Penang tourism

Written by ; Nurul Izzah Binti Rosli

GEORGE TOWN

George Town is the colorful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Beyond the old town, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. Verdant Penang Hill, with hiking and a funicular railway, overlooks it all.

PADANG KOTA LAMA (ESPLANADE)

The Esplanade is a waterfront location in the heart of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It covers the field adjacent to Fort Cornwills, known locally as the Padang, and the seaside promenade along the edge of the field.

KEK LOK SI TEMPLE

 The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddihst Temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia, facing the sea, and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysianand also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Phillipines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. The entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890–1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 metres (120.0 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin the Goddess
 of Mercy.

PESTA PENANG 

The annual month-long Pesta Pulau Pinang includes Boxing, Muay Thai, interesting exhibition of antique keris, International Cat Show and various stalls selling local products.

The popular Euro Fun Park will also make a comeback this year with the usual rides.  There are 300 vendors selling Penang cuisines, snacks and souvenirs from Malaysia and other parts of the world.

Published : 10/1/2019