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MY PENANG - Attractions of Penang

Penang - Where to go and What to do

myMalaysiabooks shares with you where to go and what to see in Penang - all these detailed in our travel guide My Penang

 

What to do in Penang

...More photos of Penang Recreation, Nature, Beaches and Sports Penang is a paradise to sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Stay at the beach hotels in Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bunga or Teluk Bahang (see map of Penang) to enjoy the beaches and sea sports, from swimming to paragliding. For nature lovers, joggers and hikers, vast expanses of rainforests and parks such as the Botanical Gardens, Penang Hill and Muka Head are within easy reach of George Town. There are also ample parks and gardens for you to enjoy a morning stroll or a hike. Golf courses, bowling alleys, sports clubs are also to be found in the state. Penang has also a number of bowling centres.

Heritage Tour of World Heritage Site George Town is the place to walk around or to take a trishaw ride. See the largest cluster of 18th and 19th century houses in South East Asia. Foreign travellers can catch a free ride on shuttle buses that runs through the historical enclave of George Town. Places to check out: see below More Photos on George Town  Heritage Sites George Town FREE Map of shuttle bus route and Sights   Shopping     "Be amazed by the bargains and contrasts of shopping scenes, from open-air markets to shopping complexes....my Penang"   Penang offers you a range of shopping, you are never short of choices- you can shop for branded or high-end merchandise to cheap treats. For the thrifty shoppers, shop at roadside stalls, shopping complexes or even night markets (pasar malam). As you shop, walk the streets and sample of the Penang hawkers fare - from sweet snacks to  hot spicy dishes. Branded goods are usually sold at specialty shops or at shops in shopping malls. Learn about best buys in places to shop in Penang in My Penang. Shopping places in Penang: Shops along Penang Road (Jalan Penang), Shopping Malls: Gurney Plaza (Gurney Drive), Komtar, Prangin Mall (Jalan Penang, George Town), Queensway Mall (), Bazaars , Shopping malls, Roadside/ Street stalls, pasar malam or night markets, flea Markets, wet markets, supermarket

Scenes of George Town

Entertainment and clubbing      Cinemas, theatres, nightspots are found mainly on Penang island. Pubs, lounges and discos are common in big hotels or located in the heart of George Town  for those who want to dine or dance, go to Upper Penang Road, Batu Ferringhi, Jalan Gottlieb, Jalan Burma, etc. are places to go for a night in town. Penangites however will also be found at night mainly at hawker stalls and food courts or centres, scattered all over - Pulau Tikus, New Lane, Gurney Drive, etc.   Learn how to travel from George Town, to other parts of Penang island, Pulau Jerejak, Pulau Aman and Seberang Perai. Great nature destination are the nearby islands of Pulau Payar and the 100 over islands of Langkawi - fabulous exotic vacation destination in Kedah not to be missed for those who love the sun, sea and nature.  Read more about Penang at website: myPenang.my   Penang Food Adventure Penang is known as the Food Capital of Malaysia - for authentic fabulous street food. Try out Malay, Chinese, Nyonya (Nonya), Indian, food and drinks by walking round the streets of Penang. Food is cheap at roadside stalls, or coffee shops and small restaurants that are scattered all over the state. Discover where to get your favourite Penang food in My Penang. Don't leave Penang without sampling her hawker food (street food)

Where to eat in Penang Coffee shops - shops that are usually not air-conditioned but with wide open doors,  where you can get a drink or meal or rice or noodles - lunch dinner or supper. There are numerous coffee shops all over town. Some of the best hawker food in Penang are in these shops. Restaurants - are air-conditioned or coffee shop-styled places. Restaurants sell specialty food - Chinese, Indian, Thai, Continental/Western. Usually open for lunch and/or dinner. Some eating places are open-air businesses serving rice with dishes of seafood, which opens for dinner. Try a Nonya / Nyonya Restuarant and sample the Penang Nonya food which is unique to Penang. Roadside stalls - consists of hawker stalls (street vendors) selling a variety of street food or drinks. You will find more roadside stall at night, or in the morning when it is cool. Many Penangites dine at these stalls. Penang is know as for her hawker food. Food court - holds many hawker stalls at a location - can be open air (usually open at night) or in an shopping mall. Coffee houses and fast food joints - you can find many franchise joints such as, Kentucky, Starbuck, MacDonald, etc. here. Check out some of these Malaysia food here Hawker food of Penang           Malaysian Food and Recipes Nyonya Food and Recipes

Where to go in Penang

Attractions and Sights of Penang 'The attractions of Penang are manifolds from her amazingly unique architectural heritage and beautiful beaches to her gastronomic delights and friendly people. It is a land that vocally reflects the 'truly Asia' concept of Malaysia, .....' ..myPenang The best way to see the urban environment is to walk the streets of George Town, Penang. See the mixed cultural heritage of the city. from the activities in the streets to the architectural diversity of the urban landscape. Along the way, be sure to sample the infinite array of Penang street food. You will find an infinite variety of food - Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, etc.  Vacation here during the festive seasons and join in the rich cultural and religious festivals and celebrations.   Sights to see in Penang  Interesting Historical sites City Hall, Lebuh Light Clan Jetties, Pengkalan Weld Clock Tower, Lebuh Light Court Buildings, Lebuh Farquhar Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Base, Lebuh Armenian E & O Hotel, Lebuh Farquar Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis Penang State Museum Penang War Museum P. Ramlee’s House Syed Alatas Mansion/ Islamic Museum Town Hall   Cultural Enclave China Town/ Downtown Little India   Chinese Clan House & Cultural Sites Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Clan Jetties Pinang Peranakan Mansion Cheah Kongsi Khoo Kongsi (website:http://www.khookongsi.com.my/ ) Lim Kongsi Ooi Kongsi Tan Kongsi Teow Chew Association Yap Kongsi Temple Chinese Heritage Centre,   ...more at attractions of Penang   Parks, Beaches & Island Botanical Gardens Bukit Jambul Orchid Farm Butterfly Farm Forest Recreational Park and Museum Penang Bird Park Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve Tropical Fruit Farm Tropical Spice Garden Titi Kerawang Falls F.R.I. Aquarium Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang Muka Head,Mongkey Beach Pantai Mas, Pantai Acheh Pulau Aman, Pulau Jerejak Pulau Langkawi        Religious sites Acheen Street Mosque  Church of the Assumption Dhamaikarama Burmese Temple Goddess of Mercy Temple Hainan Temple Kapitan Keling Mosque Kek Lok Si Temple Mahamariamman Temple Snake Temple State Mosque St. Anne’s Church St. George’s Church Tua Pek Kong Temple Wat Chaya Mangkalaram Chung Keng Kwee Temple ...read details of each site at http://mypenang.my   to top

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Little Penang Street Market is a monthly market which takes place on the last Sunday of each month, in Upper Penang Road. Started in Jly 2006, the Market has become established as a major venue for the showcasing of Penang’s culture and creativity. It combines some 70 craft stalls with food, live performances in The Space, visual arts, children’s activities, hands-on demonstrations and book readings.

The Little Penang Street Market is a non-profit making community venture, organised by a small volunteer committee. It comes under the umbrella of Penang Arts Council........more at Little Penang Street Market (external it)

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