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mylo30
post Nov 16 2008, 06:32 PM

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I might be going to Penang during this school holidays. Need some advice here. Is it possible to get budget accomodation during peak period?
mylo30
post Nov 17 2008, 07:58 PM

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I found this link about 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, budget and heritage accomodation in Penang. Quite informative:

http://www.penanghotels.com.my/budget-motel-hotel-hostel/


This post has been edited by mylo30: Nov 17 2008, 11:17 PM
mylo30
post Nov 17 2008, 11:17 PM

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I am traveling to Penang for a 3D 2N trip on a tight budget. Hoping to visit the following places of interest.

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1) Penang Botanic Gardens (FOC)
2) Penang Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang (RM12.50)
3) Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Leith Street (RM10)
4) City Hall, Esplanade (FOC)
5) Clock Tower, Pesara King Edward (FOC)
6) Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Lorong Burmah (FOC)
7) Gurney Drive (Persiaran Gurney)
8) Kapitan Kling Mosque (FOC)
9) Kek Lok Si Temple
10) Khoo Kongsi
11) Kuan Yin Temple
12) Snake Temple
13) St George's Church (FOC)
14) Tropical Fruit Farm
15) Wat Chayamangkalaram (FOC)
16) Penang Hill
17) Batu Ferringhi's Sidewalk Bazaar
18) Tropical Spice Garden



A few enquiries to LYNers:

1) Beside the above list, is there any other interesting places to explore in Penang. Note: I love to discover nature.

2) Public transportation (buses, taxis) are they reliable?

3) As of 7 Nov 08, Penang Hill Train only reach up to middle station - Is it worth the trip?

4) I am also going to pack some traditional goodies from Penang including:
a) Nutmeg products
b) Traditional biscuits such as Tambun Pneah (淡文饼), Beh Teh Sor (马蹄酥), Heong Pneah (香饼), Pong Pneah (清糖饼), Tau Sar Pneah (豆沙饼), 咸切酥, Ham Chit Soo. [Famous shops : Ghee Hiang, Him Heang, Ng Kee Cake Shop, Sin Hock Seng) Any other good traditional biscuits in Penang?

Cheers!
mylo
mylo30
post Nov 18 2008, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(vkeong @ Nov 17 2008, 11:45 PM)
rojak sauce if you come to BM.
n btw i think u can skip spice garden.. too commercialized, seems to be designed for foreigners and the entrance fee is very expensive.

Snake temple can be skipped too IMO.
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Thanks! I will keep that in mind

QUOTE(D-Tourist @ Nov 18 2008, 01:17 AM)
Since u like nature... u should try climbing penang hill (Level 84) by using the tar road beside the entrance to botanical garden which should bring u close to nature...

Wat Buppharam is also a nice temple...can make special prayers there smile.gif
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Wow! da Wat Buppharam @ Jalan Perak look like a mini exotic temple. Love to take some photos of the flower temple's arc and God idols.

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Seated Buddha

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Ubosot of Wat Buppharam

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Arch of Wat Buppharam

About climbing the hill, another good idea...will see if i can accomodate the hiking trip to my tight schedule.
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post Nov 19 2008, 07:31 PM

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To all LYNers going to Penang, I stumbled upon a SUPER WEBSITE with lots of travel tips:

http://www.penang-traveltips.com/

Everything you need to know about traveling to Penang is in the portal - including:

a) Complete Penang Bus schedule to all tourist destination (with pdf timetable, routes and more)
b) A 3 part comprehensive walking tour to Penang (with pictures, google map and really good reviews)
c) Over 279 places of interest in Penang including heritage sites (with reviews, tips and pictures!)
d) Food listing
e) and more!!!

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PLACES OF INTERESTS:

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The best travel tips to Penang!

Cheers!
mylo

This post has been edited by mylo30: Nov 19 2008, 09:41 PM

 

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