The Unforgettable guide to Penang
THE Unforgettable Guide to Penang
Find out more about the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ – a Malaysian tropical city offering some of the best food and experiences.
The ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Penang is a tropical city which offers it all: atmospheric heritage streets, soft white sandy beaches, a dense jungly interior, an endless array of gastronomic delights, and a wealth of outstanding hotels. It has a diverse mix of cultures, with its urban areas a blend of modern developments juxtaposed with mosques, temples and historic buildings, giving way to a coastline lined with sleepy fishing villages and luxury resorts.
Sitting at the mouth of the Malacca Strait, the island’s historic port links the Indian Ocean with the spice islands of the Far East, and over the centuries has become a hotbed of trade and multiculturalism. Penang today is a microcosm of wider Malaysia: bright, busy, diverse, and hugely welcoming. It’s one of Southeast Asia’s must-see city and no trip to Peninsular Malaysia is complete without calling in here.