Pulau Penang

By Joyce Ira

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Penang Bridge

Ferringhi Beach

Penang is located in the Northwest coast of Malaysia and the second smallest state. Penang is rich in culture and natural resources. There are many things that you can do when you visit.

If you love shopping, you can choose from these fabulous malls:

1. Queen's Bay Mall - largest and longest shopping centre in the north region of Malaysia.

2. Gurney Plaza - touted as Penang's first lifestyle-oriented shopping mall. It is located at the famous Gurney Drive precinct.

3. KOMTAR - Penang's first and oldest modern shopping mall.

4. Sunway Carnival Mall

5. Seberang Prai City Perdana Mall

If you want to indulge yourself in a food trip, try the following places:

1. Happy Garden Restaurant - located on Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang. This restaurant provides a relaxing ambiance that complements your meal. Good, affordable food (both Western and Chinese entrees on the menu) served outdoors.

2. Peppino - located on Batu Ferringgi Beach, Shangri-La's Golden Sands Resort, Penang. You will find a superb treatment of traditional favorites such as lasagna, as well as newer, innovative pasta options. There's also great seafood and the minestrone is second to none. Reservations recommended.

3. Kampachi - located on 1 Jalan Bukit, Bayan Lepas, Hotel Equitorial, Penang. This favorite Japanese restaurant in the Hotel Equitorial features a traditional ambience, marvelous service, and a delicious menu. Try the asparagus salad, seafood, or sushi entrées for real flavor. Good drink menu features a selection of beers and wines. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.

4. Eden Seafood Village - located on 69-A Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang. This homey restaurant in Batu Ferringhi offers diners a sumptuous menu of seafood specialties. Try the eels, lobster, prawns, and clams. Many of the fresh catches are served fresh from the tanks to the table. The cozy environment and first-rate service complement an exceptional dining experience.

Places to stay in Penang:

1. Bayview Hotel Penang - high class service and relaxing rooms. $60/night

2. Hotel Grand Continental Penang -located in Pearl of the Orients city - Georgetown, within walking distance to the citys shopping centres, the food stalls, Business and Government Offices which are located directly opposite. Towering 23 storeys, all rooms offer panoramic views of the Penang Bridge, Penang Hill and the City. Hotel Grand Continental Penang offers the highest swimming pool in Penang at level 23 and other facilities including, Penang Selera Coffee House and 24 Hour Room Service. Approximately $45/night

3. Hotel Mingood - located on the fringe of the city centre, which is merely a 2 minute walk away. The best the city has to offer is within 2 square km and you need not have to travel far to visit Chinatown, Little India, The Heritage Trail or UPR Entertainment Center. $23/night

4. Red Rock Hotel Penang - with cutting-edge technologies air-conditioning system with full temperature control build in all guest rooms, Attached bathroom with Jacuzzi pool, Long Bath or Standing shower. $36/night .

The island of Penang is surrounded with pristine beaches that can be enjoyed by everyone. As a part of their campaign to cleanliness, the government of Penang requires the local people and tourists to observe cleanliness and prevent dumping of rubbish to sea and other nearby towns.


Getting to Penang both from within and outside Malaysia is easy as Penang is well-connected by road, rail, sea and air.




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