Sightseeing with Bus 102:
Sights from Penang Airport to the Northern Beaches

Rapid Penang Bus 102 is ideal for Sightseeing the Southern and Northern parts of Penang Island. The route starts in the Penang International Airport and ends in Teluk Bahang, on the north-western tip of the island. Along the way, Route 102 passes through the famous beaches of Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah. This route does not go into the Inner City of George Town and is ideal for people staying in the beach hotels who arrive at the airport.

If you are just arriving at the airport, this is the scenery you can expect to see on your bus ride to your hotel.

Rapid Penang Route 102 Map

Rapid Penang Route 102 Sightseeing Itinerary

Your sightseeing tour with the Rapid Penang 102 starts at curbside of the Penang International Airport. The bus leaves the airport terminal and heads out of the airport. It passes under the Bayan Lepas Flyover, then takes the ramp onto the flyover. Now it goes along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, the main road on the southern part of Penang Island. The airport is now on your right.

After a short distance, the bus pass through the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. You can see factories on both sides of the road. After after and in front of B.Braun is the world-famous Snake Temple, on your left. Get off the bus if you wish to visit it.

The bus now continues along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. You can see a row of places of worship, representing three different religions, one after another on your left. They include the Bayan Baru Sivan Temple, the Charismatic Church of Penang, and the Than Hsiang Temple.

The bus passes through the junction of Jalan Tengah. On the left is the township of Bayan Baru, while on the right is Phase III of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. The first junction is at Chulia Street Ghaut (Gat Lebuh Chulia). The bus turns right and go up Chulia Street Ghaut. Along the way, look out for Yeoh Kongsi, a small clan temple, on your right.

The bus now takes the Bayan Lepas Elevated Highway. The township of Bayan Baru spreads out below you, while further away to your right is the neighbourhood of Bukit Jambul. The bus passes over the Bayan Baru Roundabout and enters Sungai Nibong. You can see Sunshine Square at a distance to your left, and Queensbay Mall at a distance to your right.

The Bayan Lepas Elevated Highway ends at the Pesta Site. The bus continues along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah. To your right are the 30-storey condominiums called N-Park. They stand on a hillock called Batu Uban, which has one of the oldest Malay settlements on Penang Island.

After the traffic lights at Jalan Sungai Dua, you can see Universiti Sains Malaysia on your left, and the twin towers of The View condominiums to your right. The bus passed under the flyover that connects to the Penang Bridge interchange.

After passing the university grounds, you can see Minden Heights, an upscale neighbourhood, on your left. At the next traffic lights, look to your right to see the Sri Veerama Kaliamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple.

The bus continues north through Gelugor. Look to the right to see SEAMEO-RECSAM, better known as the Malaysian Teachers Training College.

At the Gelugor Roundabout, the bus takes a 9 o'clock turn and enters Green Lane (Jalan Masjid Negeri). On the left is Island Glades and Island Park, contiguous residential estates developed in the 1970's. Further down the road, you see Lam Wah Ee Hospital on your right.

After the junction with Batu Lanchang Road (Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim), you can see Wat Pinbang-Onn followed by the Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre and Convent Green Lane on your right.

After the Hamilton Road Flyover, look out for Penang Free School on your right, followed by the Penang State Mosque on your left, at the Scotland Road Flyover.

After the Scotland Road Flyover, watch out for the Ramakrishna Ashrama on your right. The bus goes through the Batu Gantong junction. Following that, you can see the Penang Turf Club on your left.

At the end of Scotland Road, just as the bus turns left to enter Western Road (Jalan Utama), look to your right to see the Caring Society Complex.

As the bus goes along Western Road, see the Penang Sports Club on the right. It now passes through the leafy neighbourhoods of Jesselton Heights on the left and Ayer Rajah on the right.

The bus turns right to enter Gottlieb Road. On the left side of the road is the wall of the Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple. Then comes the biggest Chinese girls' school in Penang, aptly named the Penang Chinese Girls' High School.

After passing through the junction with Burmah Road, the bus turns 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. You can see Island Plaza shopping mall on your right. The bus now continues its journey along the northern coast. It passes through the Tanjong Tokong village, which has the oldest Tua Pek Kong temple in Penang. Now it enters Tanjung Bungah.

High rise luxury condominiums line Jalan Tanjung Bungah, some as tall as forty storeys. The bus passes the Penang Swimming Club on your right. As it nears Batu Ferringhi, look for the Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque (it's not really floating) and the Penang Water Sports Centre 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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