Penang - Shopping, Foods and Sightseeing
Penang - Sightseeing, Shopping and eating
Penang George Town gained the eight placing in The Guardian’s list of 40 “Holiday hotspots: where to go in 2014”. a MUST-VISIT place with many budget airlines and inexpensive place to travel. .
Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. These are reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings which led to George Town being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Penangites love to eat and is famous for its street food! Eating by the roadside stalls and coffee shops is an experience second to none as you watch locals of all races indulge in their favourite past time – food!
From Airport to Georgetown - the best method is by bus (not crowded at airport stop). Taxi is very expensive about RMB55
Penang Sightseeing
See Georgetown - Walking and by bus (mostly rmb1.40). Penang Taxi driver do not switch on their meter, most charged rmb15 for short distance.
One of the best ways to sight see is to walk around Georgetown; but wear light clothes, start early in the morning, and put on plenty of sun-block during the daytime. There is also a FREE shuttle bus in Georgetown areas.
Purchase UNLIMITED Rapid Bus Passport for RM30 valid for a week FREE ride
Without the hassle of scrambling for loose change to pay for bus fares, strongly suggested purchased a weekly Rapid Bus “Passport” for RM30 from the airport and entitled to a week of unlimited travel onboard all Rapid Penang buses.
more info at: http://www.rapidpg.com.my/places-of-interest/where-to-shop/
FREE CAT shuttle bus service
Free CAT shuttle bus service that will take you to various places of interest in Georgetown, covering a route to Weld Quay, and back.
Stop 1: Pengkalan Weld
Swettenham Pier
Church Street Pier
British Council
Boustead and German Merchant Houses (5 Units)
Stop 2: Ferrry Terminal
Pengkalan Tun Raja Uda
Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
Wisma Kastam
Lim Clan Jetty, Chew Clan Jetty, etc.
Stop 3: Little India
Little India
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang Heritage Trust
Old OCBC Building
1886 Building
Stop 4: Immigration
Immigration Building
Standard Chartered Building
HSBC Building
Royal Bank of Scotland (formerly ABN Amro Bank)
Logan’s Building
Jubilee Clock Tower
Stop 5: Bank Negara
Bank Negara Malaysia
House of Yeap Chor Ee
Town Hall
City Hall
Fort Cornwallis (inc. Francis Light Statue & Lighthouse)
Cenotaph
Dewan Sri Pinang
Stop 6: Museum
Penang Museum
St George’s Anglican Church (inc. Francis Light’s Memorial)
Church of the Assumption
Supreme Court
Logan Memorial
Convent Light Street
St Xavier’s Institution
Stop 7: Lebuh Muntri
St Francis Xavier Church
Hainan Temple
Francis Light’s Tomb
Segara Ninda
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Stop 8: Lebuh Campbell
Benggali Mosque
Chowrasta Market
Penang Bazaar
Stop 9: Central Komtar
Komtar (bus terminal - buses to most part of penang)
Prangin Mall
Pacific Komtar
1st Avenue
Stop 10: North Komtar
Ong Kongsi
Komtar
Masjid Jamek Simpang Enam
Gama
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
Stop 11: Jalan Kedah
Tune Hotel
Masjid Titi Papan
Dato Koyah Shrine
Saw Khaw Lean Heah Kongsi
Stop 12: Chowrasta
Chowrasta Market
Penang Bazaar
Penang Road Cendol
Stop 13: Komtar Timur
Prangin Mall
Masjid Pintal Tali
Ghee Hin Hall of Heroes
Stop 14: Lebuh Carnarvon
Li Teik Seah Building
Campbell Street Market
Penang Islamic Museum
Sun Yat Sen Penang Base
Penang Heritage Corporation Office
Stop 15: Kampung Kolam
Khoo Kongsi
Cheah Kongsi
Lim Kongsi
Yap Kongsi
Choo Chay Keong Temple
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Acheen Street Mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Nagore Shrine
Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
Stop 16: Court
St George’s Church
Kuan Yin Teng
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Supreme Court
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Bank Negara Malaysia
Stop 17: Sri Pinang Hall
Dewan Sri Pinang
Town Hall
City Hall
Supreme Court
Logan Memorial
Cenotaph
Stop 18: Cornwallis Fort
State Assembly Building
House of Yeap Chor Ee
Foo Tye Sin Mansion
Fort Cornwallis (inc. Francis Light Statue & Lighthouse)
Stop 19: Lebuh Downing
General Post Office
Islamic Council Building
From Fort Cornwallis, stroll down Lebuh Pantai, the financial sector of Penang with its ultra-modern buildings housing banks and commercial institutions. Then turn right into Lebuh Bishop with its stores of embroidery works, silks, batik and antiques. A left turn takes you into Lebuh King featuring traditional row houses and temples. Another right turn brings you to "Little India" at Lebuh Pasar. This is the place for sarees, Indian trinkets and jewellery. The sweet scents of flowers and incense pervades the air as do the tantalising odours of spicy Indian curries that whet your appetite. Little India is also Chettiar territory where money lending flourishes to this day.
A short walk brings you to the intersection with Lebuh Pitt (Jalan Masjid Kapitan Kling). This street owes its fame to the places of worship of various races Kapitan Kling Mosque, The Kuan Yin Temple and the temple dedicated to the God of Wealth, Tua Peh Kong. After the intersection of Armenian Street, Pitt Street gives way to Cannon Street, so named for the crater in the street said to be caused by the firing of cannons by the British in 1867 to quell the triad riot. A short walk away takes you to the magnificient Khoo Kongsi or Clan house of the Khoo family - a living testimony of fine Chinese architecture featuring ornate carvings and other decorative features.
On the other side of town at Jalan Pintal Tali are junk shops where you may chance upon a rare antique item or fascinating bric-a-brac in porcelain or glass. The main throughfare, Jalan Penang, is lined with pre-war shophouse offering a range of modern goods - from textiles to electronic and photographic equipment. At Lebuh Campbell, the heart of Penang's Chinatown, are traditional Chinese medicine shops offering exotic oriental herbal remedies and jewellery shops glittering with gold.
Street Art in Georgetown, Penang
Street Art in Georgetown, Penang
Certain old buildings in Georgetown have been given a new lease of life when funny and fascinating graffiti art is painted beautifully on the walls. The mass of the artwork can be found along Armenian Street, Cannon Street, Acheen Street (Lebuh Archeh) and Ah Quee Street. It is quite a fun place to get lost in. Smart shops keep your eyes out for the street art on the gable ends of buildings. Besides having a bicycle rental service at the Armenian Street, you can also find a famous painting where two small children riding a bicycle look almost real.
some of the street art picture
Opening Hours: Early morning to late evening. Admission is free.
Getting There:
Going there, we strongly recommend taxi about rmb25-30 as it will take you to the top of the temple otherwise alot of walking.
Coming back, we recommend taking bus as it is easy to walk downhill.
Penang Hill to have a good view of Georgetown
Penang Hill, near Kek Lok Si Temple.
The hills of Penang - Western Hill, Tiger Hill, Strawberry Hill, etc. are popular among visitors and locals who flock to the cool hills at weekends and during holidays. A 30-minute journey by funicular rail takes visitors to summit of Flagstaff Hill of Bukit Bendera which offers panoramic views of Georgetown and the mainland beyond said to be especially beautiful at nightfall. A bird park, souvenir stalls, restaurants and a hotel are also available at the mail recreational area.
The funicular rail service begins at 6.30am and ends at 9.30pm Fare: RM4.00 per adult and RM2.00 for children.
Wat Chayamangkalaram- Thai Temple (World's Third largest sleeping buddha 33 metre) short walk from Gurney Drive Mall
Wat Chayamangkalaram- Thai Temple
17 Lorong Burma (short walk from Gurney Drive)
Opening hours: 6.00am - 5:30pm Everyday. Admission is FREE
The Buddhist temple of Thai architecture houses a 33-metre gold-plated reclining Buddha - said to be the third largest in the world. The niches behind the statue house urns containing the ashes of devotees.
The temple dates back to 1845 and is built on land given to the Thai people by Queen Victoria of Great Britain during their rule of the island.
How to get to the Reclining Buddha Temple : Bus 101 from Georgetown is the best bus to catch. You can catch this bus from the Jetty or Chulia street, which then goes to KOMTAR and then along Jalan Burma. The temple is on your right hand side. You can't really see if from the bus so you will have to ask the driver to let you off there. Other buses that also run near the temple are the 10, 103 and 104.
Penang Clan Jetty
The Weld Quay Clan Jetties Waterfront Settlement
The houses used to have atap roofs but these have since been replaced with zinc sheets. The six clan jetties may be located at the backwaters of George Town but the 6ha area is home to a priceless piece of Penang’s history and a living heritage that serves as a reminder of one of South East Asia’s most important maritime ports.
The birth place of many community leaders and successful merchants, Weld Quay is a crime-free settlement – a claim several residents attest to. Here, people consider their neighbours family and would bend over backwards to help each other – a rarity in this modern day and age.
The settlement’s oldest resident is 91-year-old great-grandfather Chew Boon Cheang from Chew Jetty. The friendly old chap doesn’t speak a word of English but will flash the warmest smile whenever he sees a tourist visiting the settlement.
Getting There: take any bus the end at the Jetty Bus Terminal few minutes walk to the clan jetty.
Penang Famous Beach - Batu Feringghi
The most accessible, well-known and developed beach on Penang is Batu Feringghi, which has a good selection of water sports, accommodation and dining options. For a break from the bustle of Georgetown head here for some relaxing time on a white sandy beach and try your hand at parasailing or windsurfing – it’s hard to beat.
The night market here is vibrant with colourful crafts and delicious food.
Batu Feringghi Night Market
Jalan Batu Feringghi comes alive every night as vendors set up stalls along it after dusk. Offering everything from fake designer bags to dirt-cheap pirated DVDs and home deco items to souvenirs, Batu Feringghi’s night market is Batu Feringghi’s main tourist attraction - not to be missed when visiting the northern part of Penang. Its reputation is so legendary that some have been known to come here on a regular basis solely for the night market. Best of all, you can still bargain for the best prices.
Opening Hours: Daily, 19:00 – Late
Location: Along Jalan Batu Feringghi, from Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa to Shangri-La’s Golden Sands Resort
Batu Ferringhi - Seafood Restaurant
Golden Thai Seafood Village @ Batu Ferringhi
No: 69-A, Jalan Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang.
Golden Thai Seafood Village is the latest restaurant serving seafood and pork-free authentic Oriental & Thai cuisine with live performance of Malaysian Cultural Show in the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi, the resort island of Penang
Famous Hainanese Foods at Batu Ferringhi
Famous Batu Ferringhi Hainanese and Seafoods - Beach Corner Restaurant
Jalan Batu Ferringhi (Beside Tarbush Restaurant), Penang
Tel: 012-4729113 / 016-4222113
Business Hour: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6:00 – 9:30pm
Closed every Wednesday
specialty dish at Beach Corner is Asam Fish Curry, Clay Pot Yam Duck, Choon Pheah (spring roll). The crispy spring roll is deep-fried golden brown and choked full with yam bean, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, meat, prawns and chives. Belacan Fried Chicken Wings and Hainanese Roasted Lamb served with lady fingers.
Penang Shopping
Prangin Mall near KOMTAR bus terminal) has 6 floors that go on forever and there is virtually nothing you can’t get from clothing, computer accessories, DVD, software and more. Nearby Prangin Mall, there are 5 more malls. KOMTAR bus terminal is just nearby walking distance.
the famous teochew chendol (branch) is also inside the Prangin Mall.
1st Avenue Mall, Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, walking distance near KOMTAR bus terminal. is an 11 (eleven) storey upmarket shopping mall in George Town. It is bordered by Magazine Road, Lebuh Lintang, Tek Soon Street and Carnarvon Street.
In order to facilitate smooth pedestrian traffic flow, two overhead bridges are being construction, one linking 1st Avenue Mall with Prangin Mall while the other with ICT Digital Mall at Komtar.
Penang George Town gained the eight placing in The Guardian’s list of 40 “Holiday hotspots: where to go in 2014”. a MUST-VISIT place with many budget airlines and inexpensive place to travel. .
Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. These are reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings which led to George Town being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Penangites love to eat and is famous for its street food! Eating by the roadside stalls and coffee shops is an experience second to none as you watch locals of all races indulge in their favourite past time – food!
The driest months are usually January and February. The wettest period is usually from September to November with August also being quite wet; frequent thunderstorms can be expected in these months. Population about 1.6 million as at 2013
From Airport to Georgetown - the best method is by bus (not crowded at airport stop). Taxi is very expensive about RMB55
(suggest take bus to the Georgetown area and take taxi to your hotel about rmb15)
Take Rapid Penang bus no. 401E from the Airport terminal building to KOMTAR about 90 minutes (first bus 5:30AM last bus 11:35PM, every 30 min; fare 2.70 RM, exact change necessary no return of change).
going to airport - if you have a lot of luggage and unable to take bus , we suggest you take taxi or hotel car about rmb30-40 and take about 30 minutes
Penang Sightseeing
See Georgetown - Walking and by bus (mostly rmb1.40). Penang Taxi driver do not switch on their meter, most charged rmb15 for short distance.
One of the best ways to sight see is to walk around Georgetown; but wear light clothes, start early in the morning, and put on plenty of sun-block during the daytime. There is also a FREE shuttle bus in Georgetown areas.
Purchase UNLIMITED Rapid Bus Passport for RM30 valid for a week FREE ride
Without the hassle of scrambling for loose change to pay for bus fares, strongly suggested purchased a weekly Rapid Bus “Passport” for RM30 from the airport and entitled to a week of unlimited travel onboard all Rapid Penang buses.
more info at: http://www.rapidpg.com.my/places-of-interest/where-to-shop/
FREE CAT shuttle bus service
Free CAT shuttle bus service that will take you to various places of interest in Georgetown, covering a route to Weld Quay, and back.
Stop 1: Pengkalan Weld
Swettenham Pier
Church Street Pier
British Council
Boustead and German Merchant Houses (5 Units)
Stop 2: Ferrry Terminal
Pengkalan Tun Raja Uda
Wisma Yeap Chor Ee
Wisma Kastam
Lim Clan Jetty, Chew Clan Jetty, etc.
Stop 3: Little India
Little India
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang Heritage Trust
Old OCBC Building
1886 Building
Stop 4: Immigration
Immigration Building
Standard Chartered Building
HSBC Building
Royal Bank of Scotland (formerly ABN Amro Bank)
Logan’s Building
Jubilee Clock Tower
Stop 5: Bank Negara
Bank Negara Malaysia
House of Yeap Chor Ee
Town Hall
City Hall
Fort Cornwallis (inc. Francis Light Statue & Lighthouse)
Cenotaph
Dewan Sri Pinang
Stop 6: Museum
Penang Museum
St George’s Anglican Church (inc. Francis Light’s Memorial)
Church of the Assumption
Supreme Court
Logan Memorial
Convent Light Street
St Xavier’s Institution
Stop 7: Lebuh Muntri
St Francis Xavier Church
Hainan Temple
Francis Light’s Tomb
Segara Ninda
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Stop 8: Lebuh Campbell
Benggali Mosque
Chowrasta Market
Penang Bazaar
Stop 9: Central Komtar
Komtar (bus terminal - buses to most part of penang)
Prangin Mall
Pacific Komtar
1st Avenue
Stop 10: North Komtar
Ong Kongsi
Komtar
Masjid Jamek Simpang Enam
Gama
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
Stop 11: Jalan Kedah
Tune Hotel
Masjid Titi Papan
Dato Koyah Shrine
Saw Khaw Lean Heah Kongsi
Stop 12: Chowrasta
Chowrasta Market
Penang Bazaar
Penang Road Cendol
Stop 13: Komtar Timur
Prangin Mall
Masjid Pintal Tali
Ghee Hin Hall of Heroes
Stop 14: Lebuh Carnarvon
Li Teik Seah Building
Campbell Street Market
Penang Islamic Museum
Sun Yat Sen Penang Base
Penang Heritage Corporation Office
Stop 15: Kampung Kolam
Khoo Kongsi
Cheah Kongsi
Lim Kongsi
Yap Kongsi
Choo Chay Keong Temple
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Acheen Street Mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Nagore Shrine
Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
Stop 16: Court
St George’s Church
Kuan Yin Teng
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Supreme Court
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Bank Negara Malaysia
Stop 17: Sri Pinang Hall
Dewan Sri Pinang
Town Hall
City Hall
Supreme Court
Logan Memorial
Cenotaph
Stop 18: Cornwallis Fort
State Assembly Building
House of Yeap Chor Ee
Foo Tye Sin Mansion
Fort Cornwallis (inc. Francis Light Statue & Lighthouse)
Stop 19: Lebuh Downing
General Post Office
Islamic Council Building
From Fort Cornwallis, stroll down Lebuh Pantai, the financial sector of Penang with its ultra-modern buildings housing banks and commercial institutions. Then turn right into Lebuh Bishop with its stores of embroidery works, silks, batik and antiques. A left turn takes you into Lebuh King featuring traditional row houses and temples. Another right turn brings you to "Little India" at Lebuh Pasar. This is the place for sarees, Indian trinkets and jewellery. The sweet scents of flowers and incense pervades the air as do the tantalising odours of spicy Indian curries that whet your appetite. Little India is also Chettiar territory where money lending flourishes to this day.
A short walk brings you to the intersection with Lebuh Pitt (Jalan Masjid Kapitan Kling). This street owes its fame to the places of worship of various races Kapitan Kling Mosque, The Kuan Yin Temple and the temple dedicated to the God of Wealth, Tua Peh Kong. After the intersection of Armenian Street, Pitt Street gives way to Cannon Street, so named for the crater in the street said to be caused by the firing of cannons by the British in 1867 to quell the triad riot. A short walk away takes you to the magnificient Khoo Kongsi or Clan house of the Khoo family - a living testimony of fine Chinese architecture featuring ornate carvings and other decorative features.
On the other side of town at Jalan Pintal Tali are junk shops where you may chance upon a rare antique item or fascinating bric-a-brac in porcelain or glass. The main throughfare, Jalan Penang, is lined with pre-war shophouse offering a range of modern goods - from textiles to electronic and photographic equipment. At Lebuh Campbell, the heart of Penang's Chinatown, are traditional Chinese medicine shops offering exotic oriental herbal remedies and jewellery shops glittering with gold.
Street Art in Georgetown, Penang
Street Art in Georgetown, Penang
Certain old buildings in Georgetown have been given a new lease of life when funny and fascinating graffiti art is painted beautifully on the walls. The mass of the artwork can be found along Armenian Street, Cannon Street, Acheen Street (Lebuh Archeh) and Ah Quee Street. It is quite a fun place to get lost in. Smart shops keep your eyes out for the street art on the gable ends of buildings. Besides having a bicycle rental service at the Armenian Street, you can also find a famous painting where two small children riding a bicycle look almost real.
some of the street art picture
Penang Famous Chinese Temple - Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
The temple, built in 1890, took 20 years to complete. Reputed to be the largest and most beautiful Buddhist temple complex in South-east Asia, it features gardens, a giant turtle pool, shrines and beautiful sculptures. The seven-tier pagoda is a shrine dedicated to Boddhisattva Tsi Tsuang Wang, one of the enlightened who declined to enter Nirvana so that he could help bring others to salvation.
temple tile donation for good luck
wishing ribbon donation
temple garden growing the "Hulu" bottle. this special bottle in your home will bring good luck !!!
temple tile donation for good luck
Opening Hours: Early morning to late evening. Admission is free.
Getting There:
it is quite far away about 30-40 minutes
you can take bus no 203 from komtar bus terminal about rmb2. Going there, we strongly recommend taxi about rmb25-30 as it will take you to the top of the temple otherwise alot of walking.
Coming back, we recommend taking bus as it is easy to walk downhill.
Penang Hill to have a good view of Georgetown
Penang Hill, near Kek Lok Si Temple.
The hills of Penang - Western Hill, Tiger Hill, Strawberry Hill, etc. are popular among visitors and locals who flock to the cool hills at weekends and during holidays. A 30-minute journey by funicular rail takes visitors to summit of Flagstaff Hill of Bukit Bendera which offers panoramic views of Georgetown and the mainland beyond said to be especially beautiful at nightfall. A bird park, souvenir stalls, restaurants and a hotel are also available at the mail recreational area.
The funicular rail service begins at 6.30am and ends at 9.30pm Fare: RM4.00 per adult and RM2.00 for children.
Wat Chayamangkalaram- Thai Temple (World's Third largest sleeping buddha 33 metre) short walk from Gurney Drive Mall
Wat Chayamangkalaram- Thai Temple
17 Lorong Burma (short walk from Gurney Drive)
Opening hours: 6.00am - 5:30pm Everyday. Admission is FREE
The Buddhist temple of Thai architecture houses a 33-metre gold-plated reclining Buddha - said to be the third largest in the world. The niches behind the statue house urns containing the ashes of devotees.
The temple dates back to 1845 and is built on land given to the Thai people by Queen Victoria of Great Britain during their rule of the island.
How to get to the Reclining Buddha Temple : Bus 101 from Georgetown is the best bus to catch. You can catch this bus from the Jetty or Chulia street, which then goes to KOMTAR and then along Jalan Burma. The temple is on your right hand side. You can't really see if from the bus so you will have to ask the driver to let you off there. Other buses that also run near the temple are the 10, 103 and 104.
Penang Clan Jetty
The Weld Quay Clan Jetties Waterfront Settlement
The houses used to have atap roofs but these have since been replaced with zinc sheets. The six clan jetties may be located at the backwaters of George Town but the 6ha area is home to a priceless piece of Penang’s history and a living heritage that serves as a reminder of one of South East Asia’s most important maritime ports.
The birth place of many community leaders and successful merchants, Weld Quay is a crime-free settlement – a claim several residents attest to. Here, people consider their neighbours family and would bend over backwards to help each other – a rarity in this modern day and age.
The settlement’s oldest resident is 91-year-old great-grandfather Chew Boon Cheang from Chew Jetty. The friendly old chap doesn’t speak a word of English but will flash the warmest smile whenever he sees a tourist visiting the settlement.
Getting There: take any bus the end at the Jetty Bus Terminal few minutes walk to the clan jetty.
Penang Famous Beach - Batu Feringghi
The most accessible, well-known and developed beach on Penang is Batu Feringghi, which has a good selection of water sports, accommodation and dining options. For a break from the bustle of Georgetown head here for some relaxing time on a white sandy beach and try your hand at parasailing or windsurfing – it’s hard to beat.
The night market here is vibrant with colourful crafts and delicious food.
Batu Feringghi Night Market
Jalan Batu Feringghi comes alive every night as vendors set up stalls along it after dusk. Offering everything from fake designer bags to dirt-cheap pirated DVDs and home deco items to souvenirs, Batu Feringghi’s night market is Batu Feringghi’s main tourist attraction - not to be missed when visiting the northern part of Penang. Its reputation is so legendary that some have been known to come here on a regular basis solely for the night market. Best of all, you can still bargain for the best prices.
Opening Hours: Daily, 19:00 – Late
Location: Along Jalan Batu Feringghi, from Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa to Shangri-La’s Golden Sands Resort
Batu Ferringhi - Seafood Restaurant
Golden Thai Seafood Village @ Batu Ferringhi
No: 69-A, Jalan Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang.
Golden Thai Seafood Village is the latest restaurant serving seafood and pork-free authentic Oriental & Thai cuisine with live performance of Malaysian Cultural Show in the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi, the resort island of Penang
Famous Hainanese Foods at Batu Ferringhi
Famous Batu Ferringhi Hainanese and Seafoods - Beach Corner Restaurant
Jalan Batu Ferringhi (Beside Tarbush Restaurant), Penang
Tel: 012-4729113 / 016-4222113
Business Hour: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6:00 – 9:30pm
Closed every Wednesday
specialty dish at Beach Corner is Asam Fish Curry, Clay Pot Yam Duck, Choon Pheah (spring roll). The crispy spring roll is deep-fried golden brown and choked full with yam bean, carrot, cabbage, mushroom, meat, prawns and chives. Belacan Fried Chicken Wings and Hainanese Roasted Lamb served with lady fingers.
Penang Shopping
Prangin Mall near KOMTAR bus terminal) has 6 floors that go on forever and there is virtually nothing you can’t get from clothing, computer accessories, DVD, software and more. Nearby Prangin Mall, there are 5 more malls. KOMTAR bus terminal is just nearby walking distance.
the famous teochew chendol (branch) is also inside the Prangin Mall.
1st Avenue Mall, Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, walking distance near KOMTAR bus terminal. is an 11 (eleven) storey upmarket shopping mall in George Town. It is bordered by Magazine Road, Lebuh Lintang, Tek Soon Street and Carnarvon Street.
In order to facilitate smooth pedestrian traffic flow, two overhead bridges are being construction, one linking 1st Avenue Mall with Prangin Mall while the other with ICT Digital Mall at Komtar.
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