Travel guide to Penang in Malaysia

The travel guide to Penang in Malaysia

The city Penang in West Malaysia

This is the travel guide to Penang. The city is also called ‘the pearl of the Orient’. This city has an illustrious past and a lot of hidden treasures. It is a paradise for travel enthusiasts, with a lot of history, culture, good food and architecture. Because it was a British colony, there are still many colonial buildings. After that, the city of Georgetown became a trading post for the Chinese, who also left behind their historic structures. On the jetties on the water, they still live the traditional way. We also visit Little India, the oldest Thai temple, the skyscrapers and much more. After an earlier city trip in Kuala Lumpur, a visit to the jungle in Taman Negara, the high mountains in the Cameron Highlands and this journey of discovery in Penang, we will then conclude the journey on the wonderful island of Langkawi!

Practical Travel Tips for Penang, Malaysia

Best time to visit: December–April (dry season – sunny weather and ideal for sightseeing)
Getting there: Fly directly to Penang International Airport (PEN) or rent a car and take the scenic Penang Bridge from the Malaysian mainland
Don’t miss: George Town’s UNESCO old town, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill, Street Art Trail, and Penang National Park
Where to eat: Try local favorites like Char Kway Teow, Laksa, and Nasi Kandar at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre or Chulia Street Night Market
Where to stay: We stayed at Noordin Mews in George Town (highly recommend!)
Travel idea: Combine Penang with Langkawi or the Cameron Highlands for a perfect mix of culture, beaches, and nature!

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This was the travel guide video about Penang. We continue our trip to the beauty of the Malaysian island Langkawi. Watch all our Malaysia videos here and read all our blogs about our adventures in Malaysia.

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