Penang is the window to the East! With its exotic beaches, quaint towns, delectable local cuisine and colourful, vibrant markets; Penang offers an entire Asian experience within its 1,031 km² boundary.
Visiting Penang is like taking a trip down the history to the beginning of the colonial period. With its palm-beaches, fishing villages as well as vast mountains; it is a tropical paradise located just at the intersection of Asia and Europe.
Start your Penang trip with George Town, the capital city and the city with all the action in Penang. Visiting George Town is a constant time travel from past to present and vice versa. One moment you will be transposed to the past with the distinct indigenous culture and architecture of the colonial days, and the other you'll be in present with the skyscrapers and modern shopping complexes in the city. Khoo Kongsi and Cheah Kongsi are two of the most popular temples in Penang. These temples once served as clan houses to the oldest Straits Chinese associations. Take a guided tour of Tropical Spice Gardens in Teluk Bahang that boasts more than 500 species of flora, including edible herbs and spices. You must also visit Chinatown if you want the best in town in dining, drinking as well as shopping. You may also visit Art & Garden by Fuan Wong, Penang National Park, Pinang Peranakan Mansion & Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum, and Sri Mariamman Temple as part of your Penang tour with Away Holidays, which promises you an affordable holiday with its special deals.
Read More...