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Penang Travel Guide: 2,422 reviews and 5,102 photos
I travelled to Penang by train from Kuala Lampur (about 8 hours).
The train stops in Butterworth, and you only need to take the free ferry across to Penang. If you are driving or arriving by bus, you will likely cross the new bridge; longest one in SE Asia.
I also departed by train, on an overnight ride to Bangkok.
Penang is a popular vacation destination, best known for it's resorts and beachs. I chose to remain in Old Georgetown to explore the culture instead of the sand. (I've lived on the beach in the USA anyway....)
Raw princess on the runway.
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Ferry to Butterworth
Transportation
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Janet came with me as I departed Georgetown to catch my train to Bangkok..... You can see the long bridge behind... more travel advice
Sunset on Penang Hill
Things to Do
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Janet and I sat on Penang Hill and watched the sun go down. The lights of Georgetown slowly illuminated as we played... more travel advice
Penang Hill
Off The Beaten Path
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Make the trip to the top on Penang Hill. Beside being about 5 degrees C cooler, it offers spectacular views both night... more travel advice
Kek Lok Si Temple
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This is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The 30 meter high tower is said to be Burmese at the top, Chinese at... more travel advice
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Comments (15)
Great view of Penang from the Hill ! I like the tip on the monopoly money too:)
great Penang page, fantastic pics
looks like a great place! if i ever go there i have to visit Kuan Yin Teng Temple *lol* ;-)
nice pics... frank:))
You've got some really good pics here! Georgetown was one of my favourite spots in Malaysia.
I think it's time for the All Asia Pass...
Nice Penang page...some useful tips...don't we all like hooters?
now i have covered both of ur malaysia pages. this country is on my travel wish list n we r planning to make that this late in summer.
wow very nice frank!!! joerg
I have been to a lot of Asia but not Penang, the food is great, I especially like to try the street vendors.