What makes Penang so special
What is the place holds a special place in your heart?
Penang, Malaysia, is a special place to me. Yes, I was born in Penang, and I am always proud to be a Penangite.
Penang - a destination for every person with any emotion, any mood and of course, for any moment. Located on Malaysia's northwest coast, Penang is an amazing destination where you'll have everything you need no matter what your category is.
What makes Penang so special? Read on, and you'll get the answer!
7 World Wonders of Penang
What? Penang has 7 Wonders of the World? To your surprise…..
- Penang Hill funicular railway has the steepest tunnel track in the world.
- Langur Way Canopy Walk at The Habitat Penang Hill is the world's highest-altitude stressed ribbon bridge.
- Entopia Penang is the world's first tropical butterfly and insect sanctuary.
- Escape Penang has the world's longest water slide.
- Rainbow Skywalk at The TOP KOMTAR is the world's first tower curved skywalk.
- The Gravityz at The TOP KOMTAR is the world's highest ropes course challenge.
- G-Drop at Tech Dome is the world's first free-standing vertical drop slide.
Click here to know more about these 7 World Wonders of Penang.
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City
Penang's capital, Georgetown, was awarded UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City in 2008. With an impressive collection of historic buildings, you'll discover the characteristics of the combination of both old and new buildings. Every building has a story to tell.
Penang is always ready to welcome you if you're looking for a heritage trail. Let's discover the city full of history together. It'll be a different experience for you and make your visit worthwhile.
Beach
Plenty of famous beaches are available in Penang; they're the perfect getaway if you're looking for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
If you like to enjoy the natural scenery, you can opt for a leisure walk along the beach as it offers a great opportunity for you to take in natural scenes without any distractions. It's a place to relax and is blessed with fantastic views.
No doubt, it's also a great spot to discover an unforgettable sunset view during the evening time. This will be the perfect moment for you to get into the evening mood by witnessing the giant orange ball of the sun sinking into the ocean. You'll notice the rolling waves are the perfect soundtrack there.
Check out all these famous beaches and make your Penang trip memorable.
Penang Street Foods
Penang Asam Laksa was voted as Number 7 among World's 50 Best Food by CNN Travel.
"Walking and eating your way through each of the street corners will be the best way to experience and explore Penang," one of my friends told me. Yes, she's right! Penang was listed as one of the best cities globally for food. From the spicy to the sweet and sour, Penang has it all.
Your journey to Penang would be incomplete without tasting Penang local dishes. Whether the sun rises or the sun sets, head over to the hawker stalls and treat yourself Penang's famous Asam Laksa, Char Koey Teow, Hokkien Mee and Cendol. They have everything you need for a happy stomach.
Foodie, are you ready? Let's fill your stomach with delicious Penang street foods.
Once you step into Penang, you'll understand why it's so special and ranked as one of the top ten best budget travel destinations in the world. It's time for you to plan your journey to Penang, Malaysia, now!