If you are planning for a 3-4 days short vacation, Penang is a worthy place for your consideration as there is a wide variety of activities which you can choose to do, coupled with famous local food to satisfy your taste buds. I've been to Penang on many occasions, and compounded some key pointers for your consideration when planning a trip to Penang.
Transport
Previously, the overall transportation system in Penang is not very well-developed. With the introduction of services like Grab and Uber, this has drastically changed. All you need to do it to download the apps in your smart phone, and hire a private car to bring you to the places you intend to go.
Stay
I've stayed in Gurney Hotel, Royal Hotel, Le Dream Boutique Hotel, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa during my visit to Penang. Gurney Hotel is within walking distance to the stretch of shopping centres and hawker food along Gurney Drive while Royal Hotel is close to the famous Macalister Road Market. If you would like to stay along the beaches, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is a good choice. My current favorite hotel in Penang is Le Dream Boutique Hotel. Its close proximity to George Town and the town center, coupled with cozy and clean rooms makes it an excellent choice for anyone who would like to be in the center of all action in Penang.
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
Bathtub over-viewing the sea at Gurney Hotel
Places of Go
1. Places of Worship
- Kek Lok Si
- Reclining Buddha Temple
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
- Snake Temple
- Reclining Buddha Temple
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
- Snake Temple
2. Batu Feringgi Night Market and Beach Bar
Nice place to chill, but the road to Batu Feringgi is quite usually congested at night especially during weekends.
Nice place to chill, but the road to Batu Feringgi is quite usually congested at night especially during weekends.
3. George Town's Street Art
One of the more famous attraction in recent years. Do try to locate all the 9 murals and take a photo with each murals.
Tip: Take a trishaw ride and enlist the help of the trishaw rider to help you locate the murals.
One of the more famous attraction in recent years. Do try to locate all the 9 murals and take a photo with each murals.
Tip: Take a trishaw ride and enlist the help of the trishaw rider to help you locate the murals.
4. 3D Trick Art Museum
Address: 10 Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Similar to Alive Museum, you can have fun taking 3D photos at this Trick Art Museum.
Address: 10 Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Similar to Alive Museum, you can have fun taking 3D photos at this Trick Art Museum.
5. Chew Jetty
Touted as the most lively jetty in Penang, take a look at this water village built by Chinese with surname Chew. Chew Jetty is also an UNESCO world heritage site.
Touted as the most lively jetty in Penang, take a look at this water village built by Chinese with surname Chew. Chew Jetty is also an UNESCO world heritage site.
6. Queensbay
Queensbay is a huge shopping centre close to the airport, and I always stop there for some last minute shopping before going to the airport to head home.
Queensbay is a huge shopping centre close to the airport, and I always stop there for some last minute shopping before going to the airport to head home.
7. Gurney Drive
Penang's famous food such as Char Kuay Teow, Rojak, Laksa are consolidated in Gurney Drive's food street.
Eat
Here are some places where delicious local food are hidden
1. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendol
Address: Jalan Panang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
1. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendol
Address: Jalan Panang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2. Macalister Road Market
3. Kimberley Night Market
4. New Lane Hawker
5. Esplanade Mee Goreng
Address: Kota Selera, Esplanade, 10200, Penang
6. Ayer Itam Assam Laksa
Address: Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, 11500 George Street, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
This Assam Laksa is near to Kek Lok Si, and you can enjoy a bowl of nice assam laksa after your visit to the temple.
5. Esplanade Mee Goreng
Address: Kota Selera, Esplanade, 10200, Penang
6. Ayer Itam Assam Laksa
Address: Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, 11500 George Street, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
This Assam Laksa is near to Kek Lok Si, and you can enjoy a bowl of nice assam laksa after your visit to the temple.
Buy
1. Tau Sar Pia
Address: 162, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +60 4 228 6129
There are many stores selling Tau Sar Pia in Penang, but my personal favourite is the Tau Sar Pia from Him Heang. The store also sells other local products, and advance order is required to avoid disappointment.
2. Nutmeg / Nutmeg Oil
Available at Him Heang as well and other shops selling local products, nutmeg oil has been known to treat pain, cramps, indigestion etc.
3. My Kuali Penang White Curry Noodle
You can find this spicy rich broth instant noodle in major supermarket.
4. Coffee Tree Coffee
Address: 20A Jalan Began Jermal, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
Although not as popular as Ipoh white coffee, I personally feel that Coffee Tree's white coffee is much aromatic, and 1 of the best white coffee around. They also have other (unique) coffee flavours such as Tiramisu and Coconut.
1. Tau Sar Pia
Address: 162, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +60 4 228 6129
There are many stores selling Tau Sar Pia in Penang, but my personal favourite is the Tau Sar Pia from Him Heang. The store also sells other local products, and advance order is required to avoid disappointment.
2. Nutmeg / Nutmeg Oil
Available at Him Heang as well and other shops selling local products, nutmeg oil has been known to treat pain, cramps, indigestion etc.
3. My Kuali Penang White Curry Noodle
You can find this spicy rich broth instant noodle in major supermarket.
4. Coffee Tree Coffee
Address: 20A Jalan Began Jermal, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
Although not as popular as Ipoh white coffee, I personally feel that Coffee Tree's white coffee is much aromatic, and 1 of the best white coffee around. They also have other (unique) coffee flavours such as Tiramisu and Coconut.
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