Penang Activities
There are a lot things to do in Penang. Penang activities range from taking the early morning city tour to visiting some of the most reputed tourist spots throughout the day. Do you know that there is a butterfly farm in Penang? Start your day by going to the butterfly farm to begin with.
When in Penang the sight of the quaint little trishaw cannot be missed by you. Most of these non polluting and eco friendly vehicles travel through the length and breadth of George Town from the morning until midnight. Take a trishaw ride through the roads and bye-lanes of George Town for a closer look at the life of the city. Most trishaw operators charge a very reasonable amount of RM 15 to RM 30 for a round trip. These trishaw operators have been with their profession for generations together.
A trip to the famous Batu Ferringhi beach is a must for all travellers to Penang. This beach is located in the northern coast of the island and is one of the most popular spots for foreign visitors. Relax on Batu Ferringhi Beach during the mornings and the evenings. The sight of the ocean as it rolls up and cascades down endlessly is indeed soothing to the eyes. There are a number of good international hotels dotting the Batu Ferringhi beach.
One of Penang’s most amazing activities that is now ingrained in the life of the people is the roadside eateries. The Penang Hawker food as these roadside eateries are called, provides a delicious array of some of the tastiest foods available. It is customary in Penang to have these hawker stalls at designated areas. Prices of most of the food items are fixed and unless you specify the ‘size’ of your order, most orders will be ‘small’ by default. You can choose to order food with chillies or no chillies. If you want an extra helping of a specific ingredient, tell that at the time of ordering. Prices are extremely reasonable and listed eliminating the possibility of bargaining with the vendor.
The cable car up Penang Hill is also one of an experience. You can take a ride up the hill or choose to climb it up yourself if you are a trekking freak. The Penang Hill is full of greenery all around and is a pleasant sight to the eyes.
You can also take a ferry at Weld Quay. The Penang Ferry service is one of its kinds and has a mention in some of the best tourist guides around the world. You can take a ferry at Weld Quay to cross over to the mainland. Tickets are extremely reasonable. The Penang ferry service also ferries motor bikes and cars across to the mainland and vice versa.
You can also visit Buddhist and Indian temples in Penang. The temples are not very ancient in their times, in fact most of the Buddhist temples date back to the latter half of the 19th century. Some of the Indian temples are much older than the Buddhist temples. You can plan your free time with these visits.
Finally, if you are a bit into the more creative type, the vibrant nightlife at Upper Penang Road cannot be missed. The area is always pulsating to the vibes of life at a metropolis and has a 24x7 profile to look into. Though nightlife is not a banned subject in Penang, there is a marked change in the lifestyle of the tourists and visitors to Penang. For them there are the colourful hotspots in the Upper Penang Road to give them company until the wee hours of the morning.
