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Penang Island

  • Georgetown — the capital of Penang; a favorite spot for tourists as it has many attractive pre-Second World War houses and shophouses, as well as 19th century churches, temples, mosques, and colonial buildings. George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site (it was inscribed as one of the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca together with the city of Melaka).
  • Batu Ferringhi — on the north coast with white sandy beaches, luxurious hotels & restaurants, a favorite spot for both locals & tourists
  • Bayan Lepas — Penang's main electronic manufacturing area and location of its international airport. Georgetown's satellite town.
  • Balik Pulau — literally "Back of The Island" in Malay; a small town nestled among Malay villages, fruit orchards, and padi fields.
  • Teluk Bahang — a quiet little fishing village at the northwestern tip of the island
  • Tanjung Bungah — situated between Georgetown & Batu Ferringhi, used to be a fishing village but now is a resort area with large hotels built along the beach.

  • The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Penang


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