OrangeSmile Tours Best destinations around the world - Travel Guide
Penang

Photogallery of Penang, Malaysia



Beach View
Beach View by Trevphotos @flickr
UNESCO Heritage Trail
UNESCO Heritage Trail by Phalinn @flickr
UNESCO Heritage Trail
UNESCO Heritage Trail by Phalinn @flickr
UNESCO Heritage Trail
UNESCO Heritage Trail by Phalinn @flickr
UNESCO Heritage Trail
UNESCO Heritage Trail by Phalinn @flickr
Botanical Garden, Penang - Malaysia
Botanical Garden, Penang - Malaysia by Khalzuri @flickr
mortal combat
mortal combat by Dave_B_ @flickr
Penang
Penang
Penang
Penang
Penang - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Top sigths of Malaysia

Taman Negara National Park remains the largest park in the country. Its total square exceeds 440 thousand hectares. These are true dense jungles, the age of which, according to biologists, exceeds 130 million years. Gunung Tahan Mountain is located right in the centre of the park. The mountain range has become the favourite place for numerous alpinists. Besides exotic plants, you will see various species of rare animals in this region. There are more than 250 species of birds, not to mention other animals. Gua Telinga Cave has become a true palace for thousands of bats. Walk through a narrow tunnel, and you will enter a spacious cave, which ceiling is completely covered with these night animals. … Open

Chapters of the guide to Penang

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

6. Tourists used to European meal should avoid tasting ethnic dishes in large quantities from the first days of visit. The matter is that local treats are prepared with addition of hot spices and herbs which will seem strange to foreign guests. 7. The island features numerous open air cafes so tourists have a chance to try original ethnic treats right in the street. One should opt for that café … Open

Traditions and mentality of Penang

The holiday is followed by another interesting custom. Local folks let thousands of pigeons free of cages. Flying skyward the pigeons symbolize Buddha on the way to nirvana. During a holiday week monks and priests of all Buddha temples tell visitors about life of Buddha. Central streets of the city witness bright marches and performances. At nightfall paper lanterns are installed at every temple of the city being the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

However the local restaurant have plenty of other non rice treats on the menu. The assortment of dishes served in local eating houses includes as extremely exotic treats so regular dishes being habitual for most tourists. An original dish preferred by tourists is considered to be tahu goreng being small dices made of soya flour which are roasted and mixed with soya shoots and added with hot spice and herbs when … 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

Among religious landmarks of the destination the Snake Temple is one of the most interesting objects to visit. The temple is remarkable not only for its unique architecture. It is mentioned in numerous legends. According to one of the legends the temple was erected on a place of a priest’s house. The priest was a man of boundless kindness and turned his house into home for all poor and helpless people. The … Open

Search touristic sights on the map of Penang

Address/Sight name City/Region Country Within radius, km
 Types of touristic objects to search for
Hotels & Car rental
Carhire locations
0 star
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Touristic places
Art galleries
Churches/Temples
Museums
Castles/Palaces
Monuments
Touristic areas
Sightseeings
Attractions
Attraction parks
Casino
Theaters/Cinema
Disco/Clubs
Parks
Zoo
Aqua parks
Transport
Airports
Train stations
Bus stations
Metro
Parkings
Fuel stations
Ports/Ferries
Open the list of object types
Health/Sport
Open the list of object types
Food/Money
Open the list of object types
Shopping
Open the list of object types
Beauty/Medicine
Open the list of object types
City services
Open the list of object types
Useful services

Photogalleries of neighbours of Penang

OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
Head office
Weegschaalstraat 3, Eindhoven
5632 CW, The Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018