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Visit, Discover & Enjoy Penang, and Everywhere Else!

Hello and welcome to Penang Travel Tips, the guide to visit, discover and enjoy everything about Penang, and my personal online encyclopedia of the world!

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My name is Timothy Tye, or simply Tim. Because of this website, people call me "Mr Penang." Penang Travel Tips is my own online encyclopedia of Penang and everywhere else on earth. This website has a Sight Directory of Penang listing 3605 Penang sights, a Business Directory of Penang listing 202 types of businesses in Penang, and a Street Directory listing 797 streets in Penang. And that's not all. Also within this website is an online, audio-enabled Penang Hokkien Dictionary with over 5,500 words.

The Penang Travel Tips website was started on 26 July, 2008, when I relocated my Penang content from my earlier site, AsiaExplorers. Over time however, more and more non-Penang content was moved across to be housed here. As of 22 March, 2017, it has 20,018 pages and receives some 2,000,000 page views per month. On 1 September 2017, I split this website into two, with non-Penang content gradually moved to my new Timothy Tye website. As of 12 November, 2017, all my Asia content has been moved, with relocation of non-Asia content planned for a later date.

Penang Travel Tips was created for one purpose: to satisfy my curiosity about the world around me, but it has since grown to become my personal encyclopedia. The information found here goes back to 2003 and has been updated numerous times. Every page is built like a layer cake, with information added to it through countless updates. The result is a body of knowledge that has become a useful source of reference material not only for casual tourists, but also by the locals, students, teachers, journalists, just about anybody seeking fast information about Penang and elsewhere.

Why I support the Penang Transport Master Plan

As a Penangite and a concerned citizen, I have been following the development between the Penang State Government and Penang-based Non-Governmental Organisations with regards the Penang Transport Master Plan. Here, I want to share with you why I support the Penang Transport Master Plan.

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 Latest Pages on Tim's Encyclopedia

How to reach Penang

You can reach Penang by taking the plane, arriving at the Penang International Airport; by driving, usually using the North-South Expressway; by taking the Electric Train Service trains; by taking the ferry from Langkawi and Medan; and from taking cruiseliners.

Where to stay in Penang

I have stayed, tried out and experienced the hospitality of the following hotels in Penang, and so I can share with you, with words and pictures, how it is like staying there. In alphabetical order, they are Areca Hotel, Cititel Penang, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, Eastin Hotel Penang, Flamingo Hotel By The Beach Penang, GLOW Penang Hotel, Golden Sands Resort Penang by Shangri-La, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Hotel Equatorial Penang, Hotel Neo+ Penang, Iconic Hotel Penang, Ixora Hotel Penang, Kimberley Hotel Georgetown, Lexis Suites Penang, Mei Hotel Penang, Northam All Suite Hotel, Olive Tree Hotel Penang, Royale Chulan Penang, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Sunrise Gurney 68PG, Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, The Edison George Town, The Light Hotel, The Wembley Penang, Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul and Yeng Keng Hotel.

 Top Tips for Enjoying Penang

No time to read? Let me give you fast tips to enjoy Penang!

  1. 5 Fabulous Char Koay Teow: Char Koay Teow is one of the most popular hawker food in Penang. Here's my personal favourites at one go.
  2. Fast Guide to Choosing Penang Hotels: Dunno which hotel to choose? Let me show you one-by-one with original photos taken of the rooms of over a dozen Penang hotels.
  3. When to visit Penang?: If you haven't made plans yet for your Penang vacation, let me share with you when's the best time to visit.

12 Top Tourist Attractions in Penang

If you are visiting Penang and do not have too much time, here's my recommendation of the 12 top tourist attractions in Penang for you to visit.

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Penang Food Recommendations

What to eat where? Get recommendations from the locals themselves, through their input in the Penang Hawker Food Facebook Group.

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12 Top Tourist Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

You are visiting Kuala Lumpur and don't have time to see much. To help you, let me offer you this recommendation of the 12 top tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur for you to visit.

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10 Top Tourist Attractions in Selangor

Planning a visit to Selangor soon? Here's my recommendation of 10 top tourist attractions for you to consider.

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 Getting to know Penang

Of the almost 20,000 pages on this website, some 7,000 is about Penang and just Penang. So, that's a lot about Penang to discover. Administratively, Penang State is divided into five main districts called the Northeast District (Daerah Timur Laut), Southwest District (Daerah Barat Daya), North Penang Mainland (Seberang Perai Utara), Central Penang Mainland (Seberang Perai Tengah) and South Penang Mainland (Seberang Perai Selatan). To help you find your way, I have grouped the places in Penang by the following major towns.

Timothy Tye's Penang Eating Tips

Timothy Tye's Penang Eating Tips

Penang is famous as a street food destination, so I am often asked, what I like to eat. Since this same question is being repeated to me over and over, I decided to create a page to answer it, so that I never have to do it in person ever again!

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Location of places in Penang on the map

 List of Places in Penang

  1. GEORGE TOWN (GPS: 5.41921, 100.34404)
  2. CITY OF PENANG ISLAND
  3. Air Itam, Penang Island (GPS: 5.40567, 100.28307)
  4. Alma, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.32987, 100.4781)
  5. Ara Kuda, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.43802, 100.51307)
  6. Bagan Ajam, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.43747, 100.38071)
  7. Bagan Dalam, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.39264, 100.36991)
  8. Bagan Lalang, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.43118, 100.39702)
  9. Bagan Luar, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.41051, 100.37083)
  10. Bagan Nyior, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.32621, 100.41877)
  11. Balik Pulau, Penang Island (GPS: 5.35067, 100.23478)
  12. Bandar Cassia, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.25601, 100.43386)
  13. Bandar Perai Jaya, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.37769, 100.39776)
  14. Bandar Perda, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.36576, 100.43519)
  15. Bandar Sri Pinang, Penang Island (GPS: 5.39762, 100.32767)
  16. Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.2778, 100.49243)
  17. Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island (GPS: 5.47295, 100.24735)
  18. Batu Kawan, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.26481, 100.43598)
  19. Batu Lanchang, Penang Island (GPS: 5.39226, 100.30889)
  20. Batu Maung, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28491, 100.2875)
  21. Batu Uban, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28491, 100.2875)
  22. Bayan Baru, Penang Island (GPS: 5.32621, 100.29225)
  23. Bayan Lepas, Penang Island (GPS: 5.29487, 100.25954)
  24. Berapit, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.39774, 100.49416)
  25. Bukit Berangan, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.43565, 100.47185)
  26. Bukit Gambir, Penang Island (GPS: 5.37112, 100.29693)
  27. Bukit Gedung, Penang Island (GPS: 5.31563, 100.28393)
  28. Bukit Jambul, Penang Island (GPS: 5.34031, 100.28307)
  29. Bukit Mertajam, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.36552, 100.46056)
  30. Bukit Minyak, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.32874, 100.44836)
  31. Bukit Tambun, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.2762, 100.46545)
  32. Bukit Tengah, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.33839, 100.43057)
  33. Bukit Tok Alang, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.44309, 100.47732)
  34. Bumbung Lima, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.5568, 100.4356)
  35. Butterworth, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.39552, 100.36688)
  36. Cherok Tokun, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.34683, 100.48665)
  37. Ekor Kuching, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.54358, 100.52584)
  38. Farlim, Penang Island (GPS: 5.39238, 100.28537)
  39. Gelugor, Penang Island (GPS: 5.38003, 100.30785)
  40. Gertak Sanggul, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28156, 100.19025)
  41. Jarak Atas, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.45038, 100.48001)
  42. Jarak Tengah, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.45403, 100.47679)
  43. Jawi, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.19761, 100.49503)
  44. Jelutong, Penang Island (GPS: 5.38951, 100.31298)
  45. Juru, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.31634, 100.44396)
  46. Kepala Batas, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.51666, 100.42552)
  47. Kuala Juru, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.34031, 100.40897)
  48. Kubang Menerong, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.51766, 100.50629)
  49. Kubang Semang, Penang Mainland (GPS: )
  50. Lima Kongsi, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.24045, 100.50648)
  51. Machang Bubok, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.33941, 100.51043)
  52. Mak Mandin, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.424423, 100.392713)
  53. Mengkuang, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.40338, 100.49388)
  54. Mengkuang Titi, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.41405, 100.49175)
  55. Mount Erskine, Penang Island (GPS: 5.44375, 100.30285)
  56. Nibong Tebal, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.17009, 100.47861)
  57. Padang Lalang, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.365168, 100.448287)
  58. Padang Menora, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.45688, 100.47332)
  59. Pajak Song, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.500556, 100.426105)
  60. Paya Terubong, Penang Island (GPS: 5.37388, 100.2757)
  61. Pekan Darat, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.47358, 100.40118)
  62. Penaga, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.52768, 100.38147)
  63. Penanti, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.40504, 100.46543)
  64. Perai, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.38778, 100.38162)
  65. Permatang Batu, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.36435, 100.43229)
  66. Permatang Binjai, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.49978, 100.39573)
  67. Permatang Buluh, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.48549, 100.42613)
  68. Permatang Damar Laut, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28192, 100.25848)
  69. Permatang Haji Hassan, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.48606, 100.43283)
  70. Permatang Keriang, Penang Mainland (GPS:5.56457, 100.36759)
  71. Permatang Kuala, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.50546, 100.3919)
  72. Permatang Nibong, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.38995, 100.43706)
  73. Permatang Pak Elong, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.50668, 100.40248)
  74. Permatang Pasir, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.42, 100.43671)
  75. Permatang Pauh, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.41058, 100.41329)
  76. Permatang Rambai, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.5269, 100.39495)
  77. Permatang Rawa, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.36868, 100.44984)
  78. Permatang Sintok, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.51551, 100.40244)
  79. Permatang Sungai Dua, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.46439, 100.42969)
  80. Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, SPS, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.30101, 100.47704)
  81. Permatang Tinggi, Kepala Batas, SPU, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.54395, 100.43475)
  82. Permatang Tok Gelam, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.4895, 100.39785)
  83. Permatang Tok Jaya, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.45764, 100.40123)
  84. Permatang Tok Mahat, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.13211, 100.48058)
  85. Pulau Mertajam, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.57152, 100.36244)
  86. Pulau Tikus, Penang Island (GPS: 5.43165, 100.31181)
  87. Relau, Penang Island (GPS: 5.33012, 100.27698)
  88. Seberang Jaya, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.39522, 100.39924)
  89. Simpang Ampat, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.26481, 100.43598)
  90. Sungai Ara, Penang Island (GPS: 5.32429, 100.27191)
  91. Sungai Bakap, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.26481, 100.43598)
  92. Sungai Batu, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28591, 100.24073)
  93. Sungai Dua, Penang Island (GPS: 5.35172, 100.29856)
  94. Sungai Dua, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.44528, 100.42965)
  95. Sungai Keluang, Penang Island (GPS: 5.31489, 100.28573)
  96. Sungai Lembu, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.35636, 100.52061)
  97. Sungai Nibong, Penang Island (GPS: 5.33669, 100.29793)
  98. Sungai Nibong Kecil, Penang Island (GPS: 5.33107, 100.28703)
  99. Sungai Puyu, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.44791, 100.39505)
  100. Sungai Setar, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.14685, 100.44619)
  101. Sungai Tiram, Penang Island (GPS: 5.30297, 100.27706)
  102. Sungai Udang, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.16545, 100.42779)
  103. Tanah Liat, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.38369, 100.46329)
  104. Tanjong Tokong, Penang Island (GPS: 5.45127, 100.30556)
  105. Tanjung Bungah, Penang Island (GPS: 5.46562, 100.28071)
  106. Tasek Gelugor, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.5.48267, 100.49279)
  107. Teluk Air Tawar, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.44505, 100.38219)
  108. Teluk Bahang, Penang Island (GPS: 5.45785, 100.21473)
  109. Teluk Kumbar, Penang Island (GPS: 5.28807, 100.23206)
  110. Teluk Tempoyak, Penang Island (GPS: 5.27763, 100.28758)
  111. Valdor, Penang Mainland (GPS: 5.24002, 100.49331)

 List of Roads in Penang

The roads in Penang that I have described are marked on in the map below. You can click on the highlighted road to get more details about it. Expressways are shown in green while other roads in red.

 Penang Visitor Information

If you are planning a trip to Penang, here's the information to help you plan your visit!

  1. Penang Visitor FAQ
  2. Arriving in Penang by Plane
  3. Penang International Airport
  4. Arriving in Penang by Car
  5. Driving from mainland to George Town
  6. Taking the Bus from Penang Airport
  7. Arriving in Penang by Bus
  8. Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal
  9. Arriving in Penang by Ferry
  10. Arriving in Penang by Cruise Ship
  11. Arriving in Penang by Train
  12. Railway Stations in Penang

 Exploring Penang

Whether you plan to explore Penang on your own, by taking public transport, or rented car, or even walk about the city, the information is here. Also, if you are planning to engage a tour guide to show you around, the information is also here.

  1. Exploring Penang without a tour guide
  2. Exploring Penang with a personal tour guide
  3. Tour Around Penang Island
  4. Best of Penang in Two Days
  5. Penang on a Shoestring
  6. 3-hour Walking Tour of George Town World Heritage Site

 Going on Foot in George Town

George Town - the inner city anyway - is a very walkable place, especially during the weekends. It is possible to explore and discover George Town on foot, or you may also hire a bicycle or tricycle and ride around.

  1. Free George Town Walking Tours
  2. Guided Walking Tours of George Town
  3. Exploring George Town at night
  4. Pedestrian Bridges
  5. George Town Directional Signs

 Learn Penang Hokkien

Penangites are incredibly proud that we speak our own variant of Hokkien called Penang Hokkien. To ensure that our Penang Hokkien do not die away, we have enthusiastically put together our own online dictionary which (as of Feb 2017) has 5766 entries, with more added over time. Do visit the dictionary by clicking on Dictionary.

Dictionary

Want to learn Penang Hokkien? We have a free course to teach you the language, just go to Learn Penang Hokkien right here.

What's cooking ...

Tim & Chooi Yoke's Home Cooking

My wife and I are much into homecooked food, and we would like to share with you our joy of Home Cooking.

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Top Tips on Penang

GPS Coordinates of Major Penang Hotels


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Guide to Good Penang Street Food


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The Complete Rapid Penang Bus Guide


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Tips for Taking the Taxi


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A Comprehensive Guide to Penang Street Art


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Penang Residential Property Guide

If you are coming to Penang for a longer term than just visiting, you might be looking to purchase a property or rent one. Here are tips to guide you along.

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Penang Travel Privilege Card


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Information for Visitors Arriving by Plane


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Google Street View in Malaysia


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Planning your trip to Penang

  1. Planning Your Vacation to Penang as an Independent Traveller
  2. Entry Requirements to Malaysia
  3. Customs Prohibited Items (Do not bring to Penang!)
  4. Do You Need a Vaccination for Visiting Penang

Introducing Penang

  1. About Penang
  2. Penang State Assembly
  3. Penang State Anthem
  4. Greater Penang / Penang Megalopolis Area
  5. Geography of Penang
  6. History of Penang
  7. Weather of Penang
  8. Consulates in Penang
  9. Architecture of Penang
  10. Constitution of Malaysia

Administration of Penang State

The executive authority of the Penang State Government is under the Penang State Executive Council, which since the 2018 State Election is headed by the Right Honourable Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang.

The Penang State Legislative Assembly is a unicameral 40-seat assembly which convenes at the State Assembly Building on Light Street. Members of the assembly are called State Assemblymen (Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri or ADUN). As of the 2018 State Election, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition commands a supermajority in the legislature, with 37 out of the 40 seats, comprising 19 from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), 10 from the People's Justice Party (PKR), 2 from the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (PPBM) and 2 from the National Trust Party (Amanah). The state opposition is made up of 2 seats from the National Front (BN) and 1 from the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS).

Penang State is divided into five districts namely Daerah Timur-Laut and Daerah Barat-Daya on Penang Island, and Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan on Penang Mainland.

The local governments of Penang State comprises the Penang Island City Council, which administers the City of Penang Island, inclusive of George Town, headed by the Mayor of the City of Penang Island, and the Seberang Perai Municipal Council, which administers Penang Mainland, headed by the President of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council. At time of this update (May 2018), the Mayor of the City of Penang Island is Mr Yew Tung Seang while the President of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council is Mr Rozali Mohamud.

Places to get Tourist Brochures in Penang

  1. Tourist Information Centre
  2. George Town World Heritage Inc

Taking the Bus in Penang

  1. Rapid Penang Bus Routes
    2. Full details on which bus to take, where it goes, etc.
  2. CAT (Free City Area Transit Bus)
  3. Pulau Tikus Free Shuttle Bus
  4. BEST Free Shuttle Bus
  5. Rapid Penang Terminals
  6. Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal (Jetty)
  7. Komtar Bus Terminal
  8. Balik Pulau Bus Terminal
  9. Teluk Bahang Bus Terminal

Other Public Transport in Penang

  1. Taking the taxi
  2. LinkBike bicycle rental
  3. Renting a car
  4. Penang Hill Funicular Train

Driving in Penang

  1. Petrol Stations on Penang Island
  2. Penang Island Parking Coupon System
  3. Parking Coupon Outlets (PDF)
  4. Car Parks in George Town
  5. Penang Road Transport Department
  6. Getting a Driving Licence in Penang
  7. Driving Instructors & Driving Schools in Penang
  8. Traffic Jam Prone Spots on Penang Island
  9. Parking in George Town
  10. Clamping Zones in George Town

Cycling in Penang

  1. Cycling in Penang
  2. Penang Bike Share (coming)

Categories of eateries in Penang

Bistros, Chicken Rice Shops, Chinese Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Dessert outlets, Dim Sum Restaurants, Food Courts, Hawker Centres, Hawker Stalls, Indian Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Japanese Restaurants, Malay Restaurants, Nasi Kandar Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant Chains, Roadside Hawkers, Seafood Restaurants, Steamboat Restaurants, Thai Restaurants and Vegetarian Restaurants.

Information on Penang Food

  1. Penang Food Directory
  2. Penang Nyonya Dishes
  3. Penang Nyonya Kuih
  4. List of Penang Nyonya Sweet Broths
  5. List of Penang Nyonya Chinese New Year Cookies
  6. List of Ingredients for Penang Nyonya Cooking
  7. Penang Food Authors & Teachers

Postal Services in Penang

  1. Postal Services
  2. Post Offices in Penang

Vital Contacts in Penang

  1. Useful phone numbers in Penang
  2. Transportation Contacts
  3. Social Services
  4. Aid Organisations
  5. Police Contact Information
  6. Pasukan Keselamatan Sukarela Pulau Pinang (PKSPP)
  7. Penang Municipal Councillors

Information for selecting a hotel in Penang

  1. Fast Guide to Choosing Penang Hotels
  2. Which Penang Hotel to Choose
  3. Choosing a Batu Ferringhi Beach Hotel
  4. Recommended Hotels for Business Travellers to Penang
  5. Luxurious Boutique Hotels of George Town
  6. 3-Star Hotels in Penang
  7. About Penang Hotels
  8. My Penang Hotel Stays
  9. Budget Accommodation in Penang
  10. Hostels in Penang
  11. Penang Budget Hotel Review
  12. Renting Penang Apartments for Short-Term Stays
  13. Guest Houses in Penang
  14. Homestays in Penang
  15. Choosing Hotels in Penang

Categories of sights in Penang

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  1. 7-Eleven Stores in Penang
  2. Accounting Firms in Penang
  3. Acupuncture Centres in Penang
  4. Advertisement Billboard Makers in Penang
  5. AEON Malls in Penang
  6. Aid Organisations in Penang
  7. Air-Conditioner Sellers & Repairers in Penang
  8. Alternative Medicine Centres in Penang
  9. Anakku Stores in Penang
  10. Antiques in Penang
  11. Apartments in Penang
  12. Aquariums in Penang
  13. Architects in Penang
  14. Army Camps in Penang
  15. Art Centres in Penang
  16. Art Galleries in Penang
  17. Associations in Penang
  18. Auditoriums in Penang
  19. Auto Gates in Penang
  20. Auto Repair Shops in Penang
  21. Auto Service Centres in Penang
  22. Auto Spray Painting Shops in Penang
  23. Baba Nyonya in Penang
  24. Baby Products in Penang
  25. Bakeries in Penang
  26. Baking Supplies in Penang
  27. Banks in Penang
  28. Barbers in Penang
  29. Bathroom Fixtures in Penang
  30. Batik in Penang
  31. Beaches in Penang
  32. Beauty Parlours in Penang
  33. Bee Cheng Hiang Barbecued Meat in Penang
  34. Bicycles in Penang
  35. Blood Test Labs in Penang
  36. Books in Penang
  37. Book Stores in Penang
  38. Boutiques in Penang
  39. Brassware in Penang
  40. Bridal Houses in Penang
  41. Bridges in Penang
  42. Buddhist Temples in Penang
  43. Bus Terminals in Penang
  44. Butchers in Penang
  45. Cameras in Penang
  46. Car Accessories in Penang
  47. Car Air-Conditioners in Penang
  48. Car Parks in Penang
  49. Car Rentals in Penang
  50. Car Repairs in Penang
  51. Car Showrooms in Penang
  52. Car Wash in Penang
  53. Carpets in Penang
  54. Caterers in Penang
  55. Cemeteries in Penang
  56. Child-Care Centres in Penang
  57. Chinese Medical Halls in Penang
  58. Chinese Physicians in Penang
  59. Chinese Prayer Articles in Penang
  60. Chinese Temples in Penang
  61. Chinese Wedding Masters of Ceremony in Penang
  62. Chiropractors in Penang
  63. Churches in Penang
  64. Clan Associations in Penang
  65. Clan Temples in Penang
  66. Cleaning Services in Penang
  67. Clinics in Penang
  68. Clocks in Penang
  69. Clock Towers in Penang
  70. Coins in Penang
  71. Colleges in Penang
  72. Commercial Properties in Penang
  73. Computer Hardware in Penang
  74. Computer Repair in Penang
  75. Condominiums in Penang
  76. Confinement Centres in Penang
  77. Construction Companies in Penang
  78. Construction Material in Penang
  79. Consulates in Penang
  80. Consultancy Firms in Penang
  81. Contractors in Penang
  82. Convention Centres in Penang
  83. Cooking Gas in Penang
  84. Cosway Sales Centres in Penang
  85. Crockery Dealers in Penang
  86. Curtains in Penang
  87. Dance Studios in Penang
  88. DAP Service Centres in Penang
  89. Dental Clinics in Penang
  90. Department Stores in Penang
  91. Design Agencies in Penang
  92. Developers in Penang
  93. Dialysis Centres in Penang
  94. DIGI Stores in Penang
  95. Driving Schools in Penang
  96. Econsave Super/Hypermarkets in Penang
  97. Electrical Appliances in Penang
  98. Electricians in Penang
  99. Emcees (Masters of Ceremony) in Penang
  100. Equipment Suppliers in Penang
  101. Event Management in Penang
  102. Express Bus Companies in Penang
  103. Expressways in Penang
  104. Exterminators in Penang
  105. Factories in Penang
  106. Fashion Accessories in Penang
  107. Financial Institutions in Penang
  108. Fire Stations in Penang
  109. Fitness Centres in Penang
  110. Flats in Penang
  111. Flea Markets in Penang
  112. Flooring in Penang
  113. Florists in Penang
  114. Flyer Distributors in Penang
  115. Food Deliverers in Penang
  116. Foot Reflexology in Penang
  117. Forest Parks in Penang
  118. Forts in Penang
  119. Fountains in Penang
  120. Framing in Penang
  121. Freight Forwarders in Penang
  122. Funeral Parlours in Penang
  123. Furniture in Penang
  124. Garden Centres in Penang
  125. Georgetown Pharmacy outlets in Penang
  126. Giant Super/Hypermarkets in Penang
  127. Gift Shops in Penang
  128. Golf Courses in Penang
  129. Government Buildings in Penang
  130. Government Departments in Penang
  131. Government Quarters in Penang
  132. Graves in Penang
  133. Green Building Consultants in Penang
  134. Guardian Pharmacy outlets in Penang
  135. Gurdwaras in Penang
  136. Gyms in Penang
  137. Hair-Dressing Salons in Penang
  138. Handicrafts in Penang
  139. Happy Mart outlets in Penang
  140. Hardware Stores in Penang
  141. Heavy Machineries in Penang
  142. Heritage Sites in Penang
  143. Hindu Temples in Penang
  144. Historic Buildings in Penang
  145. Home Furnishing in Penang
  146. Hospitals in Penang
  147. Housing Estates in Penang
  148. Hypermarkets in Penang
  149. Indian Fashion Accessories in Penang
  150. Industrial Parks in Penang
  151. Infrastructures in Penang
  152. Insurance in Penang
  153. Interior Decorators in Penang
  154. International Schools in Penang
  155. Internet Cafes in Penang
  156. Internet Service Providers in Penang
  157. Islands in Penang
  158. IT Solutions in Penang
  159. Jetties in Penang
  160. Jewellery in Penang
  161. Keadilan Service Centres in Penang
  162. Kindergartens in Penang
  163. Kitchens in Penang
  164. Kitchen Utensils in Penang
  165. Klinik Kesihatan (Government Clinics) in Penang
  166. Laundrettes in Penang
  167. Law Firms in Penang
  168. Learning Centres in Penang
  169. Libraries in Penang
  170. Lighthouses in Penang
  171. Lighting in Penang
  172. Liquor in Penang
  173. Localities in Penang
  174. Locksmiths in Penang
  175. Low-Cost Flats in Penang
  176. Luggage Bags in Penang
  177. Luggage Repair in Penang
  178. Maid Agencies in Penang
  179. Madrasahs in Penang
  180. Manicurists in Penang
  181. Markets in Penang
  182. Massage Centres in Penang
  183. Massage by the Blind in Penang
  184. Mausoleums in Penang
  185. Maxis Customer Centres in Penang
  186. Medical Labs in Penang
  187. Medical Specialists in Penang
  188. Medicated Tea Stalls in Penang
  189. Metal Works in Penang
  190. Mini Markets in Penang
  191. Mobile Motorcycle Mechanics in Penang
  192. Mobile Phone Shops in Penang
  193. Modern Buildings in Penang
  194. Money Changers in Penang
  195. Monuments in Penang
  196. Moral Uplifting Societies in Penang
  197. Mosques in Penang
  198. Motorcycles in Penang
  199. Motorcycle Repair in Penang
  200. Moving Companies in Penang
  201. Multi-Purpose Halls in Penang
  202. Multimedia in Penang
  203. Museums in Penang
  204. Music Schools in Penang
  205. Musical Instruments in Penang
  206. Nature Sites in Penang
  207. Neighbourhoods in Penang
  208. Newsagents in Penang
  209. Newspapers in Penang
  210. Night Markets in Penang
  211. Novelties in Penang
  212. Nurseries in Penang
  213. Nursing Homes in Penang
  214. Nutritional Products in Penang
  215. Odd Job Workers in Penang
  216. Office Equipment in Penang
  217. Old Folks Homes in Penang
  218. Opticians in Penang
  219. Organic Food in Penang
  220. Organisations in Penang
  221. Palaces in Penang
  222. Pawn Shops in Penang
  223. Parks in Penang
  224. Pedestrian Bridges in Penang
  225. Pedestrian Malls in Penang
  226. Penang Assemblies in Penang
  227. Pet Grooming in Penang
  228. Pet Shops in Penang
  229. Petrol Stations in Penang
  230. Pharmacies in Penang
  231. Photo Studios in Penang
  232. Photocopiers in Penang
  233. Plant Nurseries in Penang
  234. Plastic Surgeons in Penang
  235. Playing Fields in Penang
  236. Plumbers in Penang
  237. Police Stations in Penang
  238. Post Offices in Penang
  239. Precision Instruments in Penang
  240. Print Shops in Penang
  241. Private Colleges in Penang
  242. Public Health Clinics in Penang
  243. Public Services Departments in Penang
  244. Public Toilets in Penang
  245. Railway Stations in Penang
  246. Rattan in Penang
  247. Real Estate Agencies in Penang
  248. Recreation Clubs in Penang
  249. Recruitment Agencies in Penang
  250. Recycling Centres in Penang
  251. Refrigerator Repair in Penang
  252. Residential Properties in Penang
  253. Rivers in Penang
  254. Roof Repair in Penang
  255. Roundabouts in Penang
  256. Rubber Stamp Makers in Penang
  257. Schools in Penang
  258. Scrap Metal Traders in Penang
  259. Security Services in Penang
  260. Self-Development Centres in Penang
  261. Serviced Apartments in Penang
  262. Shoe Stores in Penang
  263. Shops in Penang
  264. Shopping Malls in Penang
  265. Singer Stores in Penang
  266. Skin Specialists in Penang
  267. Spas in Penang
  268. Skyscrapers in Penang
  269. Specialty Stores in Penang
  270. Sports Goods in Penang
  271. Stadiums in Penang
  272. Stationeries in Penang
  273. Stock Brokers in Penang
  274. Supermarkets in Penang
  275. Suraus in Penang
  276. Swimming Pools in Penang
  277. Tailors in Penang
  278. Tea Shops in Penang
  279. Temples in Penang
  280. Tesco Stores in Penang
  281. Textiles in Penang
  282. Tiles in Penang
  283. Titbits in Penang
  284. TM Point outlets in Penang
  285. Tourist Attractions in Penang
  286. Tourist Products in Penang
  287. Towns in Penang
  288. Toy Shops in Penang
  289. Tua Pek Kong Temples in Penang
  290. Trainers in Penang
  291. Transport Companies in Penang
  292. Travel Agencies in Penang
  293. Traveller Knickknacks in Penang
  294. Tuition Centres in Penang
  295. Tyre in Penang
  296. Undertakers in Penang
  297. Universities in Penang
  298. Used Car Dealers in Penang
  299. Veterinary Clinics in Penang
  300. Villages in Penang
  301. Washing Machine Repair in Penang
  302. Waterfalls in Penang
  303. Waterfront Promenades in Penang
  304. Wats (Thai Buddhist Temples) in Penang
  305. Watsons outlets in Penang
  306. Web Design in Penang
  307. Wedding Bands in Penang
  308. Wedding Banquet Venues in Penang
  309. Wedding Photographers in Penang
  310. Wholesalers in Penang
  311. World War II Fortifications in Penang

Activities in Penang

Do not know what to do during your spare time? In Penang, there's lots of opportunity for recreation. The following is just a sample of activities that you can join while you're here!

  1. Latin Dancing
  2. Salsa & Social Dancing
  3. Dragon Boat Rowing
  4. Golfing
  5. Hiking
  6. Horseback Riding
  7. Karate & Judo
  8. Line Dancing
  9. Photography Clubs
  10. Swimming Lessons

Performing Arts of Penang

  1. Auditoriums
  2. Chingay
  3. Sbaek Thom
  4. Teochew Puppet Play

Culture of Penang

  1. Are you a Penang Baba Nyonya?
  2. Uncovering the history of the Peranakan
  3. Cultural Celebrations of Penang
  4. Arrivals of the Chinese in the Malay peninsula

The People of Penang

  1. Penang's Who's Who
  2. People of Penang
  3. Identity of the Penang Chinese People
  4. Famous People of Penang
  5. Outstanding Penangites
  6. Penang Hokkien People
  7. Penang Cantonese People
  8. Penang Hakka People
  9. Penang Teochew People
  10. Malays of Penang
  11. Acheenese of Penang
  12. Tamils of Penang
  13. Punjabis of Penang
  14. Eurasians of Penang

Get to know Penang Hokkien

  1. All Resources on Penang Hokkien
  2. About Penang Hokkien
  3. Penang Hokkien Dictionary
  4. Penang Hokkien Made Easy
  5. Penang Hokkien Lessons
  6. Learn to read Penang Hokkien using Taiji Romanisation
  7. Penang Hokkien Rhymes
  8. Easy Penang Hokkien for Beginners
  9. Penang Hokkien Spelling & Pronunciation
  10. Penang Hokkien Vocabulary
  11. Penang Hokkien Grammar
  12. Penang Hokkien Phrases
  13. 50 Important Words in Penang Hokkien
  14. Reading material in Penang Hokkien
  15. Penang Hokkien Culture and History

Travelling outside Penang

Just so you know, Penang Travel Tips is no longer just about Penang. I am in the process of beefing up information on all the major cities in Malaysia as well, to give you a one-stop location for all place information of the country.

 Explore the States of Malaysia

There's more to Penang Travel Tips than just Penang. I have described the entire country. Select any state and start exploring!

  1. Johor
  2. Kedah
  3. Kelantan
  4. Malacca
  5. Negeri Sembilan
  6. Pahang
  7. Perak
  8. Perlis
  9. Sabah
  10. Sarawak
  11. Selangor
  12. Terengganu

 Federal Territories of Malaysia

  1. Kuala Lumpur
  2. Labuan
  3. Putrajaya

 Cities of Malaysia

  1. Alor Setar
  2. George Town / Penang Island
  3. Ipoh
  4. Johor Bahru
  5. Kota Kinabalu
  6. Kuala Lumpur
  7. Kuala Terengganu
  8. Kuching
  9. Malacca City
  10. Miri
  11. Petaling Jaya
  12. Shah Alam

 Major Towns and Destinations of Malaysia

  1. Cameron Highlands
  2. Kota Bharu
  3. Kuantan
  4. Kulim
  5. Langkawi
  6. Muar
  7. Sandakan
  8. Seremban
  9. Sungai Petani
  10. Taiping

 The Whole Wide World at Your Fingertips!

This website covers not just Penang, and not just Malaysia. I have described the entire world, and the information is shared here to you. Feel free to make use of my expanding body of knowledge. Pages are being updated on a regular basis.

  1. World
  2. Americas
  3. Asia
  4. Europe
  5. Oceania

Updates on the Penang Travel Tips Homepage

7 May 2016
After years of aligning the homepage in two columns, I decided to simplify the homepage to just one column, and make the information much easier for readers to find.



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Past trips to Penang

Makan Angin & Masak Asam Laksa @ Penang

Here's a fun 3-day 2-night trip created specially for those in Singapore who want a short vacation in Penang, where you will be taken sightseeing, feasting on the local eats and enjoy join a cooking demonstration of the local specialities. Upcoming trip on 6-8 July, with limited space left. Confirmation on first-come-first-served basis + full payment to follow. Interested? Contact Evonne +65 9476 7177 on WhatsApp

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