Travel Guide to Penang, Malaysia

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, cafes and modern hotel complexes. Here you can also find large shopping malls, shops and several night markets that are open to visitors 24 hours a day.

The north coast is the location of the most popular beach named Ferringhi Beach. Besides water sports guests can enjoy horseback riding or visiting restaurants located on the beachfront. Here seafood is prepared on an open fire, so all dishes are very delicious and unique. The beaches located on the west coast stand out because of their outstanding natural landscapes. Here forests and parks are mixed with cozy bays, and giant riffs literally slam into the coast and make it look like a wild place that hasn’t yet been discovered.

The main shopping area of the island is the town named Georgetown. It is simply full of spacious market squares where you can buy lots of various goods. There are several craft shops and shops that sell antiques. The most popular local souvenirs are mahjong chips (this game is popular among local residents), and female tourists may be interested in purchasing gloves with their name on them.

To the service of guests of this place are offered numerous tourist routes. You can go to the butterfly park or botanical garden, visit the temples of Penang, or make a walk in one of the old towns. In Georgetown you will find several museums and exhibition galleries, while nature-lovers should go to one of the parks, where they can sit in shadow and escape from the town’s noise.