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Penang

An island known for George Town's heritage streets and its famous street food.

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About Penang

In short

  • George Town heritage streets
  • Khoo Kongsi clan house
  • Penang Hill funicular
  • Kek Lok Si temple
  • Hawker food: char kway teow and assam laksa

At a glance

Country
Malaysia
Region
Far East
Local time
GMT+8
Time difference
2 hours ahead of Dhaka
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Languages
Malay and English
Main airport
  • PENPenang International Airport
Best time to visit
December to February
Deals
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George Town, Penang's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with streets of restored shophouses, clan houses, temples and mosques. Street art murals hide around corners across the old town.

Take the funicular up Penang Hill, visit Kek Lok Si temple, and spend your evenings at hawker stalls eating char kway teow and assam laksa. Batu Ferringhi on the north coast is the beach area.

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    Singapore and Malaysia

    From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport · Five nights in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with city tours, Sentosa, Genting Highlands by cable car and Batu Caves, in 3 star hotels with breakfast.

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    BDT 36,560

    per person · Checked 23 Oct

  • Hotel

    Eastern and Oriental Hotel

    Founded in 1885 on the George Town seafront, with suites in the Heritage Wing and the Victory Annexe, a seafront pool and several restaurants and bars.

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    The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

    A hotel first opened in 1932 near the old railway station, with 300 rooms in the restored Majestic Wing and the newer Tower Wing, a pool, a spa and an orchid conservatory.

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