Penang
Situated on the north western coast
of Peninsula Malaysia, the entrance to the Strait of Malacca, Penang is separated from the mainland by a channel that varies between 3 km (1.9 mi) and 13 km (8 mi). The Penang Bridge, with 13.5 km (8.4 mi) is one of the largest bridges in the world and connects Penang to the mainland. The island has the oldest British settlement in Malaysia, which was founded by Captain Francis Light in 1786. The capital of Penang is George Town, a city with some skyscrapers and very massified tourism. The city combines modern and antique, there are colorful markets products alongside high tech manufacturers. Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) to 900 m (2953 ft) tall provides incredible views. Monkey Beach, Pantai Acheh, Gertak Sanggul, Muka Head and Pantai Keracut are some of the best beaches in Penang. As the neighbour island of Langkawi, Penang has lots of beautiful beaches but here the tourism is more developed.There are flights to Penang from several cities of Southeast Asia. Hotels in Penang
Restaurants in Penang
- Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant
- Kaze Japanese Restaurant
- Puncak Mutiara Cafe
- Kim Hee Restaurant
- De Pauh Garden Restaurant
- Look Yuen Restaurant
Maps of Penang
Map of Penang
Where is Penang on Map of Malaysia
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