The island of Pulau Pinang (Penang) derived its name from the betel nut trees (named 'Pinang' in Malay language) growing abundance at the island. Pulau Pinang is located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south.
The state comprises the Pulau Pinang Island and the mainland, linked by 13.5km Penang Bridge. Pulau Pinang is one of Malaysia's premier tourist destinations with well preserved historical sites, a cultural vibrancy blending the East and West, a food lover's heaven and long stretches of sandy beaches.
Recently Pulau Pinang has been acknowledged as one of the 'World Heritage Site' together with Melaka (Malacca). Penang has reputedly known to have the largest collection of 19th Century buildings in South East Asia.
Area:
1,030 sq km
State Capital:
Georgetown
Places to visit:
1. Penang Museum
2. Little India
3. Khoo Kongsi
4. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
5. Penang Hill
6. Botanical radens
7. Tropical Fruit Frarm
8. Fort Conrwallis
9. Esplanade
10. Kek Lok Si Temple
11. Acheen Street Mosqe
12. Penang Butterfly Farm
13. Kapitan Keling Mosque
14. Sri Mariamman Temple
15. Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
16. St. George's Church
17. Clock Tower
18. Goddest of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng Temple)
19. The Snake Temple
20. Hainan Temple (Temple of the Heavenly Queen)
21. Penang Bridge
22. KOMTAR
23. Batu Feringghi's Sidewalk Bazaar
24. Bukit Jambul Oechid, Hibuscus and Reptile Garden
25. Balik Pulau Orchard
26. Batu Maung Fishing Village
27. Penang Bird Park
28. P. Ramlee;s House
29. Pinang Peranakan Mansion
30 Tropical Spice Garden
Source: Tourism Malaysia
