SunTrips: Penang

Penang Malaysia

Penang is a state of Malaysia located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Strait of Malacca, compose it two parts, Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. George Town is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MAIN ATTRACTIONS TOURIST - UNESCO World Heritage Zone & Armenian Street, old historical area in the heart of the UNESCO Heritage Zone in downtown Georgetown. - Penang Hill. Probably has the best view of Georgetown, especially at nighT. - Penang Botanic Gardens. The gardens were established by Charles Curtis of Britain way back in 1884; it's generally known as the Waterfall Gardens by the local community because of a little waterfall located within it. - Pulau Jerejak Resort, This tropical island, is located directly across the channel from the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, on the south eastern coast of Penang island. The island is now open to the public as a recreational resort. - Tropical Fruit Farm. - Penang Durian Farm. Snake Temple built in 1850 in memory of the renowned Chinese monk Chor Soo Kong. The Snake Temple is situated in the small town of Bayan Lepas on the edge of a highway and is famous for the fact that it has pit vipers living within the temple grounds.

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Penang Intl (PEN)

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