Holidays in Penang

Penang has long been established on the tourist trail in Malaysia. With luxury hotels backing onto immaculate white beaches and the warm waters of the Andaman Sea it is easy to see why. The capital city of Georgetown is popular with tourists as it has excellent shopping centers and a lively nightlife. Batu Ferringhi on the north coast is the place to go for luxury resorts.

About Penang

Penang Island is joined to mainland Malaysia by Penang Bridge which is one of the longest in mainland Asia. The island is around 280 square kilometers in area and has a hilly and forested interior. The highest point on the island is 883 meter high Penang hill which offers a great view of Georgetown.

This island has great cultural and ethnical diversity and has a large Chinese population. Here you will find Chinese temples, Indian temples and Christian churches all within the same block not to mention all of the Mosques.Penang is also the food capital of Malaysia where you can find great food extremely cheaply.

Penang Holiday Attractions

There are plenty of things to keep you occupied on your visit to Penang from the all inclusive beach resorts in the north to the botanical gardens in the state capital of Georgetown.

Snake temple is worth visiting so called because of the pit vipers which reside here.

Penang is also a great place to come to enjoy a game of golf or to go jungle trekking and camping  

Penang Weather

Penang’s climate is hot all through the year as it enjoys the warm weather of the equator.

The annual rainfall is spread throughout the year with marginally more rain falling between September and November.

Even if it does rain during a visit it is unlikely to last long before the sun is out again.

For more information or to book Penang holidays, visit Tropical Collection.