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Penang has so much to see that a visitor will never get enough of time to see all of what she has to offer. So if you coming in to Penang for the first time the best place to start is in George Town itself, which is given the status of the World ...

Getting to Penang

Just mention the word Penang, and many thoughts come to mind. Either it’s the great beaches and seaside or heritage and historical elements; however the ultimate thing that would strike anyone’s mind would be the great Penang ...

Penang Medical Tourism

Penang, the food haven of Malaysia, has added another feather to her hat as according to statistics, Penang has become the leading medical tourism hub of ...

Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a free port in the 18th century. This attracts not only traders and merchants but a lot of settlers from the neighbouring region to come to this island to seek ...

Esplanade In Action

Organised by the Penang State Tourism Development & Culture, Esplanade In Action showcases a series of programmes on the first Saturday of every month at historical Esplanade in providing an insight to the culture of Penang through performances and ...

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What to see

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Getting to Penang

Just mention the word Penang, and many thoughts come ...

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Penang Medical Tourism

Penang, the food haven of Malaysia, has added another...

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Heritage Trail

George Town was founded and built by the British as a...

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Esplanade In Action

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Penang Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator III   
Friday, 23 January 2009 08:07

 



Visitors to Penang can now enjoy a bus ride within George Town, the UNESCO World Heritage City, for FREE.

The Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) ply the route between Weld Quay Jetty and Komtar on 15-minute intervals from 6am-12midnight.

Exploring the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage City has never been this convenient now with 19 CAT stops in between all the famous heritage landmarks of Penang!

 

 




Climb onboard the CAT bus today and explore all the wonderful heritage sites of Penang. Take a tour to the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, Penang War Memorial, City Hall, Penang Supreme Court Building, Cathedral of the Assumption, Penang State Museum, Goddess of...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 11:32
 
Thaipusam 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator II   
Thursday, 02 February 2012 04:04

thaipusam eileenDate: 6th to 8th of February 2012

Venue: Little India, Penang General Hospital, Waterfall Road.

Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets.

A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, youth and power, on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis adorned with...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:09
 
Hungry Ghost Festival Photography Competition 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator II   
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 10:42

1st_Prize_Soon_Jin_TekIn conjunction with the Hungry Ghost Festival, the Penang State Tourism Development and Culture office have organized a Photography Competition.

We believe that the colorful Hungry Ghost Festival is a good opportunity for photography lovers to take good and challenging photos.

The competition was opened trough out the month of August (the Hungry Ghost month) and the closing date was 9th of September. 47 beautiful photos were submitted. Yesterday, our professional team of judges, Mr Looi...

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 10:54
 
Penang Hill PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator II   
Wednesday, 18 May 2011 08:36

penanghill3The new Penang Hill funicular train service has been opened to the public from April 25 after the upgrading. Before the upgrade, the total journey uphill takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the mid-point station. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Unlike the previous train service, today, the new train does not require passengers to change trains half way up. Passengers will have non-stop service in air conditioned Swiss-made coaches....

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 08:38
 
Chap Goh Meh and Fireworks Display PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator II   
Thursday, 02 February 2012 02:49

chapgohmehbus_2Date: 6th of February

Venue: Padang Esplanade

Time: 6pm- 11pm

Penang’s famous cultural tradition and celebration “Chap Goh Meh” will be held on the 6th of February at Padang Esplanade.

In Hokkein, Chap Goh Meh literally means the fifteenth in the Chinese Lunar New Year. It marks the first full moon of the Lunar New Year and the Chinese community celebrates this happy auspicious occasion with various activities. In Penang, throwing of tangerines into the sea is an important...

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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:36
 
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