Malaysia- Penang
Penang
A fascinating fusion of east and west
Home to golden sands, UNESCO sites, diverse architecture, a national park and exceptional cuisine, the“ Pearl of the Orient” will suit those seeking a chilled-out beach break, cultural getaway or both!
Sweeping along a stretch of the northern coast, Batu Ferringhi is the island’ s best beach and a great place for watersports. Jellyfish do occasionally wash in on some tides which can affect swimming, however, all of our featured hotels have fantastic pool areas and are right on the beachfront.
The island’ s capital, George Town, is not to be missed. Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, the historic centre is a maze of narrow streets, temples, mosques, colonial architecture and epitomises old-world Asia( see page 103 for our recommended short tour).
Discover more of the island with a trip on the 2,270ft funicular railway at Penang Hill which rewards with breathtaking views. Visit the unique Snake Temple to meet its slithery residents, admire the magnificent Buddhist temple Kek Lok Si or enjoy the natural splendour of Penang National Park which, despite its compact size, has an impressive range of wildlife and can be explored on foot or by boat.
If shopping is your thing, Penang has a good mix of modern malls, quaint antique stalls, traditional bazaars and street markets, with Little India or Chinatown in the heart of George Town recommended. After dark the Jalan Batu Ferringhi Road comes to life with a nightly market where stalls brim with souvenirs, clothes and handicrafts. The area bustles as people dine and drink at the array of restaurants and cafes or sample delights from the sizzling hawker stalls. Night owls will also love Penang’ s enticing selection of rooftop cocktail lounges, beach bars and live music venues.
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1 Bayview Beach Resort, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Lone Pine,
PARKROYAL Penang Resort &
Shangri-La’ s Rasa Sayang Resort
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Penang
National Park
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2 Muntri Mews & Eastern & Oriental
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Kek Lok Si Temple •
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MAINLAND
Penang Bridge
Malacca Strait
Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
Getting there: Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang take about 1 hour.
Best time to go: The island experiences a relatively mild monsoon period from April-May and October-November during which time sunshine can be expected most days, with evening rainfall likely.
Batu Ferringhi
7nts with flights from £ 1199pp
Extra night from £ 29pp
Bayview Beach Resort
4H Kuala Lumpur
Attractively set within established gardens overlooking Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang’ s north west coast, it’ s also within easy reach of local shops, bars, restaurants and the night market. At the heart of the resort is the free form swimming pool where you can take a refreshing dip before relaxing at the swim up bar with a cooling cocktail! Both families and couples will find rooms to suit, great leisure facilities for those who like to be kept busy and a lovely laid-back atmosphere to enjoy simply doing nothing.
Features: 360 rooms • 2 restaurants • 3 bars • swimming pool
• children’ s pool • gym • spa • watersports • tennis • children’ s club
• free WiFi
Accommodation: In superior hill view rooms with bath / shower, mini bar and balcony.
Room upgrades: Deluxe side sea view rooms from £ 9 • grand deluxe sea view rooms from £ 22, boasting uninterrupted ocean vistas • spacious family rooms from £ 38.
Meals: Breakfast. Private transfers: 45 minutes from Penang airport.
Premier Plus
FREE upgrade to a deluxe side sea view room: On selected dates Oct 25-Mar 26. 10 % food & beverage discount( per room per stay): On selected dates Aug 25-Mar 26. Exclusions apply. Honeymoons & wedding anniversaries: On selected dates Aug 25-Mar 26 receive an upgrade to a deluxe side sea view room.
Deluxe side sea view room
100 Malaysia
Superior hill view room balcony prices & offers change constantly- call for today’ s best available deals!