Summary
- Penang named among National Geographic’s top 25 travel destinations for 2027.
- Only destination from Malaysia and Southeast Asia featured.
- Recognition highlights Penang’s heritage, nature and cultural attractions.
GEORGE TOWN, October 21 — Penang has been named among National Geographic’s 25 best places to visit in 2027, making it the only destination from Malaysia and Southeast Asia on the list.
The selection highlights George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, rainforest-fringed beaches and Seberang Perai’s rural landscapes.
Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai welcomed the recognition, saying it would strengthen the state’s international tourism profile.
He credited local tourism stakeholders for their contributions and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to attracting more international visitors through continued tourism development and promotion.
