Penang was first colonised by the British in the late 18th century and became an important trading post for ships from all over the empire.

The "capital" Georgetown is a vibrant city and one of the more popular travellers stops. Modern day Penang has a real Chinese feel and is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge, the longest in S.E.Asia.

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The food on offer around the island is amongst the best in Malaysia for both taste and variety and the nightlife can rival most other major Asian towns.

Penang has it's own international airport and has direct routes to numerous destinations across the region.

Places of interest

Beaches - Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah and Teluk Bahang
Typical tropical island paradise. Golden sandy beaches, clear blue seas and tiny secluded coves and rocks. Penang is fast becoming an international tourist haven and more and more resorts and high quality hotels are springing up. Activities include diving, snorkelling and other water sports.

Snake Temple
Once known as the Temple of the Azure Cloud, Snake Temple was founded as a place of worship for Taoists. You'll be amazed (and scared) by the sight of venomous vipers moving freely around the temple. These snakes have not been known to attack any visitors to the temple.

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Fort Cornwallis
British explorer Captain Francis Light first landed in Penang here and the fort was constructed to keep out invaders. Today, the fort gives a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and is now an open-air amphitheater, attracting large crowds.

Penang Hill
Almost 2,000m above sea level, Penang Hill gives a spectacular view of the Straits of Melakaa. Temperatures can drop to zero degrees at the top. Going up the hill by train you can see a Hindu temple and a church.

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
This building, rich in Hindu architecture, is the traditional home of the Hindu deity, Lord Subramaniam and is the oldest Hindu shrine in Penang. The priceless statue is decorated in gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds.

Kek Lok Si Temple
One of the most spectacular Buddhist temples in S.E.Asia. A blend of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture, dominated by a seven-tier pagoda, the Ban Po Thar, which is over 30m high. The temple took more than two decades to complete.

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