try YMCA: http://www.ymcapg.com/

The cable car has been closed, they will replace it with some "Ultra" modern type...

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

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Added on May 26, 2010, 12:35 pm1) No idea, Its depend on individual...
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

1)For your info, penang hill is famous for the scenery/view, so it may not suitable with everyone(especially those who don't like this kind of thing).
And for your info again, most of the place on the hilltop is now close because the main transport to the hill (funicular train) is now ongoing
some upgrading job.


2)There are plenty of washroom along the way, but mostly you need to pay some money to use...

This post has been edited by skon9: Jun 9 2010, 06:08 PM

CLOSED..? You mean the uphill road or the town road..?

1) Its only once a year, it add up the CNY atmosphere. (If you noticed it, most of the visitor are tourist from other state, so its a good investment)
2) For your info, most of the Kek Lok Si fund is from public donation, So to say people spending money on it is WRONG. Its up the the person to donate or not.

Did you enjoy your trip to penang?

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

Wrong, the first Hard Rock Hotel in SEA is in Bali, Indonesia.

Have a look here: http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/

like what d@n said, you can try to sell those book at chowrasta, go to top floor of the market, there lots of second-hand bookstore.

You should tell us what kind of tour you prefer. Btw, you can get the free map from Komtar (ground floor, beside maybank) or level 53, penang state tourism office

Place of worship:

1) Kek Lok Si, Air Itam
2) Jade Emperor God temple, Air Itam
3) Kuan Yin Teng, Georgetown
4) Poh Hock Seah, Georgetown
5) Snake temple, Bayan Lepas
6) Sam Poh temple, Batu Maung
7) Wat Chaiyamangalaram, Pulau Tikus
8) Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Pulau Tikus
9) Wat Buppharam, Pulau Tikus
10) Masjid Kapitan Keling, Georgetown
11) Masjid Lebuh Acheh, Georgetown
12) Masjid Terapung, Tanjung Bungah
13) Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Georgetown
14) St George's Anglican Church, Georgetown

Place of Interest:

1) Clan Jetty, Georgetown
2) Heritage Enclave, Georgetown
3) Botanical Garden
4) Penang Hill
5) Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama)
6) Pantai Kerachut, Teluk Bahang National Park
7) Meromictic lake, Teluk Bahang National Park
8) Khoo Kongsi

And much more, the list will be tooooo Long if I list all out.. All on top are FOC for entrance except for Khoo kongsi..

This post has been edited by skon9: Mar 4 2011, 03:19 PM

some are nearby, some are not.. Those in georgetown are mainly in walking distance.

Try go to Pantai Kerachut in Penang National park, Teluk Bahang. The beach there is prettier, cleaner, less people/pollution, no dogs, no beach rempit and no need scared been hit by jetski. and if you're in the right season, you might saw some turtle and the meromictic lake full with water, very special with 2 layer of hot/warm water at bottom and cold water on top.

*the only way to get there is by boat or hiking.

Baru Ferringhi not for penang people go one, only those who never see beach before in their life will go there.

This post has been edited by skon9: Mar 7 2011, 12:30 AM

There's no chalet or resort in p.kerachut. Only camp site The entrance into national park is free, but you need to register at the counter first. For the boat ride, it normally cost RM10 per person (negotiable). For those more adventurous, you can hike in, it takes around 45min-1hour.

This post has been edited by skon9: Mar 7 2011, 07:10 PM

Its free of charge, but you need to bring your own tent. There's basically nothing provided.

estimated around 1hour, but normally less than that. But to be safe, should allocate 1hours or more.
There's 2 Rapid bus heading toward airport, 1 of it is express, direct to the airport.

Haiyoo... Hes talking about the gambling ship, something like starcruise but lots more worse and boring type...