QUOTE(Aeon_Clock @ May 24 2010, 09:06 PM)
is the Penang cable car still working?
The cable car has been closed, they will replace it with some "Ultra" modern type... 
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 May 25 2010, 04:15 PM
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May 25 2010, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(amy_n_juss @ May 25 2010, 04:04 PM) i'm attending a course for 4 days in penang in July. it will be held in evergreen. Other than GoodHope Inn 04-229 0111, there are no other Hotel nearby that I can think of that's nearby your course.my budget for hotel room is between rm150 to rm180. max is rm200 (have to top up with own money) i called G hotel, northam, Gurney Hotel n evergreen n found that their rates are above my budget. is there any nearby hotel within my budget? walking distance is ok, i don't mind. during nights and weekend, i would like to do some touristy stuff like shopping for local items and eat popular street food. i have read all posts in this thread and unfortunately, i'm not sure which hotel to stay. pls help. thanks  The organizer of your course should have a better deal with Evergreen for its participants to stay! |
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May 26 2010, 12:39 AM
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HI to all.. Currently plan hav a trip to penang..there are few things i wanna ask..
1st: drive to penang better or take bus?? ( i located in KL but i dono the way in penang.. the only things i can use is gps in my phone...) 2nd: stay in island or mainland better?? ( I looking a very famous church[ sorry i dono the name] hope can find ppl share with me, by the way that is an Catholic Church) 3rd: any famous places intro to me ?? (i not look into shopping, some place or historical places) 4th: foods intro?? and where the location.. thx for ur information... |
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May 26 2010, 08:44 AM
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QUOTE(LazyChildren @ May 26 2010, 12:39 AM) HI to all.. Currently plan hav a trip to penang..there are few things i wanna ask.. Better drive to Penang with friends who can drive also. Less stressful, take turns drive and help navigate.1st: drive to penang better or take bus?? ( i located in KL but i dono the way in penang.. the only things i can use is gps in my phone...) 2nd: stay in island or mainland better?? ( I looking a very famous church[ sorry i dono the name] hope can find ppl share with me, by the way that is an Catholic Church) 3rd: any famous places intro to me ?? (i not look into shopping, some place or historical places) 4th: foods intro?? and where the location.. thx for ur information... Stay on the Island cos got more to see and do. On the island got so many famous Catholic Church. On the mainland got St Anne that I know of. If you are not into shopping, some place or historical places, you need to specify EXACTLY what you're into. Food? Street food? halal or not...etc? |
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May 26 2010, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(skon9 @ May 25 2010, 04:15 PM) The cable car has been closed, they will replace it with some "Ultra" modern type... Can you drive up Bkt Bendera with your own car? is it recommended for regular car like honda city? |
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May 26 2010, 11:21 AM
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Is the ferry still in service? If yes, can anyone advice where to turn off from the h'way? can't recall seeing any signboard leading to the jetty as what I saw during my last trip there many months back is only signboard of the bridge. Thx. |
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May 26 2010, 11:46 AM
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QUOTE(6999 @ May 26 2010, 11:21 AM) Hi, i assume you comming from KL.Is the ferry still in service? If yes, can anyone advice where to turn off from the h'way? can't recall seeing any signboard leading to the jetty as what I saw during my last trip there many months back is only signboard of the bridge. Thx. after you pass by autocity (or juru tol), keep on your right. dont turn left when you see the penang bridge signboard. Keep on right, follow the bukit mertajam/butterworth signboard then after your passby the junction to penang bridge, keep on your left, exit the highway when you saw butterworth. You will see a big shopping mall named pacific on your left. go straight all the way on that road and you will reach the ferry area and yes, the ferry are still in service |
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May 26 2010, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(todak @ May 26 2010, 09:27 AM) Can you drive up Bkt Bendera with your own car? is it recommended for regular car like honda city? The only way to drive up to Penang Hill is by the Jeep Track in Botanical Garden, there is also Jeep service for those without transport(but its pretty expensive).I'm not really sure a private car is allowed to drive up the hill or not... sorry  Added on May 26, 2010, 12:35 pm QUOTE(LazyChildren @ May 26 2010, 12:39 AM) HI to all.. Currently plan hav a trip to penang..there are few things i wanna ask.. 1) No idea, Its depend on individual...1st: drive to penang better or take bus?? ( i located in KL but i dono the way in penang.. the only things i can use is gps in my phone...) 2nd: stay in island or mainland better?? ( I looking a very famous church[ sorry i dono the name] hope can find ppl share with me, by the way that is an Catholic Church) 3rd: any famous places intro to me ?? (i not look into shopping, some place or historical places) 4th: foods intro?? and where the location.. thx for ur information... 2) On the mainland, there is St.Anne Church.. And on the island, the most famous church is St.George's, but that is Anglican churches.. 3) More detail, what you prefer natural or whatever... 4) Halal or Non-Halal, or vegetarian.... and you type of dining, luxury, hawker etc? This post has been edited by skon9: May 26 2010, 12:35 PM |
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May 26 2010, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ May 26 2010, 11:46 AM) i assume you comming from KL. cool. Thanks for the directions.after you pass by autocity (or juru tol), keep on your right. dont turn left when you see the penang bridge signboard. Keep on right, follow the bukit mertajam/butterworth signboard then after your passby the junction to penang bridge, keep on your left, exit the highway when you saw butterworth. You will see a big shopping mall named pacific on your left. go straight all the way on that road and you will reach the ferry area and yes, the ferry are still in service |
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May 27 2010, 11:21 AM
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was went bck from penang, quite enjoy and satisfaction... especially at the moment with my fren
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May 27 2010, 11:30 AM
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thanks DarkNite for your info.
will stay in PPisland instead Added on May 27, 2010, 3:06 pmthough i found out there's Hotel Royal Penang located not too far from gurney. is this hotel ok? anyone stayed here before? This post has been edited by amy_n_juss: May 27 2010, 03:06 PM |
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May 27 2010, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(amy_n_juss @ May 27 2010, 11:30 AM) thanks DarkNite for your info. Actually Sheraton Penang formerlly. It is a nice hotel but quite a walk to Gurney Drive. You sure about this? will stay in PPisland instead Added on May 27, 2010, 3:06 pmthough i found out there's Hotel Royal Penang located not too far from gurney. is this hotel ok? anyone stayed here before?  Very near to New World, Swatow Lane. Good makan place. |
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May 27 2010, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(etigge @ May 27 2010, 09:45 PM) Actually Sheraton Penang formerlly. It is a nice hotel but quite a walk to Gurney Drive. You sure about this? new world issit the one next to tune hotels? Very near to New World, Swatow Lane. Good makan place. |
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May 28 2010, 01:04 AM
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QUOTE(amy_n_juss @ May 25 2010, 04:04 PM) i'm attending a course for 4 days in penang in July. it will be held in evergreen. 1926 hotel is cheapmy budget for hotel room is between rm150 to rm180. max is rm200 (have to top up with own money) i called G hotel, northam, Gurney Hotel n evergreen n found that their rates are above my budget. is there any nearby hotel within my budget? walking distance is ok, i don't mind. during nights and weekend, i would like to do some touristy stuff like shopping for local items and eat popular street food. i have read all posts in this thread and unfortunately, i'm not sure which hotel to stay. pls help. thanks |
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May 28 2010, 02:40 AM
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QUOTE(joeylny @ May 27 2010, 11:23 PM) new world issit the one next to tune hotels? Yes. You are right.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii in Black Inter Milan and Jose Mourinho Special One UEFA Champions League Semi-Final UEFA Champions League Final |
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May 28 2010, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(etigge @ May 27 2010, 09:45 PM) Actually Sheraton Penang formerlly. It is a nice hotel but quite a walk to Gurney Drive. You sure about this? swatow lane hawker food no goodie d la these days..... Very near to New World, Swatow Lane. Good makan place. stay there very far from a alot places ler (as in not in walking distance far la) best place to stay is still cititel la if food is main target penang road, chulia street, carnorvon street, kimberley street, man, these are gods food man! |
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May 28 2010, 10:44 AM
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Hi ya, ok la Hotel Royal, behind the hotel, there is a coffeeshop.
In the morning, got famous Hokkein Mee, Indian laksa, Wan Tan Mee...etc. Do go early or else got to wait very long or worse finish! In the evening behind, along Nagor Road have lots of eateries. For those on a tight budget, there is a cheap and good BBQ steamboat Buffet, where its guest are spilling out on to the pavement.  BUT Hotel Royal is far from Gurney Drive. This post has been edited by DarkNite: May 28 2010, 10:46 AM |
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May 28 2010, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(DarkNite @ May 28 2010, 10:44 AM) Hi ya, ok la Hotel Royal, behind the hotel, there is a coffeeshop. So depends on your preference lor..In the morning, got famous Hokkein Mee, Indian laksa, Wan Tan Mee...etc. Do go early or else got to wait very long or worse finish! In the evening behind, along Nagor Road have lots of eateries. For those on a tight budget, there is a cheap and good BBQ steamboat Buffet, where its guest are spilling out on to the pavement. BUT Hotel Royal is far from Gurney Drive. If u want good food+shopping, definitely G hotel is nearer. In fact, if you plan to get a 3star hotel stay, you may try Berjaya Georgetown Hotell in Midlands. Walking distance to gurney. *duplicate content from signature removed by goldfries* |
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May 28 2010, 08:36 PM
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QUOTE(myuptownboy @ May 28 2010, 07:17 PM) Berjaya Georgetown Hotel in Midlands. Walking distance to gurney. Yes, it is near to Gurney drive but...To far to walk to attend a course in Evergreen Hotel. By the time you reached, so sweaty and tried! This is not like an evening walk where the sea breeze is cool and comfortable. |
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May 28 2010, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(DarkNite @ May 28 2010, 08:36 PM) Yes, it is near to Gurney drive but... You make the choice then To far to walk to attend a course in Evergreen Hotel. By the time you reached, so sweaty and tried! This is not like an evening walk where the sea breeze is cool and comfortable.  |
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