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Food Scene
Nasi Kandar Pelita
Really fantastic local cuisine
Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant
Fine dining environment with a good selection of food
Chai Leng Park Food Stalls
Lebuh Kurau 5a wide selection of local food at a great price
SRI ANANDA BAHWAN SWEET & SNACKS
Jalan Bagan LuarIndian food with a good variety of dishes
If you love spicy food then this is a must try..situated in the food court of Queensbay mall you can get mouth watering noodles which you will keep going back for more..
Chilli Pan Mee Queensbay
3021 Persiaran Bayan IndahIf you love spicy food then this is a must try..situated in the food court of Queensbay mall you can get mouth watering noodles which you will keep going back for more..
Dindigul Biriyani Rest
43 Lebuh PenangServes south-indian style biryani which will have your taste buds tingling..
A good selection of cakes. Difficult to find parking spot nearby. May have to drive around a few times.
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China House
153 Beach StA good selection of cakes. Difficult to find parking spot nearby. May have to drive around a few times.
A famous Hokkien Bee/Prawn Bee shop in Penang. You can go there as early as 5am.
Oh Lay Ee Hokkien Mee
13 Gat Lebuh PresgraveA famous Hokkien Bee/Prawn Bee shop in Penang. You can go there as early as 5am.
Hutton Lane Roti Bakar
300 Jalan Phee ChoonA must try local breakfast while in Penang
A famous seafood restaurant which patrons normally visit for dinner. Can ask the waiter for suggestions on the famous dishes there. personally the bamboo prawn is a must try. Parking will be a problem so do go early to find a good parking spot.
Restaurant Ah Chong 亞仲 seafood
Jalan Pantai BersihA famous seafood restaurant which patrons normally visit for dinner. Can ask the waiter for suggestions on the famous dishes there. personally the bamboo prawn is a must try. Parking will be a problem so do go early to find a good parking spot.
Sightseeing
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.[1] It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 metres (120.0 ft) tall
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Kek Lok Si Temple
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding an impressive view, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.[1] It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 metres (120.0 ft) tall
For locals please bring your IC for special price.
For more details please visit https://www.entopia.com/visitor-info/
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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
830 Jalan Teluk BahangFor locals please bring your IC for special price.
For more details please visit https://www.entopia.com/visitor-info/
Fort Cornwallis is a star fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
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Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah Fort Cornwallis is a star fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
A Clan Jetty is actually a village built on stilts and these were built by some pioneer Chinese immigrants. Each jetty comprises of row houses on stilts joined by wooden walkways over the water. These ‘water villages’, set up more than a century ago, house the descendants from Fukien Province in China, who shared common historical, geographical and clan origins. They left their motherland in droves as the Manchu rulers of China lost their grip on power, and widespread poverty, famine and hardship became the order of the day. They are the anchor for nearly arrived immigrants who, through kinship ties, were able to find jobs as stevedores and cross -channel ferry boatman in the bustling port o
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Chew Jetty
45 Pengkalan WeldA Clan Jetty is actually a village built on stilts and these were built by some pioneer Chinese immigrants. Each jetty comprises of row houses on stilts joined by wooden walkways over the water. These ‘water villages’, set up more than a century ago, house the descendants from Fukien Province in China, who shared common historical, geographical and clan origins. They left their motherland in droves as the Manchu rulers of China lost their grip on power, and widespread poverty, famine and hardship became the order of the day. They are the anchor for nearly arrived immigrants who, through kinship ties, were able to find jobs as stevedores and cross -channel ferry boatman in the bustling port o
Penang’s award-winning Tropical Spice Garden is among Malaysia’s finest tourist attractions; spread over 8 acres of jungle valley, next to the sea. Garden tours take you through tropical rainforest, lavish foliage, and exotic species of flowers, spices and herbs from around the world. The full tour of TSG will take 2 to 3 hours.
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Tropical Spice Garden
2 Jalan Teluk BahangPenang’s award-winning Tropical Spice Garden is among Malaysia’s finest tourist attractions; spread over 8 acres of jungle valley, next to the sea. Garden tours take you through tropical rainforest, lavish foliage, and exotic species of flowers, spices and herbs from around the world. The full tour of TSG will take 2 to 3 hours.
Arts & Culture
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
Surprisingly, famous as it is, its location appears to be unknown to many Penangites. It is situated at the southwest of Georgetown, and its pivotal building, Leong San Tong, is hidden amidst the crowded gridiron of terrace houses and shophouses. To make it to Leong San Tong, which is perhaps the most majestic clanhouse in South East Asia, you will need to tread through an alley between
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareLeong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
Surprisingly, famous as it is, its location appears to be unknown to many Penangites. It is situated at the southwest of Georgetown, and its pivotal building, Leong San Tong, is hidden amidst the crowded gridiron of terrace houses and shophouses. To make it to Leong San Tong, which is perhaps the most majestic clanhouse in South East Asia, you will need to tread through an alley between
The Blue Mansion is the perfect epitome of the grandeur and achievements of Cheong Fatt Tze, which today stands as an landmark in the fabric of George Town Penang’s vibrant heritage, as a boutique hotel and historical attraction.
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithThe Blue Mansion is the perfect epitome of the grandeur and achievements of Cheong Fatt Tze, which today stands as an landmark in the fabric of George Town Penang’s vibrant heritage, as a boutique hotel and historical attraction.
Colonial Penang Museum , the unique and unrivalled museum in South East Asia, showcases the opulent lifestyle of the wealthy Penang merchants, the Peranakan ( Baba-Nyonya ) & Penang society during the 18th – 20th colonial era.
Journey back in time to glimpse the glorious lifestyle of the old penangites , the high esteem which Penangites held for the west and how the British influenced their Eastern colonies with their perceptions of elegance, social status and formalities.
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Colonial Penang Museum
7 Jalan D.S RamanathanColonial Penang Museum , the unique and unrivalled museum in South East Asia, showcases the opulent lifestyle of the wealthy Penang merchants, the Peranakan ( Baba-Nyonya ) & Penang society during the 18th – 20th colonial era.
Journey back in time to glimpse the glorious lifestyle of the old penangites , the high esteem which Penangites held for the west and how the British influenced their Eastern colonies with their perceptions of elegance, social status and formalities.
Essentials
Nearby by to the place of stay. Convenient. If not sure regarding the location please ask at the guard house.
Econsave
Lorong Industri 7Nearby by to the place of stay. Convenient. If not sure regarding the location please ask at the guard house.
Tesco Extra Seberang Jaya
2762 Persiaran SembilangEntertainment & Activities
Sunway Carnival Mall
Lotus Five Star Butterworth
3879 Jalan Bagan LuarShopping
Bargain as hard and as much as you can if you are going to go there.
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Ferringhi Night Walk Bazaar (2Ferringhi)
72C Jalan Batu Bukit 2Bargain as hard and as much as you can if you are going to go there.
Parks & Nature
A recreation of the avatar forest in real life..Best to go at night to appreciate the beauty. Parking will be a problem so its best to go early. Please avoid this place if its raining as landslides can occur.
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Penang Avatar Secret Garden
336 Jalan Tokong Thai Pak KoongA recreation of the avatar forest in real life..Best to go at night to appreciate the beauty. Parking will be a problem so its best to go early. Please avoid this place if its raining as landslides can occur.
A good place to view the whole of penang island. You can either take the cable car for a fee or hike up the hill and later enjoy the rewarding view. Please enjoy all the tasty food in the food court located on the hill. The fresh fruit juices is a must try.
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Sky Walk
Penang HillA good place to view the whole of penang island. You can either take the cable car for a fee or hike up the hill and later enjoy the rewarding view. Please enjoy all the tasty food in the food court located on the hill. The fresh fruit juices is a must try.