As the bus takes us to George Town for breakfast, I glance out the window and see how similar Penang and Phuket islands are to one another. Both old cities are home to a unique collection of magnificent classic Sino-Portuguese buildings that harmoniously fuse Eastern and Western architectural styles.
Heritage architecture, beautiful beaches, lush national parks packed with wildlife and some of the most sought-after food in all of Asia Malaysia s second smallest state punches well above its weight. Discover how to spend an idyllic 72 hours here.
Several hills make up Penang Hill, with Western Hill having the highest point at 833 metres (2,733 feet). There is a prominent hilly and forested area on the hill that separates it from the lowlands. Penang’s biggest attraction was used as a retreat for British colonial officials during the colonial period, and is now a […]