Thanks to an influx of private and public investment and creative energy — precipitated in part by Unesco’s 2008 listing of Penang’s capital city, George Town, as a World Heritage site — the Malaysian island is padding out its list of attractions. To the region’s best street food add smart restaurants and bars. Along with a lively street culture anchored in religious festivals Explore more Malaysia itineraries on mygola.com. http://www.mygola.com/itineraries/malaysia http://www.mygola.com/36-hours-in-penang-malaysia/i412

1. 36 Hours in Penang, Malaysia

2. Day 1
Penang Botanic Gardens
George Town
The 30-hectare Botanical Gardens are also known as the Waterfall Gardens, after the stream that cascades
down from Penang Hill. They’ve also been dubbed the Monkey Gardens for the many long-tailed
macaques that scamper around. Don’t be tempted to feed them; monkeys do bite, a ...

3. Day 1
Padang Kota Lama
George Town
The Padang field is the venue for most of the island's important events, such as the Chingay Parade during
the Lunar New Year. In the old days, sepoy regiments used it for target practice and the Manila Band
played from a bandstand from 1890 to 1954. Portions of the Padang's expa ...

4. Day 1
Fort Cornwallis
George Town
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For all its size, Fort Cornwallis isn’t particularly impressive; only the outer walls stand, enclosing a pleasant
park within. The star-shaped structure houses some vaguely informative exhibits, a poor Malaysian man is
made to stand in full British colonial uniform at the gate ...

5. Day 1
China House
George Town
Penang has no stortage of historic architecture, but so far, it's been lacking in spaces devoted to
contemporary culture. Enter China House, the newest venture from hotelier Narelle McMurtrie of Bon
Ton and Temple Tree Langkawi fame. Occupying three pre-World War II buildings str ...

6. Day 2
Aik Hoe
George Town
Scarred with a rustic, nostalgic charm, Aik Hoe, its apparent popularity notwithstanding, has yet to
succumb to revamping its outlet. Much less a business move from a budgeting perspective, it’s, rather, a
conscious effort in refusing to unhinge the welding of sitting on metal ...

7. Day 2
Penang Heritage Trust
George Town
The Trust was formed in 1986 to champion the preservation and restoration of heritage architecture and
sights. Projects include the conservation of Suffolk House, the Protestant Cemetery and the Carpenter's
Guild. It also organizes guided heritage walking tours, an annual antique ...

8. Day 2
Penang Museum & Art Gallery
George Town
Among all the beautiful andmarks of Penang heritage architecture is the Penang State Museum which is
located at Farquhar Street. The museum boasts many historical artifacts that give much insight into the
lives of the multi ethnic community in Penang. Some of the museum collectio ...

9. Day 2
Khoo Kongsi Cemetry
Air Itam
The Chinese who migrated to Southeast Asia created clan associations in their new homes. Based on
common heritage, these social groups formed the core of Chinese life in the new homelands. The Khoo
clan, who immigrated from Hokkien province in China, acquired this spot in 1851 an ...

10. Day 2
Galeri Seni Mutiara
George Town
IF you happen to be within the George Town heritage enclave on weekends, chances are, you might come
across graphic designer Ch’ng Kiah Kiean hard at work making sketches of the historic buildings. Growing
up in the area, he developed a natural affinity for the buildings. When ...

11. Day 2
Fuan Wong
George Town
This small gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Also in
the same building is Studio Howard. which showcases excellent photography of Penang street
scenes, architecture, etc.

12. Day 2
Chin Seng Leong
George Town
A view of the interior of this shop shows the antiques on sale here. From old bicycles to furniture to
timepieces, this place offers interesting articles for any antique collectors. Even makes for a good visit by
avid photographers.

13. Day 2
Tek Sen Restaurant
George Town
Established in 1965, the Tek Sen Restaurant offers delicious Chinese cuisine, featuring a wide range of
authentic Cantonese, Teowchew, Hakka and Peranakan delights from a single kitchen.

14. Day 2
That Little Wine Bar
George Town
That Little Wine Bar restaurant is proving that Penang’s reputation as the country’s premier destination for
good food need not be confined to a roll call of hawker fare. Sophisticated yet inviting, locals just call it
TLWB. Set on the quiet side street of Chow Thye, it comes ...

15. Day 2
Love Lane Inn
George Town
Run by affable Jimmy who is a quite a character, the Love Lane Inn offers free WiFi and reasonable budget
rooms — though go for an upstairs room as the downstairs ones are pretty dark. Check out the huge twostorey mural by the stairs and the pet guinea pigs on the second floor ...

16. Day 3
Taman Negara Pulau Pinang
Balik Pulau
Tucked in the northwest corner of Penang Island is the world's smallest national park. Formerly gazetted
as the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve in 1928 and managed by the Penang Forestry Department, it was regazzeted as the Penang National Park on 10 April 2003 under the management ...

17. Day 3
Monkey Beach
Batu Feringgi
Monkey beach or Teluk Duyung is broad bay protected by the Muka Head cape. It is the most popular
beach among tourists. Teluk Duyung is also popularly known at Muka Head and is also being referred to as
the Monkey Beach. It is a private land, at one time cultivated with coconuts ...

18. Day 3
Miami Beach
Batu Feringgi
Pantai Miami is located some 12 kilometres to the west of Georgetown. To be exact, it is located some
distance away from Tanjung Bungah and cars heading to the more popular beaches like Batu Feringgi and
Teluk Bahang will first pass along Pantai Miami. Driving direction is rather ...

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