Phuketindex.com Magazine Vol.28 | Page 48

Features - Travel Destination Penang CuLturaL attraCtions Penang, the city that awarded the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the lively capital of Penang has over 200 years of history and cultural heritage under its belt. With similarities of cultural between Phuket and Penang so this issue we would like to introduce 3 attractive places in Penang; Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and Kuan Yin Temple… To go to Penang it has direct flights from Phuket by Firefly Airline on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 15 Minutes. More information you can visit https://booking.fireflyz.com.my/CalendarSelect.aspx On arriving at Penang International please note the time difference, the time zone at Penang International is 7.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Phuket International. A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can. Thank you helpful information from Khun Nikki, PR representative from Tourism Malaysia www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my Tourism Malaysia - Bangkok Unit 1, 3rd Floor, zuellig House 1-7 Silom Road, Bangrak Bangkok 10500 THAILAND +662 636 3380-3 +662 636 3384 www.facebook.com/TourismMalaysiaThailand 48 www.phuketindex.com