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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Penang or Pulau Pinang in Malay, founded by Captain Francis Light in 1786. The word 'Pulau' meaning an island and 'Pinang' a betel nut palm tree which was found on the whole island then. Penang consists of an island (Penang Island) and a strip of land on the north west of peninsular Malaysia. (Butterworth) joined by one of the longest bridge in the world built in 1985-The Penang Bridge.

Visitors arriving from the mainland can take a ride in one of the ferries plying the Penang channel. It’s a 20-minute ride across.

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Komtar
State Museum
Fort Cornwallis
Cheong Fatt Tze's Mansion
Clock Tower
Khoo Kongsi
Esplanade
Gurney Drive
Air Itam Dam
P Ramlee's House
Penang Bridge
Botanical Garden
Penang Hill
Batu Ferringhi's Night Bazaar
Tekuk Bahang Recreation Forest
Teluk Bahang Dam
Butterfly Farm
Durian Orchard
Bukit Jambul Reptile Farm
War Museum
Pulau Jerejak
Bird Park
Toy Museum

Those traveling to Penang by air can land at the Bayan Lepas international airport in Bayan Lepas on the south of the island. Also widely known as the Pearl of the Orient. Penang is one of Asia's most famous islands with its natural beauty and exotic heritage. Modern skyscrapers and pre-war buildings line side by side in it's capital Georgetown. You can find places of worship of different races within a few meters apart. Apart from all these wonderful places, Penang has produced a gourmet's selection of one of the finest foods in the region.

In Malaysia, Penang is also well known throughout Asia for it's Preserved Nutmegs and Tambun Biscuits.

Penang’s beautiful beaches on it’s north-eastern coast are just a few minutes drive from the city and the southern part produce one of the best fruits. Penang's Tropical Fruit Farm houses more than 200 species and is still increasing. Another interesting place is :Nature's Fruit Farm Resorts" that provide visitors with a natural recreation and relaxing haven.

(For more details and bookings) www.naturefruitfarm.com jenny@naturefruitfarm.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Kapitan Kling Mosque
Guan Yin Teng Temple
St.George's Church
Kek Lok Si Temple
Wat Chayamangalaram
Dhamikarama Burmese Temple
Penang State Mosque
Snake Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple
Nattukotai Temple

Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang are famous for it’s golden beaches. At Batu Feringghi's night bazaar you can find all the latest video Cds and movie DVDs and other items that is sure to get your attention.

With more than 50 % Chinese, Penang is the only state in Malaysia where the prime minister is an ethnic Chinese.

The Chinese Paternal Family Tree

FESTIVALS

Lunar New Year
Thaipusam
Ching Ming Re - Tomb Cleaning
Ponggal
Songkran Festival
Dhagyan Festival
Mahashivarati
Tuan Wu Jie - Dumpling Festival
Naw Ruz
Wesak Day
Goddess of Mercy's Birthday
Vasakhi
Bon Odori
Saint Anne's Feast
Hungry Ghost Festival
Qi Xi Festival
Lantern Festival
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
Chinese Chong Yang Jie
Navaratri
Hari Raya Puasa
Deepavali
Loy Krathong
Tung Ji Festival
Christmas Day