Tanjung Tokong

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Tanjung Tokong is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located along the northeastern coast of Penang Island, next to Pulau Tikus and 4 km northwest of the city centre. Over the recent decades, the former fishing village has been transformed into an upper class residential suburb of George Town, with high-rises such as Straits Quay lining the coast. ()

Alternative names: Population: 24.1 thous.Coordinates: 5°27'1"N, 100°18'22"E

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Tanjung Tokong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penang Botanic Gardens, Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon.

1.4 miSW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Penang Botanic Gardens, George Town
37 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of the city of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens," stands as an oasis of serenity and natural beauty. Established by the British in 1884, this lush, sprawling park serves as a verdant lung...
1.1 miSE
Shopping district, Shopping
Gurney Drive, George Town
28 min walk • Gurney Drive, a bustling seaside promenade in George Town, Malaysia, serves as a magnet for both locals and tourists seeking a vibrant shopping and culinary experience. This iconic stretch along the coastline is renowned for its open-air hawker food courts and modern...
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gurney Plaza, George Town
24 min walk • Gurney Plaza stands as a modern testament to the vibrant shopping culture in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. This premier shopping centre, strategically located on the famous Gurney Drive promenade, provides both locals and tourists with...
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gurney Paragon, George Town
27 min walk • Gurney Paragon stands as a contemporary icon of luxury and lifestyle in the heart of George Town, Malaysia. This upscale shopping centre, nestled along the prominent Gurney Drive, offers a blend of retail therapy, gastronomic delights, and entertainment options for...
1 miSE
Waterfront
Gurney Wharf, George Town
26 min walk • Gurney Wharf is a planned seafront park, with land for this purpose currently being reclaimed off Gurney Drive in George Town, Penang.
1.3 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Balathandayuthapani Temple, George Town
34 min walk • The Balathandayuthapani Temple, officially the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil, better known as the Waterfall Hill Temple or "Thaneer Malai" by locals, is a temple complex located in George Town, Penang. The main deity of this temple is Murugan. Visitors need to climb 513 stairs to reach the temple.
1.2 miS
Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception, George Town
31 min walk • Church of the Immaculate Conception is a church and parish located in Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The church was founded in 1811 and is the second oldest church in the diocese after Church of the Assumption.
1.4 miNW
Skyscraper
The Cove, George Town
37 min walk • The Cove is a residential complex at the Tanjung Bungah suburb near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Jalan Tanjung Bungah, it consists of four condominium towers - A, B, C & D.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Straits Quay, George Town
20 min walk • Straits Quay Retail Marina is a shopping mall-cum-marina in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is located at Seri Tanjung Pinang, a newly developed township that sits on reclaimed land within the George Town suburb of Tanjung Tokong.
1.2 miSE
Skyscraper
Millennium Tower, George Town
32 min walk • The Millennium Tower is a 35-storey condominium within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located at Gurney Drive, the skyscraper was completed in 2005 and has a height of 138 m. A low density development, the condominium contains only 20 residential units within its 35 floors.
1.6 miNW
Town
Tanjung Bungah
40 min walk • Tanjung Bungah is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located along the northern coast of Penang Island between Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Tokong, and about 6.5 km northwest of the city centre.