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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 (Relau),
Bazaars
, Shopping
malls, Roadside/ Street stalls, pasar
malam or night markets, flea
Markets, wet
markets, supermarket
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.
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)
Also 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.
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Travelling to Penang |
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Ferry to & From Penang Island
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Penang Bridge
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shopping in Penang
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Cheah Kongsi (Chinese Clan House), George Town
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Penang Char Kway Teow |
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