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home > Malaysia > Penang > Attractions

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 Heritage Tour 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. More on George Town  Heritage Sites George Town Map of free shuttle bus route and Sights

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 danceUpper 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 hawker centres, scattered all over - Pulau Tikus, New Lane, Gurney Drive, etc. Recreation, Nature, Beaches and Sports      Penang is a paradise to sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Stay at the beach hotels in Batu Ferringhi or Teluk Bahang 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.

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. 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 to 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: Bazaars , Shopping malls, Roadside/ Street stalls, pasar malam or night markets, flea Markets, wet markets, supermarket   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 Details of many of these in our Penang travel guide Home stay and life in Kampongs To experience a kampong or country stay, visit the many fishing villages on Penang Island such as Teluk Kumbar, Batu Maung (see Map of Penang), etc. Ads and travel tips by our affiliates Compare hotel rates from multiple popular websites before booking, to get the best offer. The only place to compare hotel rates in Ringgit or Singapore dollars. FREE HOTEL SEARCH TOOL

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, .....' 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.        For the nature lovers there are ample gardens, forest parks and hill resorts for you to venture about. Relax and enjoy the sun and sea in Penang itself or visit the exotic and mystic, nearby islands of Langkawi (Kedah). Sights to see in Penang Interesting sites City Hall Clan Jetties Clock Tower Court Buildings Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Base E & O Hotel Esplanade Fort Cornwallis Penang State Museum Penang War Museum P. Ramlee’s House Syed Alatas Mansion/ Islamic Museum Town Hall   Clan House & Cultural Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion China Town/ Downtown Little India Pinang Peranakan Mansion Cheah Kongsi Khoo Kongsi Lim Kongsi Ong Kongsi Tan Kongsi Yap Kongsi Temple My Penang available at our online bookstore. Book Review   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   Ads by our affiliates         Babylon 6 + Merriam Webster, Free Download ***     Register with Babylon and Get the Free Translation Tool

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