Visiting historic Penang as a tourist – sightseeing, Georgetown & attractions

Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by admin in Penang

The Malaysian island of Penang, often described as ‘the Pearl of the Orient,’ combines a unique mix of Chinese, Malay, and British culture. Located off the northwestern coast of the western portion of Malaysia, Penang is also famous as the country’s food paradise.

This guide describes some of the places which have made Penang an island of history. (more…)