Established as a fishing village, Teluk Bahang has evolved into a tourist destination, with a number of attractions built within the suburb.

Jalan Teluk Bahang is the main thoroughfare within the suburb and forms part of the pan-island Federal Route 6.

[9][10][11] The Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, which utilises open-topped double-decker buses, caters mainly for tourists.

[25][26][27] The Teluk Bahang Forest Eco Park, established in 1974, is a recreational area equipped with picnic and camping grounds, and encompasses a handful of waterfalls and a forestry museum.

[28] Opened on 8 November 2012, the ESCAPE Adventure Play is an eco-themed amusement park, where visitors can engage in challenging activities and games which include climbing and rope courses.

[32][33][34] Completed in 1999, the Teluk Bahang Dam, the largest reservoir in George Town, is capable of storing 18.24 billion litres of water.

[37] The dragon boat race, held every December, attracts dozens of local and international teams, such as from Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Thailand.