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Home Away Nice Condo @ Georgetown Penang
Entire Home Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
96
per night
7 Dream House at Island Glades（独立双层度别墅
Entire Home Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
181
per night
NewLina Homestay Nibong Tebal
Entire Home Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
62
per night
Penang House Rental Semi D
Entire Home Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia
USD
87
per night
Georgetown area Sri pianang apartment
Entire Home George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
74
per night
Arcadia Apartment House
Entire Home George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
55
per night
Miami Green Paradise
Entire Home Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
114
per night
Homestay In Penang,Malaysia
Entire Home George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
30
per night
Penang near Beach Apartment Stay
Entire Home Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
70
per night
2 Bedroom Apartment in Batu Ferringhi
Entire Home Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
198
per night
The Arena Residences
Entire Home Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
82
per night
No 5 Boutique Guesthouse
Entire Home George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
70
per night
N-Park Condo for A Great Stay
Entire Home Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
62
per night
By The Sea-Panoramic Seaview Suite
Entire Home Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2 reviews (2)
USD
173
per night
Miami green resort condo
Entire Home Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia
USD
38
per night
My Home - Home Sweet Home
Entire Home Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
112
per night
Clean Cozy Apartment
Entire Home George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
186
per night
Homestay Penang For A Great Stay
Entire Home Tasek Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
33
per night
Homestay D'zidni Nibong Tebal
Entire Home Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
62
per night
Zafran Homestay Bertam Putra
Entire Home Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
USD
25
per night
Penang
Penang
The island of Penang’s long-established trade routes have been in action since the 16th century when the Portuguese first started distributing Thai spices around the world. During this time, they also brought their own influential European culture to Penang’s shores – shores so beautiful they have garnered this island its nickname, ‘pearl of the Orient’. Don’t leave without exploring the capital city, George Town, which has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status.
For a snapshot into Malaysia’s incredible wildlife, head for Penang National Park, where you can spot everything from flying squirrels and fruit bats to lemurs and otters living in its lush mangrove forests and vast lakes. The idyllic Monkey Beach also sits on the National Park’s fringes. Pantai Kerachut’s remote sands are home to hawksbill turtles, kingfishers and four meromictic lakes. Hop on a boat out to the idyllic islets that sit to the south west, where coral reefs offer brilliant snorkelling.
Penang’s Buddhist rule began in the 4th century in the Kingdom of Bujany Valley and Buddhist temples can be found across the island. One of the most famous is a seven-tiered Pagoda of 1000 Buddhas. There is also the 1845-built Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, which features a 33-metre-long reclining Buddha statue. Over in George Town, the Kek Lok Si temple has been carved into the rockface on a hilltop at Ait Itam.
Architecture isn’t the only thing to admire here either. Penang’s art scene is equally excellent. To discover what it has to offer, walk around George Town and survey the street art, starting with Ah Quee Street’s large murals and ending with the Hin Bus Depot Art Centre.
A great way to discover Penang’s food scene is out in the open air, as there are plenty of roadside street stalls, known locally as hawkers, to try out. These offer a huge variety of styles and flavours including influences from Malaysian, Chinese, Thai and European cuisines. Another string to Penang’s culinary bow is its famous Penang white coffee, which is mixed with a fine coconut powder.
The bus is your best bet for getting around Penang. There is the new Rapid Penang CAT, which runs a great service, or the free shuttle bus. If you would prefer more flexibility, hire a car or a driver to help you get around the island. Don’t miss out on travelling by beca, a pedal-powered trishaw.