A Penang trip itinerary can be a tiresome thing to plan! Because there’s so much to see and do! Even if you just limit your itinerary to Penang’s George Town! For example, there’s enough to keep you busy from morning to night if you’re wondering what to do in Penang in 3 days! And if…
Gua Tempurung in Gopeng is the largest known cave system of numerous limestone hills surrounding Ipoh! If you are reasonably fit and physically able, this is a great opportunity to combine nature with a workout! For those that have never been caving before, Tempurung Cave (in English) is a perfect base to start! Table of contents:…
Kellie’s Castle Ipoh (or Kellie’s Folly) is a mansion at the outskirts of Ipoh that looks very castle-like! Left incomplete after the untimely death of the original owner – a Scotsman, William-Kellie-Smith: Today, the remains of the unfinished stately home draw tourists keen to explore a different side of Ipoh. Other than the delicious Ipoh food,…
The best hotels in Penang Island are mostly situated in George Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Hotels in this list range from budget hotels to 5-star luxury hotels. These can be high-rise buildings with city views, Bali-esque villas by the sea or chic Peranakan boutique hotels in the city center! Some of the…
The best time to visit Penang largely depends on what you’re after! A quieter vacation with less crowds? Or when Penang is at its liveliest? As Penang is in tropical Malaysia, you may want to consider how best to avoid the rainy days too! However, it’s not possible to fully escape from the year-round humidity…
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Penang is better known as The Blue Mansion. Out of all the places to visit in Penang, you can actually stay overnight at this beautiful place! Built towards the end of the 19th century, this boutique hotel is now a historical attraction and even has its own UNESCO Conservation & Heritage…
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm is a tropical sanctuary! This 8-hectare butterfly park in Penang is the largest of its kind! With over 15,000 free-flying butterflies! Penang Butterfly Farm adopts a dome-shaped exterior, similar to Singapore’s Flower Dome. In it, butterflies, insects, and reptiles roam free. Whether it’s for education or leisure, Entopia Butterfly Farm…
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi or simply Khoo Kongsi, is a marvelous Chinese clan house and temple that’s right in George Town! It has an impressive lineage of over 6 centuries! Visitors can visit the UNESCO World Heritage site to personally admire the exquisite architecture of the buildings! Since there is a museum on-site as…