Tanjung Tokong
in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.461 and 100.307 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 27' 38" and E 100° 18' 26"
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: 11:03 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 7:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.494 and -79.710 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mamayaco
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong in Pulau Pinang with it's 24,071 inhabitants is located in Malaysia about 186 mi (or 300 km) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital.

Local time in Tanjung Tokong is now 11:03 PM (Thursday). 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 Tanjung Tokong. The closest airport in Malaysia is Butterworth Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), East. 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 4 mi (or 6 km), South-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: 30°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

30°C (87 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

G Hotel Gurney

Address
1,6 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


PARKROYAL PENANG

Address
1,3 mi
BATU FERRINGHI BEACH
11100 Tanjong Bungah
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


G Hotel Kelawai

Address
1,8 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


EVERGREEN LAUREL PENANG

Address
2,1 mi
53 PERSIARAN GURNEY
10250 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Hotel Penaga

Address
3,3 mi
Corner Of Jalan Hutton & Lebuh Clarke
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Northam All Suite Penang

Address
2,8 mi
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang

Address
1,2 mi
Jalan Tanjung Bungah
11200 Tanjong Bungah
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Hotel Royal Penang

Address
3,0 mi
No. 3 Jalan Larut
10050 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Doubletree Resort by Hilton Penang

Address
2,9 mi
56 Jalan Low Yat Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vouk Hotel Suites

Address
2,5 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


Videos from this area

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Penang Tanjung Tokong Seri Tanjung Pinang Semi-D

Published: November 27, 2008
Length: 30:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

Penang new luxury semi-detach house in Tanjung Tokong, walking distance to seaside & Island Plaza. Close to Gurney Drive. Unit For Sale & To Let For more Penang properties pls view: ...


Penang Tanjung Tokong Seri Tanjung Pinang

Published: November 27, 2008
Length: 48:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

Penang Tanjung Tokong new terrace house, walking distance to Island Plaza, close to Gurney Drive & seaside. Ideal home for family. Unit For Sale & To Let For more Penang properties pls view:...


Penang Tanjung Tokong The Brezza Condominium with Interior Design Renovation To Let

Published: March 14, 2012
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

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Published: June 02, 2011
Length: 09:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

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Published: August 05, 2010
Length: 19:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DaiwaHousing

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Tanjung Venice

Published: December 30, 2012
Length: 47:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ben Choong

We too have a "Little Venice" in Tanjung Tokong, Penang.


Tesco Tanjong Tokong

Published: August 09, 2011
Length: 33:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tan Kuan Aw


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Published: July 25, 2014
Length: 21:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gerryko Malaysia TV Network 2

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Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 48:07 min
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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.

Wat Chayamangkalaram

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, most notable for its Reclining Buddha statue. The statue is the 3rd largest of its kind, being 33 meters in length. In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddhas and popular Thai deities. Also on the temple grounds many colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures are on display.

Located at 5.43189, 100.313 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in 1845, Buddhist temples in Malaysia

Battle of Penang

The Battle of Penang occurred on 28 October 1914, during World War I. It was a naval action in the Strait of Malacca, in which the German cruiser SMS Emden sank two Allied warships.

Located at 5.43333, 100.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British Malaya, Far East naval battles of World War I, Naval battles of World War I involving Germany, Naval battles of World War I involving France, Naval battles of World War I involving Russia, Naval battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, Military history of Malaysia, Conflicts in 1914

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia, bordering Gurney Drive and Tanjung Bungah. Penang's first modern shopping mall, Island Plaza, is located here. The state's first megamall, Gurney Plaza is also located here. Tanjung Tokong was one of the areas afflicted by the 2004 tsunami disaster. The place is currently seeing a major transformation with the land reclamation off the northern shore for a massive land development by E&O Development.

Located at 5.46667, 100.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Mount Erskine

Mount Erskine (Pek Hoon Sua in Hokkien) is a township in the northeastern part of Penang Island, Malaysia. It sees more activity during the Qingming Festival due to the presence of its cemeteries dating from the early 19th century. More recently, the top of Mount Erskine has been flattened to make way for the construction of condominiums.

Located at 5.4525, 100.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Penang Botanic Gardens

The Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens" because of the cascading waterfall nearby, is a public park situated on Jalan Air Terjun (Waterfall Road) in George Town on Penang Island, Malaysia. The original gardens were established in 1884 from an old quarry site, under the supervision of Charles Curtis, who was the first superintendent.

Located at 5.43996, 100.288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1794 establishments, 1884 establishments, Penang, Botanical gardens in Malaysia

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

Dhamikarama Burmese Temple in Penang is the temple enjoys the prestige of being the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia. As the first Buddhist temple to be built in Penang back in 1803, Dhammikarama is a temple filled with striking features and rich past. It provides a historical evidence of Burmese occupation in Penang as well as the retreat for Buddhist devotees.

Located at 5.43121, 100.314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Malaysia, Theravada Buddhist temples, Religious organizations established in 1803

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 3 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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tanjong Tokong, Tanjung Tokong