Download the Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang - Penang (PDF Chapter)
Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang - Penang (Chapter)
If there’s a better microcosm of the exotic east than Penang, we’ve yet to find it. This is one of Malaysia’s most diverse, cosmopolitan and exciting cultures; an urban centre that delivers old-world Asia in spades.
- explore the World Heritage Zone of George Town, staying in a boutique heritage hotel and digging into delicious hawker food
- hike through rainforest to beaches where monkeys scamper in Penang National Park
become familiar with the contents of your spice rack at the wonderful hillside Tropical Spice Garden
- encounter nature and enjoy cool breezes and fantastic views of the island from The Habitat atop Penang Hill
- marvel at the outdoor gallery of incredible plants, glass sculptures and contemporary art at Art & Garden by Fuan Wong
Coverage includes: History, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping, Activities and Sleeping.
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Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang - Penang (Chapter)
If there’s a better microcosm of the exotic east than Penang, we’ve yet to find it. This is one of Malaysia’s most diverse, cosmopolitan and exciting cultures; an urban centre that delivers old-world Asia in spades.
- explore the World Heritage Zone of George Town, staying in a boutique heritage hotel and digging into delicious hawker food
- hike through rainforest to beaches where monkeys scamper in Penang National Park
become familiar with the contents of your spice rack at the wonderful hillside Tropical Spice Garden
- encounter nature and enjoy cool breezes and fantastic views of the island from The Habitat atop Penang Hill
- marvel at the outdoor gallery of incredible plants, glass sculptures and contemporary art at Art & Garden by Fuan Wong
Coverage includes: History, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping, Activities and Sleeping.
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.
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