What to do there?
What to do there?
For a clear view of Penang from a vantage point, Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) offers refreshing views and train rides. Penang is also a food haven, so get a taste of local delights and fresh seafood at Gurney Drive Hawker Center.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Being a melting pot of cultures, Penang has many museums and galleries that add to its quirky island charm. The Made in Penang Museum offers visitors a taste into what makes Penang culture so irresistible with 3D installations and artworks. For a taste of colonial Penang architecture and cuisine, Suffolk House offers a taste of British elegance set against modern Penang with an exciting restaurant menu to suit your fine dining palate.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
- January - Chinese New Year celebrations.
- February - December
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
- Nasi Kandar
- Hawker Delights
- Penang Char Kuey Teow
- Nyonya cuisine
- Laksa Penang
- Chicken curry kapitan
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
- Line Clear Nasi Kandar
- Nasi Kandar Beratur
- Gurney Drive Hawker Center
- Penang Road Famous Laksa
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Haria Penang Haria! (Go Penang Go!)
- Noqhorom (WTF)
- Kasi kuah lebih ( Extra gravy please)
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
A roadtrip up to Penang from Kuala Lumpur may only take roughly 4-5 hours depending on traffic. So why bother with the jam? Flying into Penang is relatively easy via Penang International Airport but If you have time to kill, why not take the scenic route and go by rail via ETS (electric Train System) from KL sentral which takes about 4 hours to arrive at Butterworth station. Only by rail will you get views of mountains, paddy fields and shimmering lakes all through the back lanes of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Kedah.
Pulau Pinang or Penang island is a diverse and exciting cosmopoliton filled with arts, culture, heritage and glorious food all packed in one UNESCO Heritage Site. The Pearl Island has come a long way since its colonial days but still retains its magic.
Pulau Pinang or Penang island is a diverse and exciting cosmopoliton filled with arts, culture, heritage and glorious food all packed in one UNESCO Heritage Site. The Pearl Island has come a long way since its colonial days but still retains its magic.
What to do there?
What to do there?
For a clear view of Penang from a vantage point, Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) offers refreshing views and train rides. Penang is also a food haven, so get a taste of local delights and fresh seafood at Gurney Drive Hawker Center.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Being a melting pot of cultures, Penang has many museums and galleries that add to its quirky island charm. The Made in Penang Museum offers visitors a taste into what makes Penang culture so irresistible with 3D installations and artworks. For a taste of colonial Penang architecture and cuisine, Suffolk House offers a taste of British elegance set against modern Penang with an exciting restaurant menu to suit your fine dining palate.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
- January - Chinese New Year celebrations.
- February - December
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
- Nasi Kandar
- Hawker Delights
- Penang Char Kuey Teow
- Nyonya cuisine
- Laksa Penang
- Chicken curry kapitan
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
- Line Clear Nasi Kandar
- Nasi Kandar Beratur
- Gurney Drive Hawker Center
- Penang Road Famous Laksa
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Haria Penang Haria! (Go Penang Go!)
- Noqhorom (WTF)
- Kasi kuah lebih ( Extra gravy please)
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
A roadtrip up to Penang from Kuala Lumpur may only take roughly 4-5 hours depending on traffic. So why bother with the jam? Flying into Penang is relatively easy via Penang International Airport but If you have time to kill, why not take the scenic route and go by rail via ETS (electric Train System) from KL sentral which takes about 4 hours to arrive at Butterworth station. Only by rail will you get views of mountains, paddy fields and shimmering lakes all through the back lanes of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Kedah.
