Penang – a world renowned exotic holiday destination – was known, once upon a time, as Pulau Pinang or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this virgin paradise has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery.
Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is fondly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. Some of the most interesting sites of Penang include the sandy beaches of Tanjung Bungah, the landscape from the summit of Penang Hill and the vipers in the Snake Temple. The quaint nooks and crannies of Georgetown and the Tropical Spice Garden – the only spice garden in South East Asia – as well as Penang’s many flea markets, pasar malams’, KOMTAR and modern shopping malls also merit a visit.
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Before booking your hotel in Penang, check out our quick rundown of Penang’s popular districts. Choosing the right hotel Read More»
Penang is bathed in history and filled with lots of great attractions. Our list of Top 10 Things to Do in Penang will Read More»
Penang is an island best known as Malaysia’s unofficial food capital, and with several top notch dining rooms opening in Read More»
Experience Penang's unique heritage by enjoying the local culture and famous cuisine while exploring centuries-old Read More»
Rooftop lounges, beach bars, night markets, temples and sunset cruises are just a few of the not-to-be-missed Top 10 Read More»
With shopping podiums scattered all over and an abundance of street markets, Penang’s retail landscape is almost as Read More»
Penang City Tours
Discover the city of Penang, where there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities as well a chance to sample its culture Read More...
Offering top notch food and unobstructed views of the ocean, our guide to the 5 Best Beachfront Restaurants in Penang Read More»
The perfect spot for a little Sunday socialising, or even an extra special night out with Cupid in tow, 32 at the Read More»
Penang Wonderfood Museum offers visitors a kitsch, kooky and in-depth look at the city’s unique food culture with Read More»
Cheah Kongsi is the first of Penang’s five great Hokkien clan houses. Set in the block beside Khoo Kongsi, it resembles Read More»
Penang National Park, otherwise known as Taman Negara Pulau Pinang, is a piece of nature reserve in the northwest corner Read More»
Georgetown's popular Mews Café finds the perfect balance between old and new, with a traditional kopitiam vibe livened Read More»
Georgetown
Georgetown is Penang Island 's capital city with a long and illustrious history under British colonial times. It is also Read More...
Batu Ferringhi
Batu Ferringhi's is Penang Island's most popular beach destination for tourists and locals. This long stretch of sandy Read More...
Gurney
One of the most well-known places in Penang. Often referred to as ‘The New Esplanade’, Gurney is a deluge of hawker Read More...
Tanjung Bungah
Located closely to Georgetown, Tanjung Bungah is hidden among lush greenery and rocky landscapes. Some claim that the Read More...
Bayan Lepas
Home to the Free Industrial Zone. But it’s not all factories and industrial areas here, Bayan Lepas has its own charms Read More...
Seberang Perai
Penang consists of a 285 sq. km island connected via a 13 km bridge to an additional 760 sq. km of mainland, referred to Read More...
Jerejak Island
Located just off the island’s south-east, Pulau Jerejak is a lush tropical island with a rich and colourful past. Once Read More...
Mews Café Penang
Georgetown's popular Mews Café finds the perfect balance between old and new, with a traditional kopitiam vibe livened Read More...
Weather in Penang
Temperatures generally range between 29°C - 35°C during the day and 26°C - 29°C during the night. The weather is mostly Read More...
Getting There
The Penang International Airport located in the south receives direct flights from major capitals in the region. Read More...
Penang Map
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels, facilities and guest comments as well as Read More...
Kuala Lumpur
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Langkawi
The mythical island of Langkawi is shrouded in ancient legends and stories. To top it off, the island is one of Read More...
Malacca
The historical journey begins in Malacca, where the first Sultans were established and colonial powers left their Read More...
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