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“Little Girl in Blue” - One of the many murals by Ernest Zarevic in Penang
Learn more about the history of KL at the City Gallery
Despite being more than two centuries old, Fort Cornwallis the largest and most intact fort there is in Malaysia today.
Presenting History at its
Finest
Penang is a pleasurable fusion of nature, culture and history, and is capable of leaving an
indelible mark on each visitor upon departure.
Awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage
City in 2008, the streets are laden with a mishmash of cultural practices, historical landmarks
as well as heritage buildings. Planning ahead of
your journey, you may want to check out the
accommodation available. We reckon that you
spend a couple of nights at the Hard Rock Hotel,
Penang. Constructed along the renowned Batu
Ferringhi beach, the hotel rocks a contemporary
cutting edge design with an unprecedented
view of the sea. As dusk falls, soak up in the
atmosphere with tunes of Rock ‘n’ Roll music
resounding through the air. When in Penang,
visit the streets of Lebuh Armenian in George
Town, which is home to a series of funky art
boutiques such as Studio Howard, Jonathan
Yun Sculptural Jewelry and Galeri Seni Matiara.
When at the junction of Lebuh Armenian and
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, you definitely have
to try Penang’s world-famous street food such
as their Nyonya cuisines and their famed local
coffee. Shopping in Chowrasta Market is filled
with colour, variety and flavours and sells some
of the best nutmegs and dried fruits there is
in the area. Teeming with antique shops, Jalan
Pintal Tali and Lorong Kulit has their fair share
of surprises as well. Join in the crowd in Batu
Feringghi every evening starting at 7pm for a
splendid display of souvenirs, decorative pieces
and other items at reasonably low prices.
Penang’s History
Made up of a rich tapestry of a variety of ethnic
groups and practices, Penang is another living
testament to Malaysia’s reputation of preserving its heritage. The state of Penang is a holding ground for people coming from a myriad
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