The Sights and Sounds of Penang?
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Anyone here can share their experiences in travelling/exploring around Penang?
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What kind of experience?
Backpackers type? That one I don't do....
Rest, relax and eat? This one can.
Maybe you'd like to share with what you intend to do there.... or where do you intend to stay.... -
Well, I'm not sure what are interesting places to look out for, not backpacking but definitely going to take lots of photos...so yeah..Originally posted by Chin Eng:What kind of experience?
Backpackers type? That one I don't do....
Rest, relax and eat? This one can.
Maybe you'd like to share with what you intend to do there.... or where do you intend to stay....
Won't be staying at the beach, but Georgetown instead. -
Georgetown is REALLY old.... don't think the local government invested a lot in promoting this place.... photo-opportunites may include China town and the Tower (dang! can't remember the name) which is really quite crappy. Admittedly, I did not want to go to Georgetown much so there might be better places to shoot there.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Well, I'm not sure what are interesting places to look out for, not backpacking but definitely going to take lots of photos...so yeah..
Won't be staying at the beach, but Georgetown instead.
A better bet is to stay at Batu Ferringgi, there's a pasar malam every night and there are a couple of good outdoor eateries,
Or go the relocated Gurney Drive hawker center... all for the or-luak and satay bee hoon.
Or go to Gurney Mall, reasonably classy with good restaurants.
...but considering the distance between Georgetown and Batu Ferringgi, night visits may not be too convenient.... cab fares can be quite high (of course, if you drive, then it's a different issue..... maybe can park at the hotels there, pay more, but safer) -
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/article.cfm?id=35
READ UP HERE TOO, VERY NICE FOOD CAN BE FOUND IN TOWN AREA TOO.......the world's largest toy museum is located in Penang outside Copthorne Orchid hotel at Tg Bungah is also a nice place to shoot a few pic of their toys...;p -
Hmm i went Penang 2 years ago and i guess the place lost its lustre.
Back in the 90s it's advertised liked a paradise resort town especially Batu Ferringhi
I went there with my gf... foudn it so boring and ended up quarrellign haha.