Published: October 05, 2012
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Faris Ibrahim

Located in Penang Island of Malaysia, at Air Itam... a Must try at night!!!!


Penang Hill Funicular Train (from the upper station to the lower station)

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 32:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bin Zhang

I took Penang Hill funicular train to have a visit of Penang Hill, one of the landmark in Penang in my last trip there. Many people visit there and so if you wanna be there too,please go there...


You Gee Intel Manager, Kedai Kopi Kapin, Air Itam, P2

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 35:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Gerryko Malaysia TV Network

Part 2/2 of Kedai Kopi Kapin, Air Itam https://www.facebook.com/noodle4u Location: Jalan Air Itam, Air Itam, Penang.


MTB Cycling Down Hill from 1200 Steps to Ayer Itam, Penang

Published: July 08, 2013
Length: 37:25 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jeviss Khaw

MTB Cycling downhill from 1200 Steps (Ching Ji Chan) to Ayer Itam, 2013 July Penang, snap shot with GoPro Hero3 Black Edition.


Curry Noodles Air Itam, Old Sisters

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 59:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Gerryko Malaysia TV Network


Hong Kong Wantan Mee, Kedai Kopi Kapin, Air Itam, P1

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 35:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Gerryko Malaysia TV Network

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kek Lok Si

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The temple is heavily commercialised with shops at every level and inside the main temple complexes. Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and artwork as well as in the daily activities of worshippers.

Located at 5.39953, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1890, 19th-century Buddhist temples, Buildings and structures in Penang, Buddhist temples in Malaysia

Air Itam

Air Itam (Malay for black water) is a town in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Kek Lok Si Temple (極樂寺) and Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) are situated there. A famous Chinese secondary school, named Chung Ling High School, is located in Jalan Air Itam. The State Mosque, or Masjid Negeri, is also located there. Bandar Baru Air Itam is a town near Air Itam. Air Itam is famous for its 'laksa' which is located at the junction of Kek Lok Si Temple. The primary ethnicity of Air Itam is Chinese.

Located at 5.40611, 100.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Chung Ling High School

Chung Ling High School (钟灵中学 in Chinese, Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chung Ling in Malay) is a boys' secondary school in Malaysia, located in George Town, Penang.

Located at 5.40371, 100.295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Penang, Secondary schools in Malaysia, Educational institutions established in 1917

Penang Hill Railway

The Penang Hill Railway is a one section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam, near George Town on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The total journey takes about ten to twenty minutes. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. New cars were provided in 1977.

Located at 5.41544, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Funicular railways in Malaysia, Transport in Penang, Metre gauge railways in Malaysia, Railway lines opened in 1923

Suffolk House, Penang

In Penang, Malaysia, the Suffolk House refers to two early residences built on the same site located some four miles west of George Town, Penang, on the banks of the Air Itam River (Black Water River in the Malay language). The earliest of the two buildings is notable for serving as the residence of Francis Light, the founder of the British settlement on the Prince of Wales Island, commonly known as Penang Island.

Located at 5.41091, 100.305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Penang, Houses in Malaysia

Convent Datuk Keramat

Convent Datuk Keramat is a school located in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. The school is an all-girls Chinese school with primary and secondary school within the same compound.

Located at 5.41194, 100.318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Penang, Girls' schools in Malaysia, Secondary schools in Malaysia, Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools

Penang Sports Club

Penang Sports Club is a cricket ground, established in the year 1947. It is located in the city of Georgetown covering a land area of about 16 acres . The ground has hosted cricket matches for Malaya and then Malaysia.

Located at 5.42064, 100.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Malaysia

Penang Masonic Temple

‡‡Penang Masonic TempleGeneral informationTown or city 136 Jalan Utama, 10450 Pulau Pinang, PenangCountry MalaysiaCoordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:5|25|35|N|100|18|7|E|region:MY |primary |name= }}Construction started 17 December 1927Completed unknownCost M$ 31292.50Design and constructionClient The Penang Masonic Temple Company Limited, now Penang Masonic Temple Sdn. Bhd.

Located at 5.42639, 100.302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Masonic buildings, Buildings and structures in Penang, Art Deco architecture in Malaysia, Masonic buildings completed in 1927