Travel Penang, Accomodations, Attractions & Guides
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 Feb 14 2011, 12:12 PM
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587 posts Joined: Jul 2005 From: Miri, Sarawak  
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Hello,
I am planning to have my pre-wedding photography, taken in Penang. I need advise on hotel selection, mainly for photography purpose. Convert the hotel room to a studio. My hotel list so far include the following: 1- Eastern & Oriental (E&O) 2- Lone Pine What do you think? If you have alternative or suggestion, I will like to hear. |
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Feb 14 2011, 05:09 PM
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33 posts Joined: Nov 2009
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QUOTE(weirdguy @ Feb 14 2011, 12:12 PM) Hello, Hard Rock Hotel?I am planning to have my pre-wedding photography, taken in Penang. I need advise on hotel selection, mainly for photography purpose. Convert the hotel room to a studio. My hotel list so far include the following: 1- Eastern & Oriental (E&O) 2- Lone Pine What do you think? If you have alternative or suggestion, I will like to hear.  |
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Feb 14 2011, 05:42 PM
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587 posts Joined: Jul 2005 From: Miri, Sarawak
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QUOTE(kit_chai83 @ Feb 14 2011, 05:09 PM) Hard Rock Hotel? Care to explain the reason you suggest Hard Rock Hotel? |
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Feb 14 2011, 07:06 PM
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11,058 posts Joined: Jun 2008
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QUOTE(weirdguy @ Feb 14 2011, 12:12 PM) Hello, Would pick E&O cos of its rich heritage and ambiance. Nearby Heritage building and scenery are awesome too. You have 100 year old Churches, Fort Cornwallis, the Victoria Clock Tower, Ancient Chinese mansion, Chinese temples, Indian Temples and Fabulous Kapitan Keling, etc.I am planning to have my pre-wedding photography, taken in Penang. I need advise on hotel selection, mainly for photography purpose. Convert the hotel room to a studio. My hotel list so far include the following: 1- Eastern & Oriental (E&O) 2- Lone Pine What do you think? If you have alternative or suggestion, I will like to hear. I have seen couples posing at 1am at these places!!!  The Botanic gardens and Penang Bridge are great for pre-wedding photography also. |
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Feb 15 2011, 11:44 PM
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66 posts Joined: Nov 2010
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I read about the cny events in the heritage areas, did anyone visit? How was it?
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Feb 16 2011, 12:44 AM
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384 posts Joined: Jun 2008
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QUOTE(trippin2 @ Feb 15 2011, 11:44 PM) I read about the cny events in the heritage areas, did anyone visit? How was it? Its pretty nice, but I felt last year was better..Some of the photos from penang state tourism facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=35880687452&aid=286128 |
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Feb 17 2011, 11:06 AM
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33 posts Joined: Nov 2009
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QUOTE(weirdguy @ Feb 14 2011, 05:42 PM) Care to explain the reason you suggest Hard Rock Hotel? Saw some wedding photo in a magazine took at there, it's nice.. there is a room right next to swimming pool, the view is nicehttp://penang.hardrockhotels.net/logo-and-images.php Click the Lagoon Deluxe Room picture This post has been edited by kit_chai83: Feb 17 2011, 11:07 AM |
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Feb 17 2011, 01:54 PM
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11,058 posts Joined: Jun 2008
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Tonight Penang will explode! iT IS cHAP gOH MEH!
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Feb 17 2011, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(DarkNite @ Feb 17 2011, 01:54 PM) Tonight Penang will explode! iT IS cHAP gOH MEH! Explode?? U planted bomb ke?  The 8th day's "bai ti kong" nite was great, lots of fire crackers(ilegal??) and fireworks from local residential houses.. |
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Feb 17 2011, 03:20 PM
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0 posts Joined: Jun 2009
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QUOTE(Nosense @ Feb 12 2011, 02:26 PM) One thing that I am not sure on is the parking. Penang is still using the coin parking meter and if I park at a lot then realize that the coin meter is not working. Should I just leave it or find a lot with a workable coin meter. Will I get a parking fine if the coin meter is not working? I parked at one of those lot just 2 weeks ago, behind Oriental Hotel, Leith Street. Didn't realise meter rosak until after I parked and wanted to slot coins. So, I asked the laundry shop uncle to help me jaga and reason with if saman people come. He told me, no worry la, nvm wan, meter spoilt, wont kena saman wan. Later, I heard other people say, not suppose to park at those meter rosak lot.... |
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Feb 22 2011, 02:25 AM
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21 posts Joined: Dec 2008
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QUOTE(weirdguy @ Feb 14 2011, 04:42 AM) Care to explain the reason you suggest Hard Rock Hotel? The one and only Hard Rock Hotel in malaysia? also the 1st hard rock hotel in south east asia..... |
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Feb 22 2011, 12:07 PM
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384 posts Joined: Jun 2008
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QUOTE(Astroranagun @ Feb 22 2011, 02:25 AM) The one and only Hard Rock Hotel in malaysia? also the 1st hard rock hotel in south east asia..... Wrong, the first Hard Rock Hotel in SEA is in Bali, Indonesia.  |
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Feb 22 2011, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(skon9 @ Feb 22 2011, 12:07 PM) Wrong, the first Hard Rock Hotel in SEA is in Bali, Indonesia. These people damn smart. They must have known this...QUOTE http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/10-isl...ie,6815/?page=3 10 Islands to See Before You Die, Number 7 : PENANG: Treat yourself to Malaysia's unique fusion of cultures and flavors Start your food crawl at stalls that crowd the streets of Georgetown, Penang's largest city and Malaysia's food capital. The delectable fare on offer memorably mingles Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, and European flavors. Foodies in search of supreme bliss should head to the marketplace Ayer Itam—adjacent to Kek Lok Si (the Temple of Supreme Bliss)—to dine on a variety of dishes based on rice, noodles, fish, shellfish, chicken, pork, vegetables, eggs, and coconut. Look for lor bak (deep-fried marinated minced pork served with a chili sauce); lok-lok (skewered seafood, meats, and vegetables); and ikan bakar (grilled or barbecued fish marinated in spices and coconut milk, wrapped inside banana leaves, and grilled over hot coals). The same fusion of cultures is evident in the local architecture, which ranges from modern high-rises to buildings built by 19th-century British colonialists. Add to the mix beach resorts, preserved mangroves, small fishing villages, and a share of temples, mosques, and churches. Kek Lok Si best exemplifies this coexistence. At seven stories, it's the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, and it reflects the shared values of Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism—designed with a Chinese octagonal base, a Thai-accented middle tier, and a Burmese-style peak. This post has been edited by DarkNite: Feb 22 2011, 12:45 PM |
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Feb 23 2011, 02:03 AM
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2,250 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Bangi : Serdang : Sitiawan 
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If i stay at tune hotel jalan burmah , is it near ferry ? port cornwillis ? can walk ? or need taxi ? thanks in advance (:
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Feb 23 2011, 01:13 PM
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1,277 posts Joined: Sep 2010
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Feb 23 2011, 02:03 AM) If i stay at tune hotel jalan burmah , is it near ferry ? port cornwillis ? can walk ? or need taxi ? thanks in advance (: The place u stated there all need teksi. It is around 10minute trip by teksi. Ferry is just beside Port Cornwilis |
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Feb 23 2011, 02:53 PM
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2,250 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Bangi : Serdang : Sitiawan
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QUOTE(egyprince @ Feb 23 2011, 01:13 PM) The place u stated there all need teksi. It is around 10minute trip by teksi. Ferry is just beside Port Cornwilis 10 mins trip by taxi  so , how about taxi fare overthere ? btw , last time got gerai gerai overthere at port cornwillis . Then , terbakar rite ? where they pindah eh ?  |
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Feb 23 2011, 03:23 PM
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584 posts Joined: Nov 2008 From: Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Feb 23 2011, 02:53 PM) 10 mins trip by taxi aiyoyoyo, no need taxi lah. Walk ohso can, not that far. Just keep going down burma road and keep going in that same general direction and you will hit the seafront. The jetty is just a little further up the seafront to the left. so , how about taxi fare overthere ? btw , last time got gerai gerai overthere at port cornwillis . Then , terbakar rite ? where they pindah eh ? |
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Feb 23 2011, 03:30 PM
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3,542 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Puchong, Selangor
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For certain ppl 3km walk is not far but for average M'sian & walking under the hot sun..That's far wor..siao meh...
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Feb 23 2011, 04:17 PM
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2,250 posts Joined: Oct 2009 From: Bangi : Serdang : Sitiawan
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QUOTE(PangurBan @ Feb 23 2011, 03:23 PM) aiyoyoyo, no need taxi lah. Walk ohso can, not that far. Just keep going down burma road and keep going in that same general direction and you will hit the seafront. The jetty is just a little further up the seafront to the left. Thanks bro , will look foward to it  Added on February 23, 2011, 4:18 pm QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 23 2011, 03:30 PM) For certain ppl 3km walk is not far but for average M'sian & walking under the hot sun..That's far wor..siao meh... haha , ofcos meh . many average malaysian lazy nowaday .  Got new event now eh at penang ?  This post has been edited by demolationz: Feb 23 2011, 04:18 PM |
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Feb 23 2011, 06:47 PM
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384 posts Joined: Jun 2008
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Feb 23 2011, 04:17 PM) Got new event now eh at penang ? Have a look here: http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/ |
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