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City break in Penang. Active leisure ideas for Penang - attractions, recreation and nightlife

UNESCO Heritage Trail Apart from typical for all resorts attractions and entertaining facilities the island of Penang offers its gusts a vast choice of unique ways to spend time. Astonishing scenic nature areas, marvelous nature reserves, various sport complexes and shopping centers provide the guests of the resort with a vast choice of entertainments during a journey fitting each taste, fancy and budget. One of the most scenic areas of the island is the botanical Waterfall Gardens which got the name due to a waterfall located on the territory of the gardens.
Picturesque gardens with plenty of exotic plants are a favorite place for rest and recreation among local folks and tourists. The botanical gardens are most heavily visited in the morning hours being a perfect place for hiking and entertaining activities. The same interesting and attractive place to visit is the Penang Butterfly Farm presenting its guests an incredible collection of the most diverse butterflies and other insects. Apart from bright butterflies the park is home to gigantic millipedes, spiders and scorpions as well as rare reptiles. The park hosts several attractive cafes and souvenir shops which make a trip through the park even more pleasurable and exciting.
The island of Penang offers as well the Tropical Fruit Farm to visit. This unique place will charm its visitors from the first minutes of a trip. The park of incredible beauty with plenty of exotic fruits resembles a genuine paradise nook on the earth. The visitors have a chance to walk though the territory of the park and enjoy an interesting narration about peculiar features of local fruits. Tasting of exotic fruits is an essential part of the tour over the park which offers its guests to buy desired sorts of fruit in a store located on its premises at the most attractive prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Penang is a great resort for active rest, noisy discos and nightclubs. The northern part of the island is the most attractive for tourists as here you will find most popular restaurants, … Open
A major part of entertaining centers and scale shopping complexes is located in the capital of the island. Night life fans should keep in focus the Slippery Senoritas night club offering its visitors a huge choice of treats and exciting entertaining program every night. One of the most popular shopping centers of the island is the Prangin Mall. To explore hundreds of showcases and displays of the center tourists will need a whole day. The Prangin Mall shopping center offers brand clothes, elite perfumes, jewelry as well as numerous original souvenirs. To hunt some memorable gifts tourists may visit the Little Penang Street Market offering the vastest assortment of original handmade crafts and souvenirs.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Penang and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Penang

Blue Moon Lounge
Where: Hotel Equatorial, Bukit Jambul, Penang; Telephone: +60 (0)4 643 8111;
Church Street Café
Where: 12 Lebuh Gereja (Church Street), Georgetown, Penang; Telephone: +60 (0)4 263 9422;
Cocos
Where: Upper Penang Road, Georgetown, Penang;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Penang
♥   National Park 'Korbu' , 134.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Kinta' , 134.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Khao Nam Khang' , 136 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Bang Lang' , 137.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Namtok Sai Khao' , 167 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Penang
♥   Amusement park 'Cosmic Family Theme Park' Penang, 5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'ESCAPE outdoor themeparks' Penang, 13.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'The Carnivall' Kedah, 39.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Bukit Merah Laketown Resort' Perak, 57.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Lost World of Tambun' Perak, 125.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Penang
♥   Water park 'ESCAPE Waterplay' Penang, 13.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Carnival Water Park' Kedah, 39.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Bukit Merah Laketown Water Park' Perak, 57.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Lost World of Tambun' Ipoh, 125.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Night shopping is a special entertainment. Market streets such as Petaling and Masjid India are open all day, unlike food streets and night markets. But the most interesting thing starts here at night. This is what attracts numerous tourists. It is possible to bargain as the closing time is approaching. Prices can be significantly reduced. You can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and food, as well as cheap clothes and dishes here. … Open
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City break ideas for neighbours of Penang

Guide to your best city break in Penang - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Penang - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Penang?' disappears immediately.
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