What pops into your mind when you first heard about "Penang"? Delicacies? Heritage architecture? Penang Hill, seasides, and national park?
Penang is located in the north part of the Peninsular Malaysia and George Town is the capital city. It was once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, and the city’s old town is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Nowadays, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers, condominiums, and shopping malls. It is connected to the Malaysia Peninsula by two main road bridges, Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge).
Georgetown was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2008. It plays a vital role of Malaysian art and culture center, which is a melting pot of diversity and cultures. From unique street arts, preservation of heritage buildings, to vibrant lifestyles of local people, Penang is deeply fascinating.
The creator of Penang murals, artist Ernest Zacharevic said: "Everyone is an artist. When they see these murals on the street, they can interpret them in their own way, and they are finished The second creation of art. "
Many local artists participated in leaving a mural on the walls of Georgetown. These artists used their imagination to draw the mural in every corner of the city. IBicycle is one of the fresco themes here. Tourists can rent and ride bicycles around the heritage old town, to admire more than 100+ street arts. I believe young people will love it.
Penang is known as the "Pearl of the Orient" by Western tourists and praised by Easterners as a "food paradise". It has a mixture of variety: Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nyonya, Western, Japanese, Korean and many more. Teochew Cendol and fried kuey teow are a must-eat in Penang. You would never want to leave Penang without trying Penang food.
If you love to shop, the modern lifestyle of Penang can satisfy all your needs. Big and trendy shopping malls such as Gurney Paragon, Gurney Plaza, 1st Avenue and Queensbay Mall are well-located in the city. A variety of international brands and local brands can be found, and there are many more extended facilities such as cinemas, karaoke, spas, saloons, boutiques, branded outlets and a series of restaurants for your leisure. You will never get bored in this charming city!
