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Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
December, January
3 days
The Pearl of the Orient is Malaysia's food capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city of extraordinary multicultural depth. George Town's Straits Chinese shophouses and colonial architecture are among Southeast Asia's best-preserved, while hawker stalls serving char kway teow, penang laksa, and cendol have made Penang legendary among food travellers.
George Town street art
Ernest Zacharevic's murals and the iron caricature sculptures
Penang Hill
funicular ride up for panoramic views and colonial bungalows
Little India & Chowrasta Bazar
the spice-and-fabric heart of the old city
Clan jetties of Chew
wooden stilt villages of the Chinese clan communities
Char kway teow, assam laksa & cendol
the three essential Penang food experiences
Kek Lok Si Temple
the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia on a hilltop
Penang Butterfly Farm
4,000 butterflies in a tropical garden
Batu Ferringhi beach
the main resort beach on the island's northern coast
The ideal months to visit Penang are December, January, February, March. During these months you can expect the most favourable weather conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Estimated daily spend per person including accommodation, food, and activities in MYR.
Budget
MYR 25
per day
Mid-range
MYR 60
per day
Luxury
MYR 160
per day
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