Penang Travel Guide

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Pro

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 People, Food and Diverse Culture 


Con

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 Questionable Hygiene and even more questionable road signs 


In a nutshell

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 Colourful blend of the Malay, Chinese and Indian people ,culture,religion and yummiest food in beautiful and peaceful city .... 

 

Explore Penang

Things to Do  

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera), Penang

 87 Reviews  Penang Hill provides a very stunning and breath taking view of the Penang Bridge and the surrounding area, although the morning view of the bridge may be covered by fog and/or clouds. At night, enjoy the view of the lighted bridge and the buildings around the bridge. 

Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple

Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple, Penang

 69 Reviews  This is a very interesting place to visit. The Buddhist temple is perched on a hill overlooking Georgetown. It is a great place to wander around - have a look at the various buildings. When we visited the place was decorated with red lanterns wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. 

Beaches in Penang

Beaches in Penang, Penang

 24 Reviews  There are many type of motorise water sport activities at Penang beaches. To name them are water scooter, banana boat pull by the other boat, the parasut sailing. The operators would always give the safety briefing before a tourist actually start the game. Those who are healthy and brave can play... 

Hotels  

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

 15 Reviews and 831 Opinions  we were overall very pleased with the hotel especially considering we found a package meaning rooms... 

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

 17 Reviews and 700 Opinions  How can you begin to describe this hotel?? If you are going to indulge yourself once in your... 

Restaurants  

The Ship

The Ship, Penang

 2 Reviews  The Ship Restaurant on the main road of Batu Ferringhi is very popular. You can't miss it as you can see from my photo :o) After eating the local food for a few days, we were hanging out for a big steak. We could not have picked a better place! I had a steak with pepper sauce, baked potato, corn... 

Sweet Home Cafe

Sweet Home Cafe, Penang

 1 Review  Located at the northern end of King Street, to the south of the Padang, I popped in here for something to eat for lunch. I was the only foreigner and so was looked at a bit by office workers whilst I sat and ate a very good honey chicken (RM5) and rice. The food is very good and cheap with a simple... 

Nightlife  

Pub/night club

Pub/night club, Penang

 26 Reviews  Batu Ferringhi was a good choice to stay at in Penang as this place comes alive at night and our hotel was close to the action. The night markets were fun to wander around. But after a big of walking, we built up a thirst ;o) So we found ourselves at the pub right next to my favourite restaurant... 

Night market (Pasar Malam)

Night market (Pasar Malam), Penang

 14 Reviews  Night Market or some refer as 'Sidewalk Bazaar' is one of the most popular activities at Batu Ferringhi. They operate right after sunset, as early as 6pm until past midnight. selling an assortment of goods ranging from souvenirs to fake goods. 

Transportation  

Public Transport in Penang

Public Transport in Penang, Penang

 26 Reviews  Rapid Penang is providing air-condition public buses to the locals and tourists. It is the most affordable way to travel around the Island. Unlike other cities in Malaysia, Penang has clean and assigned bus-stops in most places. I think you need a planned itinerary of the day with the bus number and... 

Penang International Airport

Penang International Airport, Penang

 16 Reviews  Penang International Airport is situated at Bayan Lepas. Seems to be the third busiest airport in Malaysia after KLIA and Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The Airport was under expansion for the past two years and now, its almost completed with some minor renovation work around the departure... 

Shopping  

Shopping mall

Shopping mall, Penang

 31 Reviews  In shopping Malls, there are no special things to purchase other than the usual shopping items. This shopping complex are most frequent by those who looks for new & hot items, be it clothing, shoe, bag, belt etc...etc. Beside these shops, there are many eateries....cafes...and during the evening... 

Souvenirs , Arts & Handicrafts

Souvenirs , Arts & Handicrafts, Penang

 14 Reviews  There are many places to shop for souvenirs in Penang. The Snake Temple has its space for the traders, there are two rows of shops at the left and right and a few shops in front of the street. You can buy the thing you like here, if you want more choices and better bargain margin, then Batu Feringhi... 

Local Customs  

chinese religious practices

chinese religious practices, Penang

 14 Reviews  Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the many festival or celebration that the Chinese still practice in Malaysia especially the Northern Malaysia. In Penang you will find it throughout the 7th of the lunar Chinese month. This culture has been practice by the Chinese since the Chin Dynasty in China. It... 

Food Culture

Food Culture, Penang

 14 Reviews  Those who travel around Penang, you should try out Penang Local food like Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Char Koay Teoh. This 3 is the top famous local food for penang. One of the restaurant had been operate for more then 30 years located at Island Glades, Genting Restaurant have all those 3 mentioned dish yet... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Don't temper with the wild monkeys

Don't temper with the wild monkeys, Penang

 8 Reviews  I can't really say that I like monkeys too much. Yes, they're cute and everything but they're also very unpredictable and can attack even if not intimidated. When you exit the funicular at the hills summit, be warned that monkeys are around and, of course, they'll be on the look out for any food. 

How safe is the seawater

How safe is the seawater, Penang

 2 Reviews  Honestly speaking, the beach at Batu Ferringhi, Penang isn't quite what the tourist literature makes it up to be. The sandy portion is narrow, there are rocky outcrops everywhere and there's jellyfish within those waters. How did I know that? I got stung in the butt here once when I was stayed here... 

Tourist Traps  

Snake-less Temple

Snake-less Temple, Penang

 3 Reviews  I read everyone's comments about the snake temple but i still decided to go. Yes there really arent many free reigning snakes around however for a small price the temple has a mini zoo enclosure of snakes and this was very interesting! We even had the opportunity to go into a cage with one which i... 

Eateries w food at cut-throat price

Eateries w food at cut-throat price, Penang

 3 Reviews  no doubt you can find varies of penang hawker food here nonetheless, ask for the price before you order. there is no price listed on the food. hee.. if you speak in hokkien (local dialet), you get the local price. anyway, dun take things for granted, local people like me got cheated too :( as long... 

Off The Beaten Path  

University Sains Malaysia

University Sains Malaysia, Penang

 2 Reviews  Established as the second university in the country in 1969, University Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as the University of Penang, before the University’s Act came into effect on 4th October 1971. The university has been developing and expanding since its inception, which started with 57... 

Favorites  

Where to find cheap tasty food ?

Where to find cheap tasty food ?, Penang

 8 Reviews  am a food lover and really love local penang delight like asam laksa, nasi lemak, kuih talam and of course desserts such as burbur cha cha and many many more. ... and recently i have tried the food in yummy tummy delight located at gelugor. They serve homemade food and i believe they are healthy and... 

Penang Hill

Penang Hill, Penang

 4 Reviews  You will find that everyone is rushing to get a seat. Whether you are sitting or standing throughout the 30 minutes ride, it is will crowded and you will be in close proximity although not touching each other. So what is outside is great distraction. At the first part of the journey, you may see... 

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