Place to visit
Penang Floating Mosque, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Penang Floating Mosque is a mosque in Northeast, Penang, Malaysia (Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang) (George Town, Penang). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mosque in Northeast, Penang, Malaysia · Temples
- Local name
- Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang
- Where
- Malaysia · Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200, Georgetown
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PEN Penang, 19 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 5.46865, 100.2783
What it is and where
Penang Floating Mosque is a mosque in Northeast, Penang, Malaysia (Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang) (George Town, Penang). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in George Town, Penang, where this site lists 47 more places to see, 8.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 5.46865, 100.2783; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Penang Floating Mosque is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:43
- FebBest time11:50
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:07
- MayPossible12:15
- JunBest time12:19
- JulBest time12:17
- AugBest time12:11
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:53
- NovBetter not11:45
- DecBetter not11:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Penang Botanic GardensPublic park in George Town, Penang, Malaysia3.6 km
- Rabbit TrailHiking4.3 km
- Balathandayuthapani TempleWaterfall Hill Hindu Temple in Malaysia4.4 km
- Church of the Immaculate Conception, PenangChurch in Penang, Malaysia5.2 km
- North Vantage PointObservatory5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Temples
- National Mosque of Malaysia: mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Jamek Mosque: Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Putra Mosque: mosque of Malaysia
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque: Mosque in Malaysia
- Crystal Mosque: mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Federal Territory Mosque: mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Penang Floating Mosque?
It is a mosque in Northeast, Penang, Malaysia (Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Penang Floating Mosque?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 19 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Penang Floating Mosque?
The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Penang Botanic Gardens, Rabbit Trail, Balathandayuthapani Temple. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- George Town, Penang47 places to see in and around George Town, Penang, Malaysia: Penang Bridge, Kek Lok Si, Kapitan Keling Mosque. Best time: February to April and June to August.
- Temples201 places for temples in Malaysia, from National Mosque of Malaysia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to April and June to August. Each with its own se
- MalaysiaBefore travelling to Malaysia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days, but you do have to complete the…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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