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Where To Go In Penang!
Penang island offers a little something for everyone ?? be it a fascinating culture, numerous attractions, sunny beaches, great food, or fantastic shopping. Though bustling with modern city life, the island is rich in history and culture, and has long been known to offer some of the best cuisine in Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The magnificent Kek Lok Si Temple is amongst the most popular attractions in Penang, standing proud on top of a hill in Air Itam. The temple, which is one of thebiggest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia, was constructed more than a century ago, and is packed with a few sacred temples andpicturesque gardens. The temple is home to an impressive collection of sacred statues, including the Pagoda of 1000 Buddhas, The Four Heavenly Kings and the gigantic bronze Kuan Yin statue on the hill.
Penang Hill
Also known as Bukit Bendera (Flagstaff Hill), Penang Hill offers a wonderfully cool and serene getaway from the hustle and bustle below. Accessible by a quaint funicular train, Penang Hill houses a restaurant, a church, a Hindu temple and a moque. The hiss is also awonderful place to glimpse amazing vistasof the whole isle from above.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The award-winning Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a great place to catch a glimpse of the best of 18th- and 19th-century Chinese architecture in Penang. The mansion was built on the values of Feng Shui, and features a beautifully well-preserved build of what used to be the home of a first-class Mandarin family.
Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis was the spot where Francis Light was said to have landed in 1786. Rebuild between 1808 and 1810, wasnamed after Charles Marquis Cornwallis, a Governor General of India. While most of the remains still stand, the fort??s grounds have become a public park and open air theatre, still guarded by its old cannons. Its most well-knowncannon is Seri Rambai, which dates back to 1613.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Exhibiting the luxurious lifestyle of the traditional Baba and Nonya of Penang, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion retains its fascinating architecture, interior decor and culture. Once the homeof Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, the mansion now featuresan fantastic collection of antiques and colelctibles.
There are many other great attractions in Penang that are not to be missed. Some of the other must-visits include the beautiful Penang Botanic Gardens, Penang Butterfly Farm, the massive night market along Batu Ferringhi, and many more.