My Suggested List of 5 Top Penang Attractions

Today , i would like to share with you guys 5 Top Penang Attractions.As we know Penang is a Malaysian State located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts namely Penang Island , where the capital city is Georgetown is located and Seberang Perai ( formerly known as Province Wellesley ) on the Malay Peninsula.

As one lands on Penang one is impressed even before reaching the shore by the blaze of colour in the costumes of the crowds which throng the jetty.— Isabella Bird, 19th-century English traveller and writer.

1)THE STREETS OF GEORGETOWN

                                                   Streets of Georgetown, Penang

2)PENANG HILL, Bukit Bendera

More popular than walking.

There are three options will get you to the top , as usual hardy walkers can follow the original jungle horse track which starts in the botanical gardens. Besides that, A jeep service operates from the entrance of the Botanical Gardens for up to four passengers. And finally by train , the best views are from the bottom, of the train , although don't worry if you can't get a seat there , you will have as much time as you need to take in the more impressive views from the top.

3)BUTTERFLY FARM, TELUK BAHANG

You can enjoy perfect view of butterflies and insects here.!

4) FORT CORNWALLIS 

 

Entrance way to Fort Cornwallis - FEE RM3

Cannon feature heavily at Fort Cornwallis 

5)KEK LOK SI 

Night view of Kek Lok Si Temple

One of the must see places in Penang is the Kek Lok Si Temple , even more so if you are interested in Chinese culture. Kek Lok Si , Translated to " Ultimate Happiness" temple is the one of the largest Buddhist temples in Malaysia, built at the foot of a mountain in Ayer Itam.

This Culturally beautiful temple is definitely a place to visit when you come to Penang .

Don't forget to try out famous Penang food as well while you are at Penang, i will continue with the famous food in Penang soon ...until____ :)