Holidays in Penang
For the perfect place to see east meeting west and a place that contains century old traditions within a modern environment; look no further than Penang.
Located off the coast of Malaysia, this island is the perfect holiday destination, from the thriving city of Georgetown to its beautiful national parks, so why wait? Getaway on your Penang holiday today!
Discover the beaches on your Penang Holiday
Perhaps one of the main reasons people visit the island of Penang is for its beautiful beaches; take the time to visit the beaches of Batu Ferringi and tanjung bungah which offer the whitest sands and the most dazzling blue waters around. Spend the day relaxing on the beaches and sit back and relax in one of the many bars and cafes that line the beachfront and watch the beautiful sunset. Located just off the coast from Georgetown is Jerejak Island; which not only has beautiful beaches but is teeming with unique flora and fauna – truly a nature lover’s paradise! If you are after a beach holiday, Penang is the perfect choice!
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If you want to get away from the beaches, there are plenty more sights to be seen around the beautiful island. Start your day in Georgetown; visit the beautiful historical buildings, the jade emperor’s temple, Fort Cornwallis and the Taoist Goddess of Mercy Temple. For amazing views over the island of Penang, take the funicular railway up Penang Hill to 821m above sea level. Here you can take in the bird’s eye view of the island with a cool, refreshing breeze and wander around the colonial mansions or simply sit back and enjoy the view at one of the many restaurants or cafes. If you fancy getting a little closer to nature, head to Penang’s national park in Pantai Acheh where you can visit the pristine Pantai Kerachut beach, the meromictic lake or simply take a boat ride to visit the nearby islands.
From relaxing beach holidays to days out exploring the national park; whatever you are looking for from a holiday, Penang has something for everyone.
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