12 Things to Do in Penang

It used to be, the ferry was the only mean to reach penang from the mainland. It was a long wait especilly near the festive time, as the boat can take a limited number of cars. Then the bridge was built, but that too is getting crowded. The number of visitors are on the rise.

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By Nowal Khan

Penang, Malaysia is known as one of the most beautiful destinations of Asia South-East for several years now. Aptly called as "Pearl of Orient", Penang offers incredible cultural heritage and diversity of the population which is nowhere in the world. In General, Penang is an excellent place all by itself and travellers are this small place full of interesting things to do and many places to visit again on foot. Here are some recommended things you must do while visiting Penang.

01 Mount Penang Hill: your trip to Penang should include Penang Hill. This popular tourist spot is also known as the Bukit Bendera, referring to its most developed peak, Flagstaff Hill. Penang Hill railway is the way most recommended to Penang Hill. It is a funicular that will bring passengers to Flagstaff Hill. Funicular train leaves each interval of 20 - 25 minutes and carries passengers up to 80 per trip. Penang Hill is also accessible by vehicles 4 x 4 through the "jeep track" which is a paved road most commonly used by the inhabitants of the Hill.

There are also trails that can be followed as Moongate trail, Air Itam dam to Tiger Hill trail, trail from Hye Keat Estate and one from the Park of the municipality. Of the Penang Botanic Gardens, it will take 3 hours to reach the Summit of the Hill on foot.

Shop 02 to Batu Ferringhi night bazaar: Batu Ferringhi night bazaar is a nightly in Batu Ferrunghi from 7 am to 1 pm in the morning. After the sun sets, the entire stretch of Batu Ferringi turns into a night no doubt market worth Check out. You will find more than 1000 stalls in Batu Ferringhi are lined the main road. Shopping addicts will certainly have a great time Untangling goods ranging from clothing to paintings and all the rest.

03 Enjoy food and the view to Gurney Drive: Gurney Drive is famous for its mouth watering cuisine. Apart from food, this road is made popular by having the best view of the sunset. Just outside the city of Georgetown, Gurney Drive faces the sea of Penang, really relaxing experience and meet of entirely in the stomach as well. Meals are served in this side of the city where most stalls open around 6 pm hawker. You can find something to please the palate, with certainty. Top 3 recommended to try dishes are: Char Keow Teow, Asam Laksa and Hokkien Mee. You can also find Gurney Plaza Shopping Center in the Gurney drive which is one of the famous shopping spot in Penang. You will find popular brands in Malaysia and the foreigners in Gurney Plaza.

04 Be a Kamloopsmomof2: with all Penang shopping centres, you will never run out of options. Penang is regarded as the greatest destination shopping in North Malaysia with huge stores and malls in and out of the island. Queensbay Mall Shopping at Bayan Lepas is the largest and the longest shopping centre on the island of Penang with more than 400 stores of international and. Gurney Plaza, on the other hand, has the largest Cineplex in Northern Malaysia. Pranglin Plaza has concluded local.

05 Enjoy 360 views dazzling of KOMTAR in Penang: during your visit to KOMTAR, go to the 60th floor to enjoy the 360 view fascinating island of Penang. KOMTAR is Penang's tallest building and has proved to be an important step for the region. This building houses Government offices, shopping, hotels and complexes, exhibition centre.

06 Mount a Butterworth ferry: ferry to Butterworth is difficult to Miss since it is the main gateway to the island of Penang. All the attractions of ferry in Penang are from terminal Butterworth and provide an excellent opportunity of photo for travellers featuring beautiful scenery. Ferries run 24 hours a day.

07 Take a Georgetown heritage walk: Penang travel is of course more or less equivalent to Georgetown heritage walk. Georgetown heritage walk contains historic, century-old sites and religious temples of various denominations. It is located northeast of the island of Penang. Some of its famous attractions are Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Fort Cornwallis, Museum Islamic Penang, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Queen Victoria clock tower.

Enjoy nightlife in upper Penang road 08: your day in Penang is not even more after dark of the night, check out the nightlife of Georgetown in high-road Penang with live music, DJs and bands. Karaoke is a popular activity apart from dance and cooling simply out. Bring your friends for a round of singing and alcohol til in the small hours of the morning!

09 Across the Penang Bridge, among the largest in the world: Penang Bridge is the longest bridge in Asia, and it offers a spectacular view of Penang. This bridge is the pride and joy of Penang and a national reference point. It is also a symbol of quality of the economic development of Penang. Penang Bridge hosts annual Marathon of Penang Bridge.

10 Visit the largest Buddhist Temple in Malaysia: Buddhist the Kek Lok Si temple is located in the AIT Itam and it is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. KEK Lok Si Temple is the home of the series of prayer halls, temples, monasteries and beautifully designed gardens. It is also the best known temple in Penang, Malaysia.

Light of Francis meet Cornwallis Fort 11: visit the historic Fort Cornwallis and meet with the statue of Francis Light. This old star-shaped fort is located on the northeast coast of Penang and the oldest of the three lighthouses in the region. Fort Cornwallis also includes the Seri Rambai Cannon seen as still images.

12 Visit the neighbouring islands: small islands that surround Penang are also a maximum value of the research. Pulau Aman or island of peace is a small island that is home to the traditional Malay village. Other islands include Pulau Tioman, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Babi Besar. Although there is little information on these islands, the local tourist guide can help you to find.

Overall, Penang, Malaysia is a good place to visit because of its spots of visitor almost side-by-side, travelers won't things to do. This list is only a foretaste of what Penang can offer to its visitors and it is not entirely impossible to fallen in love with this beautiful island. Really, a Penang trip is a journey many remember!

Copyright (c) 2009 Nowal Khan

Nowal was a photographer and freelance writer since 10 years. Penang Travel Guide [http://penangmalaysiatravel.com] is his recent travel to the island of Penang guide. The guide provides information for travel and tourism in Penang. You will also find travel to Penang [http://penangmalaysiatravel.com/penang/travel-tips], review of attraction and accommodation, photos and many on the famous tourist destination of the Malaysia.

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