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Penang Overview
Penang is considered to be one of the main tourist stops for visitors in Malaysia. Also known as Pulau Pinang (in Malay which translates to Penang Island). This beautiful island is also known as Pearl of the Orient.
It is a veritable melting pot of cultures, ranging from Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, and various European from over the years, and it is known for being one of the best places in Malaysia for food lovers, and has garnished a reputation in recent years for being the IT capital of the country. It is home to such cities as Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi, although the ter… read moreritory is actually split between the island and a tiny section of the mainland where cities such as Butterworth and Bandar Perda are located.
Its British names are a testament to the times when the island was under the ownership of the British East India Company as part of the Straits Settlement (together with Malacca and Singapore), although these days such remnants are things of the past. The island was one of the major shipping routes until 1969 when it lost its port status, although fragments of that way of life still remain.
The region is divided into separate sections: the island itself and the area known as Province Wellesley, which is a small section on the peninsula itself. In a way, Penang boasts the best of both worlds, with a little bit of mainland mixed in with a little bit of island, offering its residents a little bit of both, depending on the preference. The same can be said of visitors.
Georgetown is the capital, and is probably the main tourist headquarters. A major city in almost every way, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2008 as a result of its 19th century churches, mosques, colonial buildings, and various other architectural wonders. Meanwhile, Batu Ferringhi is the main beach resort, with plenty of pristinely-white beaches and restaurants boasting amazing Malaysian food. Nature enthusiasts will find themselves amazed as well, with places like the Penang Botanic Gardens or the Penang Butterfly Farm, but in all honesty anyone who comes to Penang will find some reason to fall in love with the area, regardless of their preferences.
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3 reviews Stayed in Tune Penang three times the past year. The reception desk staffs are friendly and extremely helpful. At times they can get a bit s…
3 reviews We stayed at the Naza as it is more commonly know locally for 4 nights. Our original stay was 3 nights but we enjoyed Penang and the hotel s…
I had an extremely tiring drive last weekend as I was working through all 6 days. Heading up to Batu Ferringhi was a totally last minute dec…
3 reviews The Cititel lacks any sort of Penang's stereotypical heritage, but it is situated right in the center of the heritage district...even on the…
5 reviews I took the local bus to Kek Lok Si in the afternoon, about a half hour ride on a brand new airconditioned bus for 2 RM. The bus stop is at t…
2 reviews There are over 20 attractions you can find along the Heritage Trails of Penang, and one may interest you more than the other. I believe the …
1 review Things that you must see in Penang are - Heritage Buildings - including the Pinang Peranakan Mansion (The Amazing Race 16 Pit Stop), Che…
1 review At 27 MYR (or $8.50) the butterfly farm is an affordable fun place to visit. We took a self Guided tour through the farm and were rather bor…
2 reviews Time for some street food affair? Stuff yourself with cheap and tasty food at Penang. Sit on small tables, feel the aromas of lip smacking d…
1 review Penang is probably the best place in Malaysia to eat. Hosting Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines, you are spoilt for choice. One cuisine,…
1 review Wow! I cannot believe how wonderful the breakfast buffet is here. I expected it to be nice, but I was pleasantly surprised how good everythi…
1 review I have been called a bit of a food snob as I expect good quality food and value for monet. S and B and is is locally called offers all that …
1 review Whenever I say I want to go to Penang, the responses given are: - it's better to drive there - you can't move about without a car - taxis…
1 review In Penang you can find all sorts of transportation - planes, buses, trains, trishaws, bicycles, motorbikes, cars, cruises and ferries. Since…
1 review Taking the bus in Malaysia is very cheap and in Penang it was quite convenient (well, if you are not in a hurry). Anyway, there was no way I…
1 review I will have to say the place is not huge but I think it can squeeze about 500 people or more if wasnt the table and chairs on the dance floo…
1 review I think in Penang,Batu Ferringhi Sunset Bistro is still consider good place for hanging out and chilling. Honestly the service is ok, drinks…
1 review Well.. stayed here for a week and this is the 1st hostel that i like the most, Japanese minimalist-style concept, is a 15-minute drive from …
1 review A lovely brand new guesthouse in a great location in Georgetown. The decor is great, with polished wooden floors and a nice Tv lounge area w…
1 review Ryokan@Muntri is one of those new chic hostels which cater to the flashpacker crowd. While it's certainly not as cheap as the usual backpack…
6 reviews We stayed at this guesthouse during our culinary tour (March 4-6, 2011) after reading good reviews about this place. I wasn't that impre…
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