Penang, Malaysia

The Malaysian state of Penang is situated near the Strait of Malacca on Peninsular Malaysia's northwest coast. It is divided into two parts: Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula and Penang Island, which is home to George Town, the capital. The Penang Bridge and the Second Penang Bridge serve as the physical links between these two portions. The state is bordered to the south by Perak and to the north and east by Kedah.Compared to the federal government of Malaysia, the Penang state government has fewer authority while having its own legislative and executive branch.The federal government of Penang is in charge of the educational system. Although English and Malay are required courses in all schools, vernacular schools are also allowed to teach in Mandarin or Tamil.  
Penang, Malaysia
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Penang is well-known for its rich history, stunning beaches, mouthwatering street food, and captivating natural surroundings. In Malaysia, it is also among the most visited places. The world's steepest tunnel track is found on the Penang Hill Funicular Railway, and the Langur Way Canopy Walk at The Habitat The highest-altitude strained ribbon bridge in the world is Penang Hill. Escape Penang boasts the longest water slide in the world, while Entopia Penang is the first tropical butterfly and insect refuge in the world. Trishaws, Penang Bird Park, paintings, and religion are few other reasons to adore Penang.
You can reach Penang from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for Penang.
AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia most popular Airlines connecting Penang from main cities of Malaysia.
BY Air :  Penang, Malaysia (PEN / WMKP) Penang International Airport, located 128 km away.For non-Malaysian travellers, an e-visa is required to enter the country. The primary entry point to the island is Penang International Airport, which is situated in Bayan Lepas, 15 kilometers south of George Town. With connections to major cities including Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Dubai, the airport handles both local and international aircraft.
BY Train : There are six trains every day from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth, which takes slightly more than four hours. The price of tickets is about RM60.
It costs RM12 to travel two hours from Butterworth to Padang Besar (Thai Border). Use WAHDAH to rent a car and tour Penang.
There are numerous type of food options when you visit Penang and few of them are:-
1. Char Koay Teow – Best Penang Food
2. Penang Assam Laksa – Most Popular Noodle Soup
3. Hokkien Mee – Traditional Chinese-Malay Seafood Noodle Dish
4. Roti Canai – Our Favorite Flatbread
5.  Nasi Lemak – National Dish of Malaysia
6. Wanton Mee – Popular Chinese Noodle Dish
There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Penang  and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at Penang are:
1.Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion 
2.Eastern & Oriental Hotel 5 stars 
3.Seven Terraces 
4.Noordin Mews 
5.BreakX Hotel Penang
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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