hi,
Has anyone been to Malaysia, specifically Penang, that can tell me anything about approximate prices for stuff, things to do, any "must know" tips, or "must do" activities?? Thanks so much!
2007-03-15 06:10:43 · 11 answers · asked by Leah 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
Well, in malaysia penang, i suggest that you stay at those 3 stars hotel.Because it is just next to the market where the eyes can feast on. From fresh meat and vegetables being sold, to exotic items such as rare antiques. I stay at oriental hotel, merchant hotel in Georgetown before and the room is quite ccomfy and value for money. As for sea-side hotel, there are free shuttle buses to town. Must do on the lists are riding a trishaw, having Chendol ( a desert of green noodles served with kidney beans and coconut milk), satay (skewered meat), fried kuay tiao (flat rice noodles served with egg, prawns and clams) and going to the attractions like fort cornwallis, clock tower. I recommend you to bargain at the market and leave if the seller does not agree to your price but after walking a few steps, he/she will shout to you and say "ok, ok ,deal".
As for shopping, there are pranglin mall and 60 storey high Komtar, but the komtar has fallen to despair, and there are not many shops left as most of time relocated to the adjacent pranglin mall that are joined by a bridge. Expenses is quite low as food is cheap. Local food cost from 2-3 ringgit while the hotels I mentioned earlier are 69RM nett per nite. Of course, there is also the luxurious Eastern and Oriental Hotel that cost around 500USD per nite for a suite.
2007-03-15 22:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by youngfellow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Must Know tips:
1) Do not relay on Public Transport (Bus) not very reliable, and on time, especially on Public Holiday. If you can afford it, Hire a Car, and Insists on getting a map. If not and you must get somewhere by a certain time, Take a Cab, But Check on Pricing First. Or sign up on a tour
2) Penang is a Street Food Haven, Have your meals at Coffee Shops or Hawker Stalls, Try avoiding the Restaurants if you can. Having said that however, you must have a strong stomach. Street food is around RM2.50 upwards. Becareful at Nasi Kandar Stalls/ Restaurants Charges can zoom up in this area.
Things to do
1) Only if you have time, try out Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera, This Hill Station will take up much of a day going up and down, and do not go during the weekend, public holiday or school holiday, it will take a whole day !!!!
2) Penang National Park, is the smallest national park in the world with special features. Well Worth a visit if you are a eco type of person.
3) For Kid's or young at heart, try of the Toy Museum at Tg Bungah
Must do in Penang
a. Fort Convollis
b. Town Hall
c. Penang Heritage Trail
d. Upper Penang Road - for Night Life
e. Snake Temple
f. Pitt Street - or Harmony Street
g. Little India
see :
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/
Where to Stay, Many Hotel, International to Budget. Affordeble but good try (in town)
Hotel Grand Paradise - Macalister Rd (Town)
Hotel Malaysia - Upper Penang Rd
Hotel Continental - Upper Penang Rd
2007-03-17 22:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by alanpen 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Malaysian but i've been to Penang.. and Penang is known as the Food Paradise.. and its famous for the Penang Bridge.. The "most do" activities is.... EAT!!! But you won't regret going there.. It is nicknamed Pulau Mutiara or Pearl of the Orient.
But for more infomation, go to the website below..
2007-03-15 16:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by moonlite_forest 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Penang is a great place to visit try this link:-
www.penang.ws
suggestion for places must go:-
kek lo si temple
old heritage house in the middle of "george town"
batu feringgi
2007-03-15 14:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by anderson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure n I live in Penang, Malaysia too..Here have many delicious foods n have many hawker centre too..
So if u come here, remember to try all the foods here..
The things here quite cheap..But if u buy something here, remember to bargain with the sellers..
Here have many interesting places too..Like snake temple, butterfly farm n many shoppingmalls..
2007-03-18 03:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by Madeline 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Malaysia, mabey I can help you.but I'm not in Penang, I live in Sabah .If you like historical place, you can visit Malacca.If you need anything, e-mail me- dinney93@yahoo.com.
2007-03-15 14:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Donna06 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
penang is a great place to visit..you wont regret it..don't miss the food at the hawker stalls...especially the char kuay teow..its superb...places to visit, the snake temple, botanical garden etc..don't forget the beaches..
2007-03-15 14:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am from Penang. What u want to know???
2007-03-16 03:23:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm not from malaysia but go dere quite often .. now trying to visit all parts of malaysia alone .. hehe
be nice and people will be nice to you.. lots of things to explore.
2007-03-15 15:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What stuff do you need to know? Please be extra careful of the cabbies. They charge exorbitant prices. The bus service isn't that good. Well, its the case of choosing the lesser of two evils... That's why I chose to drive.
2007-03-15 15:26:44 · answer #10 · answered by Julian C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋