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Pulau Pinang Travel Guide

Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is an island off the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley).

Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws. Its beaches are a little lacklustre when compared with those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of colonial and Chinese influences.

Cities:

The Island

-- Georgetown - The capital of Penang, a favourite spot for tourists as it has lots of pre-war houses also one of the favourite spot for the locals as most of Penang's pubs are located there.

-- Batu Ferringhi - Located on the north coast, with white sandy beaches, luxurious hotels & restaurants... a favourite spot for both local & tourist.

Mainland

-- Butterworth - The mainland gateway to Penang

-- Bukit Mertajam - The capital of Seberang Perai Tengah district
-- Nibong Tebal - The capital of Seberang Perai Selatan district
-- Simpang Ampat - A small town in the district of Seberang Perai Selatan, famous for its nearby seafood at Bukit Tambun and Batu

Kawan

-- Seberang Jaya - Satellite township in the district of Seberang Perai Tengah

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Things To Do and See in Pulau Pinang

Penang Hill, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
This 2,750 foot hill has a funicular railway that can take you to the top.
Attraction type: Mountain; Scenic railroad

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Attraction type: Historic home

Kek Lok Si Temple, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site

Sri Mariamman Temple, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Attraction type: Religious site

Wat Chayamangkalaram, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
Attraction type: Religious site

Kelab Tentera Udara, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
This nine-hole walking golf course, set up within the previously Royal Australian Air Force Complex, has fairways that are as level as the runways. Membership was opened to the public in 1985. The uniqueness of the club is that, for the MYR30 fee, visitors are allowed to play as many rounds as they like. In between rounds golfers, players can make pit stops at the BAR where liquor is also served, and food of course. Trolleys are allowed and a caddy goes for MYR10 for nine holes.
Attraction type: Golf course

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