Penang
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Am going in December for a short holiday
Does anyone have suggestions on places to stay? Where's a good place to go eat the local food? Any must see/must eat suggestions? Thanks in advance
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Penang Laksa !!!!!!!!!!!! ....
I'm not sure if they still have the satu ringgit version around though ... -
EVERYTHING!
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Have a look at the websites and hope that help. I went there in June this year.... food is really nice. We went to a few temples (snake temple is not really worth seeing nowadays), the botanical garden, the Penang Bridge, etc.
Public transport is not very convenient there so may be a good idea to live close to town. If you are going to catch a cab, make sure you find out how much first before you board to prevent being overcharged.
It will be easier if you have friends there who can take you around and show you the nice place to eat. When I was there in June, we ate on the stalls on the street most of the times and if I didn't have friend there to reccommend me the place, I wouldn't have gone in myself. They look rather unhygenic but the food turned out really nice. Thank God I didn't get sick either.
Also, try to avoid wearing any expensive jewelleries and carrying a handbag as there are many robbers around.
Have a great trip!
Attraction and what to do: http://www.visitpenang.com/sights.html
Accommodation: http://www.penang-hotels.com/ -
Well, if you like Chinese food, they have a really good resturant at the Chinese Swimming Club. Everyone in Penang knows about that place.
There is another one by the sea but I can't remember the name of the resturant
There is this really good Peranakan Food place near Gurney and this Zhi Char place which is only open early in the morning for breakfast @ Gurney too. They serve really good food. They are only open till 8am though and that place is always packed!! Have a heavy breakfast if you like and skip lunch
Sorry ar it's like one of those roadside resturants so I can't be more descriptive.
There are a few really good Thai resturants too but can't remember where.
Sorry. The last Penang trip I went for fun was when I was maybe like 14
Now I only go to Penang for work -
Thanks, elindra & others for your tipsOriginally posted by elindra:Well, if you like Chinese food, they have a really good resturant at the Chinese Swimming Club. Everyone in Penang knows about that place.
There is another one by the sea but I can't remember the name of the resturant
There is this really good Peranakan Food place near Gurney and this Zhi Char place which is only open early in the morning for breakfast @ Gurney too. They serve really good food. They are only open till 8am though and that place is always packed!! Have a heavy breakfast if you like and skip lunch Sorry ar it's like one of those roadside resturants so I can't be more descriptive.
There are a few really good Thai resturants too but can't remember where.
Sorry. The last Penang trip I went for fun was when I was maybe like 14 Now I only go to Penang for work
I heard Gurney Drive only opens after 5pm or something. Does anyone know if that's true? -
not sure if you've already made the bookings... I like to stay along Batu Ferringgi beach, many hotels to choose from, good beach, good food, pasar malam, no need to travel to town lah....
food is not just at Gurney Drive. There are at least 2 good hawker centers along the batu ferringgi stretch.... -
Hey thereOriginally posted by Chin Eng:not sure if you've already made the bookings... I like to stay along Batu Ferringgi beach, many hotels to choose from, good beach, good food, pasar malam, no need to travel to town lah....
food is not just at Gurney Drive. There are at least 2 good hawker centers along the batu ferringgi stretch.... Yep will be staying at one of the hotels along the beach. What time do the hawker centres open along that stretch? -
Always at the town area and not at the Batu Ferringgi areaOriginally posted by Chin Eng:not sure if you've already made the bookings... I like to stay along Batu Ferringgi beach, many hotels to choose from, good beach, good food, pasar malam, no need to travel to town lah....
food is not just at Gurney Drive. There are at least 2 good hawker centers along the batu ferringgi stretch....
Always there for work and not to play so town is easier especially since I have to go to Butterworth as well.
The last time I went to Penang for a holiday...... I don't even remember...I think I was just a girl then with my parents