Penang

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Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. World class attractions at this exotic holiday destination include Penang Hill, vipers in the Snake Temple, the quaint capital Georgetown which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and the only award-winning spice garden in Southeast Asia. Penang is rich in sightseeing opportunities, from Hindu temples, Buddhist statues and colonial architecture in Georgetown to watersports along the famous Batu Ferringhi Beach.

To Do list:

• Take a trishaw ride or walking tour of the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage site and checkout the colonial architecture, mosques and Buddhist temples
• Don’t miss a trip to Monkey Beach to soak up the sun and spot some monkeys
• Check out the Clan Jetties, a collection of water villages build on stilts along Weld Quay
• Visit Fort Cornwallis, built on the site of Sir Francis Light’s historic landing in 1786
• Stroll through Penang Botanical Gardens, Tropical Spice Garden, Penang National Park and the Penang Butterfly Farm