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Heritage Hotels in Penang |
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Unique Heritage Hotels in Penang
There are many hotels in George Town offering affordable accommodations. Some are modern high-rise while others offer visitors a unique traditional or old Penang experience. For those who want a feeling of old Penang, or have a feel of 'British Colonial' Penang, checkout some of these heritage hotels.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, 3* This Chinese house with Straits Settlement designs dates back to the 1880s and is a winner of the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award in 2000 for conservation. Check out and compare rates for Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion here
Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O), 5* Fondly known as E&O, this grand hotel has a seafront location in the city. The brainchild of the Armenian Sarkies brothers, who were also associated with the Singapore Raffles Hotel, this historic hotel with a colonial flavour dates back to 1885. In the old days this the place where the rich and famous wine and dine too.
Compare E&O Hotel lowest rates from multiple sites and book online here.
Hutton Lodge Experience unique colonial-style living in a restored guesthouse located in the heart of the George Town. At 17, Jalan Hutton, just off Penang Road, it is ideally located within walking distance of George Town's many tourist attractions. |
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Where to eat Char Koay Teow |
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Penang Char Kueh Teow (Fried Koay Teow)
Stalls selling ‘Char Koay Teow’ (sometimes spelt ‘Char Kway Teow’) seen in many parts of Malaysia often has a sign saying 'Penang Char Koay Teow'. Char Koay Teow certainly has its origin in Penang.
‘Koay Teow’ is a soft flat white (flat) noodle made from rice flour, and is fried with lots of bean sprout, prawns, cockles, eggs and spring onions.
Check out some of teh popular and best Char Koay Teow stall in Penang below >>
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By Air to Penang |
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Flying to Penang
From outside Malaysia, fly to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or straight to the Penang International Airport, on Penang Island. The airport is just 20 minutes from Georgetown.
There are several (almost hourly) daily flights from Kuala Lumpur and a number of flight from Johor, Langkawi, East Malaysia (Kuching, Sarawak and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) and from Singapore to Penang. You can also transfer from any domestic destinations at KL to Penang.
Other connecting air flights available from Penang are to domestic airports are: Langkawi (Kedah), Kota Baru (Kelantan), Kuala Terengganu (Terrenggnu) and Kuantan (Pahang).
Penang International Airport - Penang International Airport is located at Bayan Lepas on the island of Penang. The best way to get to and out of the airport is by taxi or car as the airport is only about 20km from the city centr of George Town. Taxis, buses and limousines are available between the airport and various destinations on Penang Island. Buses passes right at the doorstep of the airport, that take you to the city and also the ferry jetty terminal. Counters for taxis and car rentals are located at the arrival hall, to your right, after you pass the glass exit (after the custom check point). Taxis and limousines operate on a coupon system where fares are fixed according to the zone your destination is located.
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Where to buy Tau Sar Peah |
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Tambun Biscuits or Tau Sar Pneah
Check out some of these biscuit shops in Penang, where you can get the famed Tau Sar Pneah
Where to buy in PENANG
Ghee Hiang: The oldest brand name, it was established in 1856. The old shop is at Beach Street/Lebuh Pantai (Tel: 04-262 0635). There are a few outlets, the largest at Macalister road. (The tau sar pneah here is not halal)
Website: http://www.ghee-hiang.com/
Ghee Hiang Manufacturing Co Sdn Bhd; No 95, Lebuh Pantai 10300 Penang; Tel: 604 262 0635 / 4471; Fax: 604 263 5158
Main outlet: 216 Jalan Macalister, 10400 P.Pinang; Tel: 604 227 2222
Him Heang: Established in 1948, this is very popular with locals and visitors to Penang.
Main outlet: 162A, Jln Burma, 10050 Pulau Pinang, Tel: 04-228 6130
Tean Ean: Located at a mansion, corner of Gurney Drive and Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. This brand is a popular stop for tour buses.
Main outlet: 90, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang. Tel: 04-229 8130
Sheng Hiang: Has a few branches in Penang. They are famous for their fruit and sambal udang flavours.
Main outlet: 19, Kimberley Street, 10100 George Town, Penang. Tel: 04-261 9928
Loong Nam: Located to Hutton Lane. 213, Hutton Lane. 10050 Penang. Tel: 04-226 9663
Other brands availabel at the Chowrasta Market or shops are: TB Tambun, Soon Seng
KEDAH
Lau Zhi Ho – To the locals this shop sells tambun biscuits better than those available in Penang. Main outlet: Pekan Lama, Sungai Petani, Kedah
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