Jurrian FruitPhoto by Mark C, Australia
Snack shop at Snake Temple..last stop.Photo by Mark C, Australia
View from busPhoto by Mark C, Australia
Beach scenePhoto by Mark C, Australia
PenangPhoto by Anonymous
The Snake Temple in PenangPhoto by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Another butterfly shot.Photo by Jeff, Australia
A beach on the northern shores of Penang Photo by Peter T
Another stick bug thingie.Photo by Jeff, Australia
Plenty of Food Hawkers to choose fromPhoto by Mark C, Australia
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PenangPhoto by Anonymous
An attractive scene.Photo by KAI LEUNG T, China
Outside another of the Temple's in Penang City ...Photo by Peter T
View from Food MarketPhoto by Mark C, Australia
A brave member of our party poses with some of ...Photo by Peter T
Old George Town from Trishaw.Photo by Mark C, Australia
See how the Chew Clan live over the water's edgePhoto by Frances A, United Kingdom
Nice views.Photo by KAI LEUNG T, China
PenangPhoto by Anonymous
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Located off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is a small island brimming with beaches, culture, history and delicious food. Affectionately known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of the most-visited corners of Malaysia. Its main center, Georgetown, overflows with more traditional Chinese flavor than Singapore or Hong Kong. Indeed, the city boasts an impressive stock of colonial architecture, temples and museums, lively Chinese culture, great shopping and even better food.
Outside of Georgetown, you'll find many attractions worth visiting, including the beaches on the northern coast, charming Penang Hill with its funicular and colonial hill station, and the amazing Kek Lok Si Temple- the largest Buddhist shrine in the country.
Penang Suggested Itineraries
Once known as Betel Nut Island, Penang has been a melting pot of traders and artisans since the British East India Company discovered the charms of this spice island back in 1786. A Malaysian ... Continue Reading »
Colonial Penang
Colonial Georgetown is a topsy-turvy collection of shophouses, trishaws, laneway shops and grand buildings. Portuguese traders from Goa in India first visited here in the 16th century, when Penang ... Continue Reading »
City of many flavours.
Penang is a culturally diverse place with Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and European infuences. Good for no more than about 4 days to see all you need to see, the food is awesome if you eat at the local ... Continue Reading »
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