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The top 3 places to go shopping spree – Malls to shop

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From malls with exciting basement dance clubs and live puzzle rooms to marina frontage shopping centres and onsite museums, our list of the Top 3 Shopping Malls in Penang certainly has something for everyone. Though the street market scene in Penang receives a lot of media coverage, we are fans of these air-conditioned retail-havens because more often than not, there are many deals to be had for the serious bargain hunter. Proving that Penang’s retail landscape is almost as comprehensive as Kuala Lumpur, most of these malls house designer brands that offer serious discounts, especially if you visit during sale season. So read on to find out more about the great shopping opportunities during your Penang vacation. Top 1. Gurney Plaza  Gurney Plaza is a waterfront shopping mall in Penang. Opened in 2001, it has three anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, the 12-screen Golden Screen Cinemas and Cold Storage supermarket. Additionally, the nine-storey mall houses over 380 stor...

What to eat? – The top 3 signature food of Penang

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Penang gourmet ranges from street food to fine dining but her myriad of flavours are definitely unique to the island state. With each race offering their own traditional fare, foodies will be spoilt for choice. Although every culture has their signature dishes, they are also influenced by other cooking styles and have managed to come up with their own special creations that represent a beautiful blend of tastes and spices. Let's see what's Penang best offers. Top 1a. Penang Rojak - Hock Seng Rojak King If you order for takeaway, their Rojak paste and cut fruits are packed separately in different plastic containers. There are two types of Rojak in Penang. Not to be confused with Rojak Mamak, Penang Rojak is typically referred to the mixed fruit salad. The biggest novelty here is the “Har-Koh” or better known as prawn/shrimp paste. It has to be thick, dark and flavourful, since watery version is going to make your Rojak turns into a sad-lookin...

Where to stay? – The top 3 boarding house....

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The best affordable hotels in Penang offer incredibly affordable accommodation options for travellers looking to keep a close watch on their purse strings, but do not skimp on quality guestrooms, outstanding services, and well-maintained onsite facilities. Catering to almost every budget and style, most of these accommodation options are also well-placed for sightseeing, particularly for guests eager to explore Penang Island's unique street art streets and hawker offerings. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang offers plenty historical landmarks and century-old temples standing side by side with urban architecture and towering shopping centres, as well as fine-dining restaurants with ubiquitous hawker food stalls. If you are travelling to Penang on a tight budget, then check out our list of the most popular Penang budget hotels, all of which are handpicked for offering spacious and comfortable bedrooms, as well as a whole host of onsite amenities and facilities for a fractio...

A glimpse into The Pearl of Orient – Penang

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Welcome to Penang!! Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula. The second smallest Malaysian state by land mass, Penang is bordered by Kedah to the north and the east, and Perak to the south. Penang - a world renowned exotic holiday destination, was known, once upon a time, as Pulau Pinang or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this virgin paradise has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is fondly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. This blog provides a glimpse into this beautiful island to those public that fascinated and wondered where to travel in Penang by those informative information provided. This bl...