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Penang - Prince of Wales Island

by SLLiew - last update: Dec 9, 2007

"CHEAP & GOOD"

Penang Kek Lok Si Temple
Penang - Food Paradise Island

In Penang, there is a famous saying for a foodstall - It must be "Cheap & Good"

Try the local fruits - the papaya, guava, banana, jambu air, chiku, nangka, starfruit, water melon and seasonal fruits like the rambutan, mangosteen, langsat, duku and durian for the X factor.

Try the local cuisines - char koay teow, wanton mee, hokkien mee, curry mee, Hainanese chicken rice, beef noodles, chee cheong fun, economy rice, nasi kandar, roti helicopter, lok lok.

Try the local desserts and drinks - chendul, ice kacang, leng chee kang, pancake, nonya kuih, kopi-o, teh tarik, soya bean drink, sugar cane juice.
Gurney Drive - the place to be
Diverse cultural and heritage buildings - free or low admission fees.

- Botanical Gardens with free roaming wild monkeys. Free car park near the Batik shop which is five minutes walk to the Garden entrance.

- Snake Temple with pit vipers - donation is optional if you are praying.

- Kek Lok Si Temple, only some sections require admission of RM2.

- Siamese Reclining Buddha Temple and Burmese Temple - free admission.

- Esplanade with Fort Cornwallis canon, "old" City Hall and Town Hall

- Penang State Museum - Entrance fees: 1 Ringgit (US 30 cents)
Penang exciting yummy food stalls
Leisure shopping, famly vacation or just chill out in Peanng

- 360 View of George Town from 6th floor car park of Prangin Mall or Gurney Plaza

- Gurney Drive, walk in the evening or morning

- Cross the sea channel by ferry, view Penang Bridge, RM1.20 round trip

- For DVD movies, CD music, computer software, head for Midland One Stop at Burmah Road, Bukit Jambul Complexs or Prangin Mall next to Komtar or the night stalls along the hotel belt at Batu Ferringhi.

- If you are fit, hike up to "84" rest-stop or all the way to Penang Hill via the tarred road at Botanical Gardens. Alternatively, like most tourists, take the funicular tram up Penang Hill - RM4 round trip.

Check out my related tips at Pulau Pinang, George Town, Bayan Lepas

Hope you will have a nice and unforgettable time in Penang.

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SLLiew's Penang Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 57 - Photos: 94
 
Restaurants
Tips: 68 - Photos: 81
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 18 - Photos: 21
 
Nightlife
Tips: 4 - Photos: 5
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 20 - Photos: 27
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 6 - Photos: 9
 
Transportation
Tips: 11 - Photos: 12
Local Customs
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 15 - Photos: 18
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
General Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 9

SLLiew's Penang Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Penang Food Stalls - Various yummy varieties- 8
Postcard views of Penang- 2
Postcards received from other countries- 8
More postcards received from all over the world- 6
Even more postcards from remote countries received- 7

Comments for SLLiew about Penang
Kakapo2 Fri Aug 28, 2009 06:11 UTC
 Hi SL Liew, for a start I have worked my way through your accommodation tips. I am fascinated at how many places you have actually stayed yourself. I have forwarded your tips. Great help! And: You seem to feed the cockroaches too well! Sissi
csordila Sat May 30, 2009 21:17 UTC
 I just try to be acquainted with your home; unfortunately I have never been there, though it seems to be a very promising place for young at heart like me. Thanks for your visit on my North African pages. Best. L.
Balam Fri May 22, 2009 23:15 UTC
 Fantastic tips and pics, i will be back yo see more soon..
SLLiew Sun Dec 14, 2008 22:52 UTC
 Thanks yuet29 for the compliments. The island is Pulau Jerejak and yes I have already written tips on those places you have mentioned. SL
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