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By Air to Penang E-mail

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).

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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 eat Char Koay Teow E-mail

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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Where to eat Penang Laksa E-mail

Penang Laksa
laksa is rice noodles garnish with vegetables and served in a spicy, sour fish flake light gravy.
Laksa is of Malay origin but the Nonyas have their own version - (Penang Laksa). This is certainly Malaysia's unique dish and the most popular noodle dish. It is rounded rice noodles (similar to but thinner than Japanese Odon noodles) served with gravy made from fish flakes and rich spices. The dish is garnished with vegetables and is certainly a healthy dish not cooked with oil.

Penang laksa

Check out where to get the best Penang Laksa in Penang.............

 
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Where to buy Tau Sar Peah E-mail

Tambun Biscuits or Tau Sar Pneah

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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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