FOR years it was known as the Pearl of the Orient. Then Penang lost its lustre, at least to the outside world as its importance on the globe's trade routes lessened. But now, thanks to its unique architecture, fabulous cuisine and heady mix of tourist attractions, the famed city is bouncing back big time.
Penang's charm is that it effortlessly combines most things you could possibly want in a holiday, no matter what experience you are seeking. No wonder its lustre is again burning so brightly.
Penang is an island in Malaysia's north, not far from the Thailand border. Its population is diverse in ethnicity, culture, language and religion. And nowhere is this rich diversity on such display than in Penang's historical gem, colonial George Town.
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| Map of Penang |
Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, George Town is officially recognized as having unique architectural and cultural townscapes without parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.
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| Kapitan Keling Mosque |
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| Penang Street |
A fascinating fusion of East and West, George Town's remarkable heritage is testimony to its more than a century and a half of British rule, merged with its Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions.
But don't think for a minute this is some dull, rundown historical museum. It's a thriving, living city.
The breathtaking view & beautiful scenery of the whole of Penang Island can be clearly seen especially if you are inside the 65 storey of Komtar - The tallest building in the island at the moment. Because of the fascinating beauty and charming attraction that Penang has, many enthusiastic photographers have portray Penang as a "land of dreams".
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| Gurney Drive at night |
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| Penang Bridge, the longest bridge in South-East Asia |
And if you enjoy eating...
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| Penang Assam Laksa |
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| Penang Pasembur |
What else can I say! You have come to the right place.
Food! Is what Penang is really all about. From the famous hawker centre at Gurney Drive selling local delicacies such as satay, asam laksa & char kway teow to a more classy restaurant that offer local & international cuisine - The variety of mouth watering delicacies is just too much to ignore. You can just eat till you drop!
Holiday in Penang Island will no doubt bring back fond memories & great experience to many people's who has been here before. The enigma & charm that this island possesses can easily make you fall in love with her at the first sight.
And when this happened, you'll rekindle back the fun, the laughter & the happy times that you once had on this beautiful island.
