Each tourist spot is always full of things or activities that do, usually time is not always enough to really go all these places of interest. A useful summary guide on what to do with local people is a better option and reference. Here are 10 things to do Penang:
1. Walking and sitting Trishaw around a World Heritage Site in Georgetown
You really should take 1 to 2 days to cover all buildings and the stories behind the city's Heritage Sites called Georgetown, there since the 18th century churches, temples, home of the father of Dr. Sun Yat Shen Taiwan bank buildings to the design of buildings in Europe and houses Noyna Baba, Weld quay of the port, and many more. The heritage area is not large, but the treasures inside, is very dense and requires much time to enjoy the details and pleasure, if the proposal is to hire a rickshaw to go around 1 hour and then record the places that attract his attention until later, you can have a good time to visit.
2. Soaking in Sun bathing on the beautiful beaches
From Penang is an island, has many beautiful beaches such as beaches north and northwest the region that many big resorts are there, the place called Batu Ferring is no stranger to foreign tourists. There will be many local people as well as international tourists pack is so nice, it's advice to go further north western region, where only forest reserve areas and the countryside are as Muka Head, Monkey Beach, which has much less, and visitors is a very idea of private sunbathing.
3. To eat authentic local food and fruits
The local food products are famous Hawker as Hainan chicken rice, Kean Hong Noodles (shrimp noodle soup), Fried Kui Teow (fried rice noodles), Rojak (mixed fruit in the paste special) lasak (rice noodle soup with fish), pasta satay (skewed beef with peanut butter Origin Chile), fresh seafood, candy, as chendol (Greenly flour with sugar syrup, black beans smaller red), and more.
Many tropical fruits here in Penang, there is a season and throughout the year. In particular, you should try mangoesteen, mango, durian (only a test, because few people can stand the smell and taste, very milky and strong) rambutan, and drink all the fresh coconut juice here is very cheap, it's RM2.50 to RM3.00, which is less than one U.S. dollar.
4. Visit the temple
From Penang nation and residents of multi-culture, the main Muslim, China and India. Each religion has its own temple, but those who are really famous is Chinese and temples Thailand in Penang. The famous are: Clam Khoo Temple, Kuan Yin Temple, Temple Kek Loh Shi, Sleeping Buddha Temple, the Snake Temple.
5. Authentic Local Traded home crafts and Food Tour
There are shops or factories operated by industries in Penang, but to see works of art, one must pass from generation to generation. There are few true Arts assumptions are: the manufacture of large Chinese lanterns, chopsticks, batik cloths, cakes, pastries nyoya house chili paste and other specials.
6. Hiking
Hiking is another recommended activity, especially taking a hike up Penang Hill early in the morning. You can feel the cool breeze on the crest of the hill and you can walk around some gardens, small, small bird park and oversee the entire Penang island.
7. Back in the British colonial era
Penang, in fact, was discovered by the British in the 17th Century back later. There are some famous spots in Colombia related to Penang, are Fort Cornwallis, War Museum, Christian British Cemetery, and one year of the church 300 years old.
8. Nightlife & Hang Out Places
In many places frequented by the night in Penang. Upper Penang Road is one of the weekend places outside venue, you can take a coffee, enjoy the football games sports bar the dance of the couple the night of disco here, some KTV famous in this area. Another place is Gurney Drive, there are many restaurants, cafes, bars and massage center here.
9. Festivals
Multi-nation countries provide many festivals, there Thaipusam in January to celebrate the New Year, Hindus, the Year Chinese New in January or February, the International Dragon Boat Racing in May, the Wesak Day in May International Flora Day, Bon O Dori and Hungry Ghost Festival in July, the feast of Santa Ana, also in July, and nine of Emperor God Festival in October.
10. Shopping
Finally, shopping is an avoidable activity, no matter anywhere you go. So Penang, you can not miss the opportunity to shop here, you can choose high-end shopping complexes such as Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall, or you can go around the local craft shops in Georgetown and authentic souvenir shops along Penang Road a few.
Almond Hazel is an experience business and leisure traveler in Asia main cities. The author has been working in multiple multi national companies (MNC) as well as some start up business from united states and locals in Asia region, some business relocation experience in Taiwan, Japan, China, and South East Asia countries for the past 15 years. Beside having business travels, the author is also a leisure traveler, and has been to many Asia countries, US and Europe for vacation. Throughout this vast travel experience the author can share a lot of travel tips to all. Further more the author speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Melayu and Japanese, so this help to find out more local authentic foods and guides from exchanging conversation with local people.
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