The clan jetties of Penang (yes, more than one!) are close to George Town at Weld Quay Jetty, Penang! Which gives you no excuse to skip these floating villages if you happen to be in George Town for a few days of sightseeing! Especially for those keen on the Penang Heritage Trail! Certain clan jetties…
There’s more than one Penang night market (or Penang pasar malam)! Or rather, there seems to be a different one on every day of the week! As another opportunity to try Penang street food, a visit to a local night market rightfully falls under the list of things to do in Penang at night! You…
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,…
Fort Cornwallis Penang next to the Esplanade Park, is one of the primary reasons why George Town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! It happens to both be the largest and oldest fort in Malaysia too! The star-shaped fort has been through a lot since the 18th century and represents great historical significance…
Monkey Beach Penang goes by a few names. This is the same beach as Penang National Park Monkey Beach, Monkey Island or Teluk Duyung in Malay. It gets its name from the macaques that hunt for crabs along the beach! Though the beach is not easily accessible from Georgetown, the white sand makes it one…
Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera is one of the top must-see places to visit in Penang! With glorious panoramic views of Penang during clear weather! Either hike up or take the Penang Hill train! The Penang Hill railway itself is a marvel with steep inclines – one of if not the steepest railway in the…
Here is a list of 17 best cafes at Ipoh 2020 (updated) to visit if you are traveling to Ipoh or just passing through! And fear not, all of these cafes have air-con to beat that crazy humidity outside! Perfect for taking a well-deserved break after you: Explore Ipoh attractions Or go hunting for Instagram…