Wat Chayamangkalaram is the oldest Thai Buddhist temple on the island. The temple celebrates various Thai festivals, such as Loy Krathong and Songkran. The reclining Buddha, approximately 33 meters long, is also the second-largest reclining Buddha in Malaysia.

George Town, a heritage site in Penang, boasts over a thousand prewar shop houses. Some traditional trades, such as Chinese medicine halls, sundry shops, and coffee shops, still occupy these buildings. As a part of their architecture and design, they incorporate elements of Feng Shui, considerations for the tropical climate, and calculations for land tax.

Kek Lok Si Temple is one of the largest and finest temples in Southeast Asia. The pagoda is also known as the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas. The pagoda's architectural design is a mixture of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles. In addition to the pagoda, the temple houses a large Goddess of Mercy statue (30.2 meters in height). Annually, the temple is adorned with lights and lanterns to welcome the new lunar calendar year.

Night view of Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, commonly known as Khoo Kongsi, in Penang. It is the largest Hokkien clan house in Penang. The clan house has a temple and a traditional theatre. It is surrounded by row houses and is managed by its trustees.

St George's Anglican Church was the first Anglican church in Southeast Asia. The church was built by Indian workers more than 200 years ago, and some building materials were also imported from India. The church was restored after World War II. There are weekend mass sessions conducted in various languages, such as English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil.