Kek Lok Si Temple – The Temple on the Hill
When having holiday in Malaysia, do visit the Penang Island as it offers a wide range of tourist attractions. One such tourist attraction is a temple on the hills of Ayer Itam. The Kek Lok Si Temple is a must see for all cultural enthusiasts who want a look into the interesting details of Buddhist…
Penang National Park – The Glory of Nature
Penang Island is a tourist destination that offers so many exciting and fun-filled destinations you will not want to miss out when you are having holiday in Malaysia. Nature enthusiasts and adventure loving tourists should definitely make their way down to the Penang National Park. With so many trails to choose from, the Penang National…
Dr Sun Yat Sen Museum
Off the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsular lies an island filled with great adventures, amazing sun-kissed beaches and a whole line up of heritage sight-seeing tourist spots. Penang Island has a rich history and is home to many heritage sites, making it a great place to visit while having vacation in Malaysia. One such…
Fort Cornwallis – A Famous Historical Tourist Spot
Known to be part of the famous historical sites in the Penang Island, Fort Cornwallis is included in the list of places to visit when one is nearby. In existence for more than two centuries, it is still considered one of the largest forts constructed in Malaysia ever since! Visitors trying to get to this…
Taking A Stroll Through Esplanade Penang
Being the heart of George Town, the Esplanade is a definite go-to when visitors are in Penang. During the olden times, the Esplanade was a firing practice ground by different regiments, and later after that it became a sports ground for football, cricket as well as lawn bowling. The walk through at the Esplanade may…
China Town Penang – Experience the Chinese Culture
Penang’s well-preserved China Town is a treasure trove of culture, gorgeous buildings and historical attractions. With Georgetown gaining UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2008, Penang’s China Town became officially recognized as one of the best for those who yearn to sample the charms of the Orient’s past. Penang’s China Town was originally centred on…
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Better known as the “Blue Mansion” for its striking, lime-washed Indigo walls, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is an unmissable stop on anyone’s trip to Penang. Constructed in the late nineteenth century, the mansion takes the name of a well known Chinese tycoon who maintained a number of abodes in various countries throughout South East Asia….
Religious Visit to the Nagore Shrine, Penang
Known to be similar to the Nagore Durgha shrine in Singapore, there is almost the exact one in Penang Island itself! Along the streets of Chulia, visitors there would spot a white structure with a dome that is bound to be noticed. That is none other than the Nagore Shrine of Penang Island. Built in…
Baba and Nyonya Experience At the Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Feel like having a break from the city life just to have a different lifestyle for a day or two? Well, look no further as the next most interesting way of life would be to have a Baba and Nyonya experience at the Pinang Peranakan Mansion! Visitors that reside in this accommodation for a night…
Rediscovering Culture In The Penang Islamic Museum
The Penang Islamic Museum was once hailed as the Syed Alatas Mansion and belonged to an Acehnese merchant under the Arab descent, namely Syed Mohamad Alatas. He resided in this house with his wife, a royalty under the Malay descent, and in the year 1993, the government decided to reinstall this two-storey bungalow under a…
