Batu Ferringhi Beach is the best beach in Penang Malaysia and Penang’s second largest tourist destination after George Town Penang. Batu Ferringhi beach is filled with water sports, 5 star resorts, and of course the famous Batu Ferringhi Night Market. Let us show you around!
There are plenty of beaches in Penang to explore, but none are more built up than Batu Ferringhi. Of all the beaches in Malaysia, Batu Ferringhi is the most developed for tourists. We arrived at the beach and were instantly transported out of the chaos of George Town Penang into a seaside paradise. We had a relaxing stroll along Batu Ferringhi beach but decided to skip swimming due to the jellyfish in Penang that are known to sting. No thank you!
Visiting Batu Ferringhi Beach & Night Market is one of the best things to do in Penang while on vacation. Exploring Penang Island is much more than just George Town, so make sure you allow yourself some time to see the northern tip of Penang Island which is home to Batu Ferringhi, the Tropical Spice Gardens and more.
After flying the drone along Batu Ferringhi beach, we were lucky enough to find a local pier to watch an incredible sunset. We were happy to be the only two tourists in sight while we sat on the pier and watched the red, golden sun set below the horizon.
After the sun sets the Batu Ferringhi night market starts to become alive. Lining 1km of road along Jalan Batu Ferringhi, this is known to be the best night market Penang has to offer! The addition of this night market to Batu Ferringhi makes it not just your ordinary Malaysia beach. There is plenty to see day or night. As one of the most affordable beaches in Southeast Asia, Batu Ferringhi’s night market has a great deal of shopping and local Malaysian food to try. We found ourselves in a Turkish restaurant called Rubin Mardini on Jalan Batu Ferringhi and had an excellent meal. Highly recommend!
We hope you enjoyed the video and got some tips on the best places in Penang! Of course Batu Ferringhi isn’t one of the best beaches in Asia, but it’s a lovely beach filled with life nestled 20 minutes north of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage sight of George Town Penang. If you’re exploring Penang Island, don’t forget to stop at Batu Ferringhi for a day and enjoy the sand, sun, and food. Hope you enjoy this Penang Vlog!
