Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Penang
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Penang with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Penang area
This Penang map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Penang and surroundings
Nature and parks of Malaysia
The highest point in Malaysia is located in the Kinabalu Nature Reserve. The mountain of the same name reaches a height of more than 4,000 meters above the sea. This is the oldest park in the country. It is home to 4,500 species of animals, birds, and plants. Exotic giant leeches and a giant worm live here. Carnivorous plants that feed on insects and small animals grow in the park. This is a popular place among mountaineers. Climbing the mountain usually takes at least two days. … OpenPhotogallery of Penang sights
Our guide to Penang
Cuisine and top restaurants
Meat dish fans should try rendang. This treat is considered to be one of the most complex in cooking and sophisticated in its taste. The process of cooking of the dish lasts for about several hours. Small slices of meat are slowly boiled in coconut juice for a couple of hours and get an astonishing taste and flavor by the end of cooking. Local restaurants offer enough of original treats for exotic cuisine admirers. … Open
Traditions and mentality of Penang
It should be noted that bright paper lanterns have become one of the main ethnic symbols of Penang for local folks. These lanterns are used as house decorations in the season of numerous fests and holidays. The Deepavalli Day is dedicated to the lanterns being also known as a festival of lights. The holiday of lights is celebrated on the 7th of November. Literally the name of the holiday is translated as a row of … Open
Travel guide to Penang
A popular tourist attraction is Penang Hill, on top of which is the most famous observation deck on the island. Its highest point is 833 meters. Travelers have several options for climbing the hill: of course, they can do this by car or on foot, but the most interesting option is using the cable car. It has been operating since 1922 and is in itself an outstanding historical symbol. A few years ago, a hotel was … Open
Advices for travellers
2. A cost for hotel accommodation as well as for different excursions and tours may considerably vary in the course of the year. Prudent tourists should keep in mind that in the heat of the tourist season the prices in local hotels are commonly by half higher than average. 3. The only type of public transport on the island is a bus running almost to every landmark and site. Tourists should avoid remote … Open
Attractions and active leisure
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 … Open
Cultural excursion through Penang - things to see
In the suburban district of George town tourists will find a well known mountain named Bukit Bendera climbing to the top of which is a popular ritual among tourists. They will find a great observation ground on the top of the mountain presenting a good panorama of all the districts of the island. Getting to the top of the mountain of 833m height is possible in two ways: either on foot or by a special cable railway. … Open