Penang: Country: Malaysia
Penang by the Numbers: Population: 1,225,501 Elevation: 13 ft Average Annual Rainfall: 100 in Average January temp: 82 degrees F Average July temp: 82 degrees F Quick Facts: Time zone: GMT+8 Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz, standard two or three pin plugs Country dialing code: 60
Did you know? Penang is known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and renown for its exquisite cuisine. The Penang Bridge connects the city to the mainland and is the longest Bridge in Asia.
Orientation: Penang sits along the Strait of Malacca. The city consists of Pulau Pinang and Province Wellesley.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Penang Travel Experiences
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Hot dang I like Penang
At 6:05 I groggily come to and realize someone is pounding on my door. I open the door and there is Elisabeth. I was supposed... Continue reading »
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Country Number 2
So I have just arrived in Penang after a 23hour train journey. I thought it was going to be the hardest trip of my life, but it didnt pro... Continue reading »
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'Peace in Penang'
21st OctWith the help of earplugs and sleeping pills, i managed to sleep on the train even though i was bear-hugging my luggage with the... Continue reading »
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Ladyboys and Creepy Men
So the minibus dropped me off about three blocks from where I wanted to stay, so I walked to the guesthouse. There were no singles avai... Continue reading »
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Adventures in Penang - Part I
Saturday morning we heaved our heavy bags onto our backs and left the IYC for Kuala Lumpur International Airport on the KLIA Transit Trai... Continue reading »
Popular Penang Hotels
- City Bayview Hotel
- Sunway Hotel Georgetown
- The Bayview Beach Resort
- Love Lane Inn
- Hydro Majestic Hotel Penang
- The Crown Jewel Hotel Penang
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- G Hotel
Popular Penang Things to Do
- Blue Moon Lounge
- Snake Temple
- Visit Kek Lok Si
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Malayan Railway Building
- Dharmikara Temple
- Visit the Buddhist Temple
- Penang Hill Funicular Railway
- Penang Hill
- Spice Garden
