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 Penang, Malaysia travel tales
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| S Tostevin |
22 December 2004 |
Stayed at Grand Continental Penang, Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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There isn't a great deal to do around this Hotel. There are a couple of very Big Shopping Malls (& Bus Station), that's about it. If you want to go to either of the nice beach resorts (Tanjung Bunga or Batu Ferringhi) do yourself a favour and save a fair few bob/nickels by taking a number 93 or 202 Bus from the Bus Station (below & next door to the Shangri La Hotel). Cost is 2 Ringgit per person as opposed to a Taxi which is 28 Ringgit both taking about the same amount of time (half an hour)!!! You can also catch a Bus that goes close (about 5 minutes brisk walk) to the Airport from here. Again cost is 2 Ringgit as opposed to 28 Ringgit, again!!!
Bus number is 66.
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| B Ng |
20 December 2004 |
Stayed at Grand Continental Penang, Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Gurney's Drive is not as appealing as before. Interesting to explore the food stalls along McAlister Street.
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| Y Kee seah |
20 December 2004 |
Stayed at Sheraton Penang Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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I drove from Singapore to Penang as it would be more convenient to travel in our own transport. Objective mainly to get good food. Tried the famous fried kway teow at Lorong Selamat, prawn noodle along Jalan Burma and the assam laksa at Air Hitam - no regret. Gurney Drive is a disappointment as all road side stalls have been removed. Penang Hill nothing to offer except the tram ride. If you are driving to Penang, just need to be security conscious - lock up your car whenever you leave. But Penang is still a safe place though.
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| K Ng |
09 December 2004 |
Stayed at Bayview Beach Resort - Penang, Malaysia.
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Good hawker food at Persiaran Gurney. Don't miss taking a walk along the seafront after dinner though.
Kek Lok Si temple has become so commercialised it is not worth visiting other than perhaps a cursory look from a distance. Besides having to walk though a narrow covered passageway with shops lining it in order to get to the temple, the temple itself is charging for everything, even to visit its pagoda.
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| R Crabb |
07 December 2004 |
Stayed at Eastern and Oriental Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Georgetown is a town on the cusp of change. It is seeking to be a world heritage site because of its unique straits chinese character with elegant mansions,profusion of temples, shophouse architecture and narrow streets. Yet it suffers somewhat from hectic and random town (mis)planning and traffic is chaotic. Away from the main streets, which seemed to be almost all undergoing repair, the streets of Georgetown exude an old-world charm which must have been akin to Singapore about 50 or 60 years ago. Getting around on foot is the way to go but crossing major roads can be frantic which makes what should be a pedestrian city somewhat fraught. Neverthless I would be interested to go back in a couple of years time to see what has transpired in this unique place. The street and hawker food was good, the weather fine and the people friendly and helpful.
Getting around by pedicab is a nice experience, although be warned that they are not really made for two western backsides. The architecture, even on the run down, yet to be restored, buildings is splendid. Time will tell whether the city can retain its authentic character and back street trades, especially in the face of new rent increases. I recommend visiting this piece of history (and staying at the E & O is part of that) before it gets turned into a theme-park like Chinatown in Singapore, a danger of which its citizens are only too aware.
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| D Lindley |
02 December 2004 |
Stayed at Mutiara Beach Resort, Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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Five comments: Seafood is the thing to eat here. There are some major restaurants in Batu Ferringhi; however, we found the small local places near the hotel were also very good. Take a hike in the Nation Park (hire a quide). Use taxis to get around; they are cheap! The ocean here is not very good for swimming (although I did); jellyfish and polution. The Batu Ferringhi night market is a kick!
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| I Abd kadir |
30 November 2004 |
Stayed at Grand Continental Penang, Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Craven Nasi Kandar Restaurant in George Town is a must. Good jungle Trekking experience in Bendera Hills.
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| K Viswanathan |
30 November 2004 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Resort Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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There is a cheap eating place just around the corner beside Grand Park hotel called Beach Corner selling great tasting chinese seafood. You should try it. Most locals patronise this place on weekend, so go there on weekdays you could have a peaceful meal with a view of the sunset. For two days we had chinese seafood here with no regrets for taste and price !
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| T Shepherd |
15 November 2004 |
Stayed at Eastern and Oriental Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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The weekend we were in Penang was phenomenal, with Deepavali (Indian New Year), Hari Raya, and other end of Ramadan festivities; sure, it meant we didn't know what would be open when, but the carnival atmosphere more than compensated.
One of our best expeditions was to the Tropical Spice Gardens, about 3 kms out of Batu Ferringhi. The gardens have only been open for a year or so, but feel like a pristine rainforest (apart from the giant swing!). You can do a spice walk, a jungle walk, or a flower walk - they're all quite easy. The gardens are gorgeous; ancient cycads, incredible plants and lots of spice plants. It's cool and quiet, and as major foodies, it was a not-to-be-missed excursion. The cafe has spectacular views over the bay, and great food.
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| T Wang |
15 November 2004 |
Stayed at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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For those Singaporean and Malaysian that have heard about the great Him Heang Tambun (Green Beans) Biscuit, here is the address: 162-A Jalan Burma (nearest cross street is Jalan Mandalay). Arrive there either 8:30AM or 3:00PM, else 2 hours later - sold out, serious! It's selling like hot cakes!
Another impressive place to see is Kek Lok See Temple. The Buddist temple have expanded over the year, and now includes 120 feet tall bronze statue of Quan Yin. If religion is not your taste, then the wet market below Kek Lok See had the legendary Penang Laksa! The place do not have good ambience, but many people will wait patiently for you to finish the Laksa, seing is believing.
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