Penang Travel Guide (2022): All You Need To Plan A Trip To Penang
About Penang
In this Penang travel guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about this famous state in Malaysia!
Penang is at the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia and faces the Malacca Strait.
The vibrant capital city, George Town on Penang Island (Pulau Pinang) is a UNESCO World Heritage Zone with a rich history as a trading hub.
Penang Island is small with narrow streets. Unlike in Kuala Lumpur, the city does not have a monorail system to diffuse the rush hour traffic.
2 bridges connect Seberang Perai (referred to as the mainland) to George Town. The newer Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge is the longest sea bridge in Southeast Asia.
For a Malaysian city, Penang has an unusually high ratio of Chinese, in particular those of Hokkien descent!
Penang transport like the public buses can get you across the island reliably. And there’s even a free shuttle that goes around George Town!
However, both …
Things To Do In Penang
Visit museums, night markets, cafes, Little India, Penang botanical gardens and more!
Many activities are family-friendly and close to each other in George Town!
An abundance of things to do in Georgetown Penang means you can easily spend a full day here!
Most Georgetown Penang attractions are accessible on foot. …
Penang Popular Attractions
There are many remaining landmarks from former British rule, Peranakan traders and immigrants from China and India.
Other highlights include Penang Hill, Penang Street Art and Kek Lok Si Temple. And Penang has its own national park too!
For an example of Penang’s rich Peranakan heritage, there’s no better place than the Penang Peranakan Mansion to experience the rich culture and history of …
Although known for having the best Malaysian street foods, there is also an abundance of innovative and spectacular fine dining restaurants in Penang!
Some of these …
Thinking about the last time you ate bibimbap or kimchi? Thankfully, Penang has many Korean restaurants that serve authentic Hallyu-inspired food in a cozy setting.
Relive …
Yearning for a plate of authentic Penang char kuey teow with robust flavors and sufficient wok hei*?
*wok hei: smoky flavor released from cooking at high …
Thinking about making a trip from Penang to Ipoh? Ipoh like Penang, is famous for food and British colonial architecture. But that’s where the similarities …
Travel from Langkawi to Penang takes less time than you would expect! You can easily visit both places in the same trip!
Penang’s Georgetown and Penang …
Travel from Penang airport to George Town will be top priority for any first-timers flying to Penang! Followed by transportation for getting around Penang!
Most Penang …
Whether you’re looking for the best way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands or Butterworth to Cameron Highlands:
There’re pros and cons to each mode …
One way to stretch your Ringgit further when exploring Penang is by saving on accommodation as Butterworth homestays come with a cheaper price tag.
With top-notch …
5 star hotels in Penang are abundant! With Penang being a tourist magnet for its delicious food and vibrant culture!
For international visitors, luxury hotels in …
Here is a list of all the things to do in Cameron Highlands! 1000-2000 meters above sea level, is Cameron Highlands is very different from the rest of …