Penang Holidays

Penang is a well established tourist destination. The old capital of Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Chinese mansions, old houses on wooden stilts, a Little India quarter, night markets and various food markets next to newly built skyscrapers contrasting the island’s modern/traditional confluence.

A holiday in Penang is not complete without tasting the many choices of exotic alluring gourmet cuisine for which Penang is known: a fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Nyonya spices, flavours and traditional food influences. If you come in season, you can also taste the infamous thorny fruit, sought after by connoisseurs from as far away as Singapore who journey to Penang just to get a taste of the seasonal fruit. Other great attractions in Penang include the Tropical Spice Garden (the only one in South East Asia), the Snake Temple (also called the Chor Soo Kong Temple), Muka Head National Park featuring the pristine Pantai Kerachut beach, the Reclining Buddha, Penang Hill and the various other surrounding temples. While you’re here, be sure also to visit the scenic Batu Ferinnghi beach or stroll along Gurney Drive’s beautiful promenade.

A luxury holiday to Penang is never boring with numerous sites to see, along with fantastic dining and great shopping in local markets and shopping malls. Many local spas also provide away to unwind and get pampered in one of Malaysia’s favourite places.