Penang Travel Guide (malaysia)

Penang Travel Guide (malaysia)

Besides Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Melacca or Langkawi, tourism believers certainly can not ignore the other beautiful destinations in Malaysia's Penang.


Dubbed the pearl island with gentle natural landscape and the mix of cultures, architecture, cuisine, Penang is situated on the top 10 most significant city in 2016 by Lonely Planet voted.

Here are the basics to tourists can travel plans to Penang at the most reasonable cost.

Cheap airfare hunt
Currently, there are many airlines that fly to Penang, including traditional and low-cost carriers. However, AirAsia only is there direct flights from HCM City to Penang (if flying from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur will interline). This will help travelers save time and cost.

Booking hotel

Penang is a tourist city so service hotels, motels here are diverse. Easy walk to discover the old town and the famous dining, guests should book a room at George Town area.

The tourists want to save money should look at Love Lane road in Georgetown area to hire Dorm - hostel for travelers on a budget.

Also, those who want to choose the high-end hotels to be able to resort north coast area of ​​Batu Feringghi Penang - where many international resorts.

Cuisine in Penang

Penang was named "Chef of the world", is a blend of Indian cuisine, and Chinese Muslims. If at the George Town area, just walking down the street, guests have found a culinary paradise with an outdoor dining area, food streets or along the beach. Some dining area should be to include: Gurney Drive food court at George, Chinatown at the intersection of Kimberley - Cintra, Lebuh Chulia Street, India Food Street in Little India.

The sights not to be missed

 Unique architecture in George Town.

World Heritage Site George Town is the capital of Penang with hundreds of years old, is Lonely Planet voted one of the 10 most attractive cities planet in 2016. Here, visitors can admire the architecture multi ranging from Indian culture, Chinese, and Western cultural code.

Area Street Art Mural Art is located on George Street, famous for its diverse murals. With the shutterbug tourists, this will be the place not to be missed. To have these beautiful pictures with light, the most appropriate time is 16h-17h.
Penang Hill is the ideal location for a panoramic view of Penang from above. Cafes, botanical gardens with cool air, pleasant will help guests feel relaxed. Penang Hill is open from 6h30 to 23h, visitors will take about 2.5-3 hours to visit all the area.

Kek Lok Si Temple is also a place to go in Penang, known as the "temple of thousands of Buddha" by 1,000 statues. In addition, visitors can climb the famous 7-storey tower here to watch the sea and the entire island of Penang. Here, visitors can admire the Buddha Avalokitesvara than 30 meters high.

Butterfly Farm is a destination for those who want to learn more about insects and butterflies. 0.8 ha farm with more than 120 species of butterflies. Guests only need to wear bright colors to attract butterflies. Farm 17 km from George Town.

Museum upside down (Up-side-down Museum) is a unique experience to travelers in space is completely reversed, from the room space or cafes.

The northern coast of Penang is relatively pristine, perfect for sunbathing and sightseeing visitors white sand stretches in the sun. In addition, to the Batu Ferringhi beach famous, visitors can also participate in games such as windsurfing, parasailing.

Moving in Penang

When the plane and customs formalities are done, make your way down to the floor and out the door to catch a taxi zone.

Travelling within the city, visitors should note: the bus is the means with the most reasonable price for those who want to save costs. Only the bus, visitors can go to many tourist attractions here: line 401 from the airport to George Town and the beach Jetti endpoint; 101 bus to Batu Ferringhi beach; Penang Hill and route 204 to route 203 to the Kek Lok Si Temple.

In George Town, tricycle a means to experience, in line with the narrow lanes here. However, travelers should pay the price before using the service. In addition, cycling around the streets into the sea walk is a fun science fair spread.

Things need to notice

Guests should not bathe nude at the beach because Malaysia is a Muslim country. In January, 2 is the dry season, so you can carry avoid heat note when traveling. Meanwhile, August is the rainy season should bring an umbrella and jacket. If you want to Langkawi, guests only need to book tickets and moving speedboat takes 2 hours. If using a taxi, you should find out in advance and pay the price.

Penang travel time should be in the festive season such as world music festival (March), Jazz Festival (June 12), Flower Festival (May), George Town Festival (June) .