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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Miniature Continents.
Hello my marvelous and greatly missed peeps at home!Now...I'm writing this from Laos no less...that means we are about as far behind... Continue reading »
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
We boarded the bus in Tanah Rata and were surprised to hear: "Hello Adrienne. I danced with you", coming from one of the seats. After bei... 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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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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Another Escape From Urban Purgatory
This is yet another weekend escape from suffocating Singapore. Looks like I need to leave the country once a month. And this is a trip to... 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
