Rapid Penang Bus 101 is ideal for Sightseeing the Northern Coast of Penang Island. The route starts in the Inner City and ends in Teluk Bahang, on the north-western tip of the island. Along the way, Route 101 passes through the famous beaches of Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah.
At the end of Chulia Street, the bus turns left to Penang Road (Jalan Penang). This is the main shopping street in the 1970's. See the Sri Kunj Bihari Temple on the right. Look out for Central Police Headquarters complex to your right. If you want to taste the best cendol in Penang, get off the bus here, and walk up to Keng Kwee Street.
The bus turns right at Magazine Circus (which is not a roundabout anymore) and enters Penang Road again. Look to your left for Ong Kongsi, another clan temple.
The bus next turns left to Burmah Road. Now it goes along Burmah Road. Watch out of Kuan Yin See, the temple busiest during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, on your right.
The bus turns right to enter Perak Road. Look to your left to see Wat Buppharam, one of the big Thai Buddhist temples in Penang. It then turns left and re-enters Burmah Road, continuing westward. Now the bus is approaching Pulau Tikus district, home to the famous Wat Chaiyamangkalaram, Temple of the Reclining Buddha. You will have to get down from the bus to visit this temple. It is a short distance from the Pulau Tikus bus stop.
At the end of Burmah Road, the bus turns right and enters Jalan Bagan Jermal. On your right is the St Nicholas Home for the Blind. Jalan Bagan Jermal ends at the junction with Jalan Kelawei and Jalan Tanjong Tokong. There are high rise condominiums on both sides of the junction.
The bus turns left and enters Jalan Tanjong Tokong. The road is lined with upmarket condominiums. At the Fettes Park junction you can see Island Plaza shopping mall on your right.
The sea, which comes and goes, is now in full view on your right. This is the famous Batu Ferringhi coastline. The road winds its way as it skirts the hilly northern coast.
Upon arrival at Batu Ferringhi village, you are greeted with the sight of the mammoth Rasa Sayang Resort, on your right. Hotels and restaurants line both sides of the road. The sea is momentarily out of view, but once we leave the village, it is visible once more.
Now the bus continues westward from Batu Ferringhi to Teluk Bahang. There is fewer coastal development here, and the sea is also quieter. Catch a glimpse of Lovers' Isle. You may wish to get down from the bus to visit the Tropical Spice Garden, located on the left side of the road.
The bus circles the roundabout at Teluk Bahang village, and stops at the makeshift terminus beside the road just outside the village. This is the end of the journey. You can now ride the bus back to town. It follows more or less the same route, with only minor variations.
Rapid Penang Fare
First 7 km: RM1.40
Next 7 km (up to 14 km): RM2.00
Next 7 km (up to 21 km): RM2.70
Next 7 km (up to 28 km): RM3.40
Over 28 km: RM4.00
Disclaimer
The information provided here is accurate at time of writing, and may have been updated by the bus service provider without the author's knowledge. Please use the information as guidance and check with Rapid Penang at their information kiosks for the latest route details. The author endeavours to update the information on this page from time to time, but regrets any inaccuracies if there be any.
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