guys ,

i am heading to penang on 31st of august for jalan jalan and see firework ,

did you think that is also the worst time i visit penang if i drive all the way from KL ?

and where should i STAY for FIRST TIME comer to PENANG

This post has been edited by life27: Jul 25 2017, 06:03 PM

Worst or not must see if a lot of people decide to visit Penang at that time or not.

Try stay Hard Rock Hotel or Eastern and Oriental Hotel, since no budget provided

About my stay , definitely i will use airbnb to book , as i had browse thru airbnb , staying for about 4d 3N , it just cost less than RM 400 in a good and maybe comfortable homestay + most importantly is private bathroom

Anyway , which area or around which area i shall book for my homestay ? shall i book early in order to ensure i got place to stay during my visit to penang

maritime at karpal singh airbnb supernice. but not cheap

Since it's your first visit, just stick to George Town.
More options for you and easier to move around.

If you visit during public holiday, you need to get ready to spend most of your time in traffic.
As for stay, maybe like previously mentioned - Maritime. Or The Light Collection not Light Linear. Light Collection panoramic view of Penang Bridge & Mainland
OR if you wish to stay next to the beach, then Tanjung Tokong or Batu Ferringhi.
As for food, don't go those attraction / recommendation by blogger. If you willing to pay more then that's fine
Char Koay Teow - https://www.facebook.com/kwongwah.my/videos...50193505094162/
Rojak - Hock Seng Rojak @ Gat Lebuh Cecil. Look for Hock Seng banner as there's few competitors
Pasembur - Batu Lanchang Market. The Char Koay Teow there nice as well (got chicken egg or duck egg), but depends on luck. The old couple open store randomly

Breakfast - http://penangfoodie.com/best-breakfast-spots-in-penang/ Look for #11 Sister Curry Mee. Stand beside road and hold the bowl to eat

The food price in Penang increased a lot but small portion and quality dropped.

Hi, can anyone point me to a good 3D2N itinerary to follow?

Halal or non halal food? Anything you don't eat?

Penang bridge marathon 2017, nice and budget hotel suggestion?

i am heading to penang next friday again ,

but did you guys think it will be massive jam in penang ,

this round will be staying at georgetown area ,

may i ask , what is the activity i should try ?? any highly recommended food around the area ?? prefer not spicy foods plz . ty

I check from website, kek lok si temple only open from 9 until 6pm , but why some of the forumer here mention went at night ..

Hi everyone, I plan to travel to Penang by ETS train from KL Sentral for a 3D2N trip early Nov (tentatively 5th Nov to 7th Nov) for first time. Appreciate if can share me some recommendation for 6 pax :-

1) Transportation - Currently still undecided between renting a car/taking grab or uber/public transportation. Prefer more economical method. As this will mainly be a food trip, I think will not travel very extensively, probably will go less than 10 stops for each day.

2) Accomodation - Budget per night limit is RM 300 for 6 pax. Prefer location not faraway. Not sure if want to take homestay or hotel.

i have accommodation at your budget :
have alook here:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2578403
but is a tg bungah which away from FOOD if u ask me
PM me if interested.


in penang, u can use the free shuttle service or call uber..
http://www.penang-traveltips.com/cat.htm

1) Penang is not that big, so Grab and Uber is very convenient and affordable if you are not traveling extensively, plus you don't have to worry about parking

2) For 6 pax under RM300, I think your best option will be homestay or AirBnB, don't think you can get a decent hotel with that price

The Google Map has renamed and labeled "Penang" as "Pinang". Sooner "Penang" will be history.

1) Batu Lanchang New Market (Noon to Afternoon time)
-Char koay teow, Char koay kak, Curry mee, Pasembur[popular in Cari forum]

2) Jelutong Market(Night time)
-Hokkien mee(non-halal)
-ais kachang

3) Terengganu Road near Free School Road there(Night time)
-Hokkien mee(non-halal)
-Ais Kachang
-Char koay teow

4) Gurney Plaza foodcourt(Noon to Afternoon time)
-Ais Kachang
-Cendol

5) Sunshine Market(Opposite Sunshine Square)(Noon to Afternoon time)
-Three Layer Tea (Sa Sek Teh, be careful for those with diabetis and sweet problem)
-Kopi Peng(Kopi Ais/Ice)

Additional but not recommended due to too packed:
6) Siam Road
-Char koay teow stall under sun, need queue up. Fry using charcoal, traditional char kuey teow

7) Lorong Selamat (Night time)
-Char koay teow(expensive than your usual standard fare)

8) Bukit Tambun Seafood
http://www.kenhuntfood.com/2017/04/floatin...restaurant.html
http://www.penang-traveltips.com/bukit-tam...-restaurant.htm

9) Tsunami Seafood Village, Tanjung Bungah Seafood
http://www.tasteiest.com/2014/12/tsunami-s...od-village.htmlhttp://www.tasteiest.com/2014/12/tsunami-seafood-village.html

10) Sea Pearl Lagoon Cafe, Tanjung Tokong Seafood
http://www.what2seeonline.com/2009/11/pena...rl-lagoon-cafe/

11) Ten Cents Wantan, Tanjung Bungah
http://www.tasteiest.com/2015/04/10sen-wantan-at-uncle-gan-wantanmee-tanjung-bungah.html[/URL
[URL=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/03/08/only-10sen-per-wantan/]https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/03/08/only-10sen-per-wantan/://http://www.tasteiest.com/2015/04/10...sen-per-wantan/
-Yes, you read it right. An old man serving ten cents wantan piece. Come out his news in Star newspaper.

12) Lip sin Red Tea House Dim Sum(Morning)
http://www.tasteiest.com/2013/04/lip-sin-r...se-dim-sum.html
-Non-halal

13) Nasi Kandar Line Clear, Penang Road(Morning)

14) Nasi Kandar stall roadside, Transfer Road(Morning)


Activity must try:
15) Entopia (Recent Penang Butterfly Farm upgraded become this)
https://www.entopia.com/
http://www.entopia.com/visitor-info/
-Can pose picture with butterfly, kids sure like this.

16) Penang Hill
https://www.facebook.com/mypenanghill/
http://www.penanghill.gov.my/index.php/en/...-at-penang-hill
-Cable car must not miss, got Owl Museum atop the hill. Got some places to view the whole Penang island or half of it.

17) Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant and Rooftop Bar
https://www.timeout.com/penang/nightlife/th...and-rooftop-bar
-If you wish to view our Penang town area view from the top of building, this one suit you. Also if you plan romantic dinner, this can be considered.

18) The TOP Komtar Penang
http://thetop.com.my/
-This one you also can view Penang town area view from the top of building.

Night time went to Kek Lok Si Temple during Chinese New Year times, their lighting and decoration are very beautiful. Prepare to be stuck in traffic jam due to crowd.

This post has been edited by Ketchum: Nov 2 2017, 02:43 PM

Hi guys i just got back to penang. Anyone knows of any website that will show happenings in penang eg events, new cafe, promotions etc? Thank you!

You will have to read bloggers blogs for that. Because most new cafes, promotions are written by bloggers.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=...1.0.kIR-xUC5Wjw

Just for information ,If you guys plan to go bukit bendera ,its closed for a month due to flood area,badly damaged.

Hi guys, as usual I am going to penang in next 2 weeks to celebrate my gf birthday. She very like Korean food..Any nice Korean restaurant around Penang? Fyi..I will be staying in Georgetown.