Penang Area Guides

Everything You Need To Know About Penang's Area

Dubbed ‘The Pearl of the Orient’ by foreign traders in the distant past, Penang is an eclectic and interesting fusion of a variety of local cultures. Featuring old-fashioned allure, the island has a plethora of historical attractions sprinkled across its landscape and is best known for its authentic hawker fare which locals claim can’t be duplicated elsewhere. Georgetown, Penang’s capital, has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status largely due to its collection of 19th and early 20th-century architecture. The island offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities ranging from the ever-popular Gurney Drive to the historic Fort Cornwallis.

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi's is Penang Island's most popular beach destination for tourists and locals. This long stretch of sandy beach is home to a wide range of resorts, shopping opportunities and water sports. Read More...

Bayan Lepas

Home to the Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Lepas is the island’s main industrial hub. But it’s not all factories and industrial areas here, Bayan Lepas has its own charms and attractions that lots of people still flock to throughout the year. Read More...

Georgetown

Georgetown is Penang Island 's capital city with a long and illustrious history under British colonial times. It is also one of the largest cities in terms of population and size in Malaysia, despite being on a small island. Read More...

Gurney

Gurney Drive, otherwise known as Persiaran Gurney, is perhaps one of the most well-known places in Penang. Often referred to as ‘The New Esplanade’, Gurney Drive is a deluge of hawker delights and exciting restaurants that come alive at nighttime Read More...

Penang Area Guides

Everything You Need To Know About Penang's Area

Batu Ferringhi

Bayan Lepas

Georgetown

Gurney

Seberang Perai

Tanjung Bungah

Penang Map

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