Penang [a] is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. These two halves are physically connected by the Penang Bridge and the Second Penang Bridge.

Feb 1, 2025 · From peeking above the skyline from the top of 200-meters-high KOMTAR, to browsing the charming UNESCO-inscribed heritage streets of the city of George Town, admiring some of Asia’s best street art, relaxing on a beach, trendy Penang cafes, famous Penang restaurants, or losing yourself into a tropical jungle, “Penang has it all”, as ...

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At its heart is diverse, cosmopolitan George Town, Penang Island's main city and an urban centre that delivers old-world Asia in spades, from trishaws pedalling past watermarked Chinese shophouses to blue joss smoke perfuming the air.

Feb 3, 2025 · Whether you’re seeking adventure, fun things to do in Penang, or need to relax and unwind, here we provide a comprehensive Penang travel guide to all the things to do in Penang, so that you can get the most out of your visit.

Jan 26, 2025 · With attractions ranging from a thick tropical rainforest atop a lofty hill to national parks and the vibrant street art scene of UNESCO World Heritage City Georgetown, I promise you could spend weeks in this city without getting truly bored.

Jan 19, 2025 · Penang, island of Malaysia, lying in the Strait of Malacca off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaya, from which it is separated by a narrow strait whose smallest width is 2.5 miles (4 km). Penang Island is roughly oval in shape.

Feb 3, 2025 · On Penang is the go-to online resource for your visit to the beautiful island of Penang in Malaysia. With its unique fusion of cultures, people, religions, cuisine and nature, Penang has long been a favourite for travellers from Malaysia, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Dec 23, 2023 · George Town, Penang's capital, has become a major tourist destination in Malaysia. Some of the main attractions are its colonial architecture; its connection to WWII; and its many green spaces, which include everything from formal botanical gardens to tropical jungle.

Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang; Mandarin: 槟城), renowned as the Pearl of the Orient, is a state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the state consists of Pulau Pinang, or Penang Island, and Seberang Perai, the mainland strip facing the island, which are separated by a small stretch of the Strait of Malacca.