10 reasons to visit penang

Located near the northwest coast of Malaysia, Penang is Malaysia's only state located entirely on the island. Penang has the shape of a turtle, with a total area of over 1,000 square kilometers, associated with the Gulf of Malacca. Dubbed the Pearl of the Orient, Georgetown (Penang's capital city) has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

For those who are looking for a destination with affordable, convenient to move, have the same cultural cuisine rich history, the Penang is the ideal location for your next vacation . here are reasons to visit penang

Street Art in George Town

In 2012, a young Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic joined mural art under George Town Festival. Then, these works have been portrayed on the walls in Penang. Zacharevic writings depict the daily life of the people of Penang, like a breath of fresh air blowing lane on the ancient streets in George Town.

The works of artist Ernest Zacharevic talented Latvia has turned the streets of Penang became a special outdoor exhibition, vivid and impressive. The photographs are not only interesting locals favorite that tourists have arrived in Penang must also seek to capture memorable shots.
Culinary paradise of streets

Dubbed "food paradise" of Malaysia, Penang was also voted as one of 10 street food where the most attractive in Asia with a series of dishes with unique flavors. The streets of Penang is always crowded with stalls and mobile food café shops. The typical street food in Penang also represents the cultural diversity of the city, home to descendants of Chinese, Malay and Indian.

Some of Penang's famous dishes that guests can not be ignored in the Malaysia travel is: Asam Laksa noodles (noodles cooked with broth made from fish sour soup), Char Kway teow (fried noodles), Bak Kut Teh (soup ribs Fukien pork), Satay (meat skewer), ...
Discover Gurney

Open from 17 pm until 5 am the day before the next day, the food street food along Gurney Drive is a destination not to be missed by tourists coming to Penang. Here, you can find dishes from familiar to the strangest dishes in Penang with an affordable price.

Gurney Drive is next to Gurney Plaza, a shopping complex with a full range of shops from luxury fashion to the popular will delight and satisfaction for shopping fanatics.

Outside there are 2 Gurney plaza pretty quiet cafes are Starbucks and Dome of Malaysia tourism. If you do not like shopping, you can sip a cup of coffee while watching the view of the vibrant and bustling Penang.