Penang district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Perai

Perai is a town in Penang district, Malaysia, home to about 65,301 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 17 mosques & dargahs and 12 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sri Munisuarar (2 km), Kuil Arulmigu Karumari Amman (2 km) and Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (4 km).

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Perai, Malaysia
Perai, Penang district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Perai at a glance

Location
Penang district, Malaysia
Population
about 65,301
Coordinates
5.3833° N, 100.3833° E
Places within 50 km
216 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Perai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Perai: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Perai

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Penang Bridge (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Perai

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Padang Polo (11 km); the best-known is Waterfall Hill Temple (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Perai

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Acheen Street Mosque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Perai

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Pulau Gazumbo (8 km); the best-known is Gedung Island (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Perai

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Perai

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Perai. The closest is Jerejak Island (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Perai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Perai
  2. 2 km Sri Munisuarar · temple, Penang
  3. 2 km Kuil Arulmigu Karumari Amman · temple, Penang
  4. 4 km Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple · temple, Penang
  5. 4 km Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse · fort, Penang
  6. 9 km Penang Bridge · viewpoint
  7. 7 km Back to Perai

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    Within 15 km of Perai

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Perai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints81110Penang Bridge (7 km)
    Waterfalls1625Padang Polo (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1722Acheen Street Mosque (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1216Pulau Gazumbo (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1515Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (7 km)
    Other attractions1212Dewan Persatuan Tan Si Eng (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Jerejak Island (13 km)
    Churches910St George's Church (8 km)
    Museums1010Pinang Peranakan Mansion (8 km)
    Temples99Sri Munisuarar (2 km)
    Buddhist sites88Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Mengkuang Dam (16 km)
    Parks77Esplanade Grounds (8 km)
    Caves25Gua Jering (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm (25 km)

    Perai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Perai?

    Sri Munisuarar (temple, about 2 km), Kuil Arulmigu Karumari Amman (temple, about 2 km), Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (temple, about 4 km), Penang Bridge (viewpoint, about 7 km), Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower (monument, about 7 km), Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (fort, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Perai?

    216 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 17 mosques & dargahs, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Perai?

    Penang Bridge, about 7 km by road; Bukit Pelanduk (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Perai?

    Padang Polo, about 11 km by road; Waterfall Hill Temple (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Perai?

    Acheen Street Mosque, about 8 km by road; Kapitan Keling Mosque (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Perai?

    Start in Perai, visit Sri Munisuarar, then Kuil Arulmigu Karumari Amman, then Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple, then Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse, then Penang Bridge, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Perai?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Perai

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Perai’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Perai on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.