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Penang, Pearl Of The East! Penang, Pearl Of The East! by Alfred Gomez

The areca nut tree, or so called the Penang Tree gives the name to this state.

Here, you'll find everything you need to know about Penang as a travel destination.

The exciting island of Penang, is located just off the west coast of Malaysia. The island of Penang, with its sandy white beaches and beautiful sea shores have always made Penang a top tourist destination in Malaysia. Penang is an island with around three million people. Penang oh-so-effortlessly combines a charming village vibe with a cosmopolitan edge, Malaysian style. We traveled to Butterworth where we transferred to a ferry for a short ride to Penang, a large island off of Malaysia. The island is connected to the mainland by the Penang bridge (one of the worlds longest). Today, the coastal Malaysian island of Penang is as industrial as it is colonial. This came to be reflected in the form of an active freedom movement in the island of Penang.

George Town, which is Penang’s capital is located at the north-eastern tip of the island. Or if you prefer to get away from it all, take a trip to Penang Hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the island. Somewhere near the head lies a cluster of good beaches that lends Penang the euphemism of a resort island. Penang is as oriental as the Chinese coolies and merchants who settled on the island in increasing numbers.

The real Penangites love the food so much, that they have a warm meal in the morning at the hawker stalls. More countries should take a lesson from the people of Penang.

Hotel

There are many excellent hotels for tourists on Penang island. After all, Penang is a very famous tourist destination. Check out the Hotel Channel website, which presents a quick guide to top hotel choices in the Penang area that can be booked online. And now with priceline, staying comfortably at your favourite Penang hotel is a simple mouse-click away.

Penangites love the food so much, that they have a warm meal in the morning at the hawker stalls. Come find out what is it about Penang Food that is so famous at http://www.penangisland.info

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Penang

Penang International Airport:
Airport code: PEN

Location:
Penang Airport is located four miles
(6km) north of Bayan Baru.
Airport Shuttle
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Visit the Penang Butterfly Farm and see over 120 species of rare and exotic butterflies.
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Enjoy dinner in a typical Malay style seafood restaurant with delightful views over Batu Feringhi beachfront. After your enjoyable meal, relax and be entertained by a cultural dance show.
Hotels in Penang
Ali's Ferringhi Guest House
53 & 54B Batu Ferringi, Penang, 11100,
Malaysia
Ali's Guest House is an affordable budget
accommodation for anyone. When you walk
into Ali's there's a TV lounge with comfortable
chairs for reading books, watching Cable TV,
DVD's and visiting with other guests while
taking a break from the sun. Use your phone
card in the lobby to call overseas or use our
WI-FI Internet access with our computer or
yours. The single, double and family-size
rooms are all furnished and most have air
conditioning, TV and attached bathroom.
Ali's Guest House
has a pleasant view
facing the beach
and is only a
half-hour drive
from Georgetown,
45 minutes from
Sungai Nibong bus
station in Penang
and an hour drive
from the Penang
Airport .
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Ali's Guest House