There are many the reason why Instagram moments in Penang are growing as a major tourist destination in Malaysia today. Some of the main things that might describe the true reality of this island located in the northwest of Peninsular Malaysia, that is artsy and multicultural.
Called artsy or art because the city landscape itself inherits the typical spatial culture of the Peranakan people, where it is lined with well-arranged medium-sized alleys, and is still sustainable since decades ago. other than that, old-fashioned impression from various angles of George Town –the center of the crowd in Penang– now looks fresher thanks to the presence of murals with various themes, which at the same time makes them as dynamic photo background points.
Flying to Penang is not difficult either, which is now connected to several major cities in Indonesia, like Jakarta, Surabaya, Medang, and Bali. One of the airlines that have direct routes to Penang is Sriwijaya Air, where the frequency of the schedule includes quite a lot every day.
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If you've packed your bags and ready to fly to Penang, here are five of the most recommended tourist attractions for you to visit, as quoted from Expedia.com.
1. Seeing the Blue of the Leith Street Area
This unique piece of road is known for its predominance of blue, especially the very conspicuous ones seen at the Blue Mansion, a classic residence owned by an influential businessman and politician in the neighboring country, Cheong Fatt Tze. This legendary house that serves as a museum, as well as basic accommodation that offers the typical hospitality of a Peranakan merchant residence.
The house has become part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, because apart from historical value, the architecture is also considered sufficient weird in his time, namely combining Gothic and Peranakan Chinese elements. This architecture is worth noting, as well as the history around it. The subtle color of indigo dye was used to paint the mansion when it was built in the 19th Century.
2. Delicious Culinary Tour
This Penang is a food heaven, and great dining options don’t stop at Gurney Drive with Assam Laksa dishes, A compatriot, and Cendol. Culinary tourism here is also more lively with the presence of the mamak kiosk, kari mee, pasembor and more. There are a number of hawker stalls and lanes where you get the best street food, Of course in Penang style.
Try the ones scattered along Little India, Chinatown, and by-lanes in George Town, visit Gurney Drive hawker center along the northern stretch and authentic Penang delicacies on Chulia Street. There are options for halal and non-halal food. The taste and variety is so stunning, so it is appropriate that many global tourists invade Penang as one of the cities that is able to fulfill their dining desires.
3. Exploring the Museum
Many museums in Penang conventional archival norms, while offering some of the most interactive exhibits. More than that, Penang also offers many interesting options for visiting museums. For something serious for example, go to the Camera Museum, understand the processing of cocoa and beans at the Chocolate and Coffee Museum or learn the ins and outs of gold at the PG Gold Museum.
4. Variety of Tourism in Flag Hill
In an international context, Bukit Bendera is better known as Penang Hill. This is a plateau that offers a variety of tourist activities, starting from roaming the jungle tour, challenging sports arena, history tour, and of course culinary tourism. From the top of Flag Hill, Your eyes will be satisfied by the vast expanse of Penang Island and the sea waters that surround it. From here too, You will witness the dramatic effects of the beauty of Penang Brigde which connects George Town with Peninsular Malaysia.
There are two ways to reach the top of the hill, via a cable -driven train or climbing upwards, both are interesting to try. Here, You can spend time at the Owl Museum, relax in a cafe surrounded by street art and monkey behavior, left a love sign on the Love Lock fence, try the art of henna in your hands, and visit a beautiful temple or mosque.
5. Urban Art Street di George Town
The murals in George Town are so eye-catching that you'll want to explore each path to observe them one by one. Street art that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a little different than usual, because it is quite interactive and consists of a combination of wall paintings, art installation, 3D interaction, glass art and road inscriptions.
One thing that is interesting about these murals is that there is a clear pattern of cats in this small city. It turns out that the pattern is the work of the ASA or American Society for Stray Animals which is sponsored by the '101 Lost Kittens' project.. If you take a closer look, You will see a large cat and some kittens painted along with claw prints, carved on the road in a certain path.
As for some crazy and weird fun, go to the Upside Down Museum, dine with a scary family at the Ghost Museum, or observe various types of owls in Owl Musuem, and many others.
