Uncovering
the beauty and surprises of Penang is one of Malaysia's must do's.
There you'll find Georgetown's UNESCO World Heritage Site colonial
mystique, beautiful and accessible beaches dotted with luxurious
family-friendly resorts, and some of Malaysia's best food. All of
which delivers a holiday experience rich in culture, history and
relaxation.
The capital Georgetown is a magnificent example of colonial-era
architecture and design. With its carefully maintained public and
private buildings, it's an open-air museum from another era that
can be explored from the comfort of your ve
ry
own pedal-powered trishaw. There's always something on, whether
it's the Batu Ferringhi Night Market or a guided walking tour
around the quaint streets.
Food is sure to be one of the highlights of your time in Penang.
Even Malaysians acknowledge that the range and quality of the
Chinese, 
Nyonya, Malay and Indian hawker food in Penang,
and particularly Georgetown, is as good as it gets. It's been
drawing global gastronomes to its fresh ingredients and heady
aromas for decades. The renowned specialities curry mee and shaved
ice bean desserts are just two sought-after favourites. To learn
more about the flavours behind Penang's amazing food, a visit to
the beautiful Tropical Spice Garden shows spices in their natural
form in a beautiful garden setting.
The real beauty of Georgetown is that its history is alive. The
Spice Market down by the wharf encapsulates it perfectly - it's
been trading in spices from around the world since the
18th century, and continues to do so today.