Penang – Travel Guide

Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island. Penang is a highly urbanized and industrialized state, and one of the most developed and economically important states in the country. It is also a thriving tourist destination. Penang has a very highly diverse population, in terms of ethnicity, culture, language, and religion. Penang’s population enjoys a high quality of life. Penang has a very active culture and gives emphasis to the arts, including music, theatre, and painting. The Penang Museum and Art gallery, located in George Town is one of many museums available within the state. Penang’s many cultures bring about a number of annual festivals, including Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Hari Raya Haji.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Penang

1. Kek Lok Si
2. Penang Hill
3. Khoo Kongsi
4. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
5. Fort Cornwallis
6. Penang National Park
7. Clan Jetties Of Penang
8. Snake Temple
9. Goddess of Mercy Temple
10. Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Things to do in Penang

1. Take a walk along Penang’s Harmony Street
2. Stay at a heritage building or museum
3. Play Hide & Seek With The Street Murals of Penang
4. Embark on a culinary marathon
5. Throng the Little Penang Street Market for bargains
6. Hop on a trishaw for a breezy tour of George Town
7. Pay a visit to the Kek Lok Si Temple at night
8. Visit one of the world’s largest reclining Buddha statues
9. Pay a visit to the Snake Temple
10. Catch the spooks at the Penang Ghost Museum

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I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.