Malaysia is just filled with all kinds of attractive and interesting tourism destinations! One of it has to be Penang! Located at the far north of Malaysia, Penang is one of the most famous travelling destinations in Malaysia for both foreign and local tourists! Rich in culture, local delicacies and attraction spots, Penang is a great choice of travelling spot for tourists who loves to explore! If you are planning on travelling to Penang with your friends and families, here are some travelling tips that we think might be useful to you!
- Taste the amazing food
If you are at Penang, of course the first thing that you will have to do, its get your hands on some delicious local food! Penang is not only known for its cultures and attraction spots, but it is also widely known for its wide variety of tasty food! Cendul, nasi kandar, tomyam, satay and many more, you should definitely try them all during your vacation here! No matter where you go, there will be hawker centers, food stalls, restaurants and cafes, selling affordable and yet delicious food. So for all you foodies out there, Penang surely is a place that you can call a food heaven!
- Be prepared for the hot weather
In Malaysia, the weather will be hot and warm most of the time. So if you are travelling to Penang, make sure you are well prepared for it by having umbrellas, hats or sunscreen. In order to fully explore all the wonders and interesting spots at this amazing travelling destination, you will need to walk around the streets of Penang most of the time. Thus, we highly recommend you to prepare yourself well before you start off your vacation here. However, there will be stalls all across Penang selling ice cold desserts like milk shake, coconut ice cream or cendul. So whenever you are feeling overwhelmed by the hot weather, just stop by at these stalls and grab yourself some cold chilling desserts!
- Get around Penang with public transports and rental bikes
One of the perks of travelling at Penang is that it is fairly easy to travel and explore around Penang with just public transports or even rental bikes! Having a convenient and efficient public transport infrastructure, tourists will not need to worry about transportation issues during their time here at Penang. Whether it is buses, trains, airplanes or ferries even, Penang has it all! If you wish to explore around the small streets of Penang, then feel free to rent a bike!
- Go for a mural street art hunt
One other thing that Penang is famous for is its mural street arts! Get in touch with the artistic side of this amazing travelling destination by waling around the streets of Penang and hunt down some mural street art! Pose, smile and grab a picture with your friends and families with these mural street arts as a proof that you have been to this amazing state of Malaysia!
- Get a bird-eye’s view at Penang Hill
If you are one who loves beautiful scenery, then Penang Hill is a must visit! Stand at an elevation of 833m above sea level, you will be among the clouds while at the same time, you will also be able to enjoy the stunning view of Penang city with a bird-eye’s view! If you look far enough, you will also be able to see Langkawi Island. On top of Penang Hill, there are restaurants, hawker centers, small themed parks and more that you can explore! Wild flora and fauna can also be found there as well. If you are a fan of mother nature, Penang Hill is the spot!
- Be safe
Penang is said to be one of the safest states there is in Malaysia! Because of constantly having foreign and local tourists travelling around Penang, the citizens of Penang are very helpful and friendly when it comes to guiding and aiding tourists in need. However, it is still important for tourists to practice some basic safety precautions like, never leave your valuables unattended, avoid dark alleys and do not walk alone around the city. If you follow these simple safety rules, we are certain that you will be safe and will have a great vacation!