Penang is known as the foodie capital of Malaysia but there’s so much more to it than its culinary delights! Since 2016, I’ve been to Penang Island 8 or 9 times … spending 90% of my visits in the historic UNESCO zone in George Town (Pulau Pinang). In this 23-minute Penang Luxury Travel Guide video, I’ll share my top 5 favourite hotels, places to eat & drink, things to do, and the easiest way to get from KL to Penang stress-free.
TOP 5 BEST HOTELS IN PENANG
TOP 5 BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK IN PENANG
- Red Garden Food Pavillion
- Black Kettle
- Tasting menu at Macalister Mansion
- Georgetown Wines
- Tek Sen
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN PENANG
- Sunrise at Penang Hill
- Go for sunset drinks at Bora Bora then Batu Ferringhi Night Market
- Walk around UNESCO area & shoot street art and murals
- Shopping at Design Village outlet mall
- Old Protestant Cemetery Tour
EASIEST WAY TO GET TO PENANG FROM KUALA LUMPUR
Fly from the downtown KL airport Subang to Penang Island with Firefly, my favourite domestic airline in Malaysia. Their service is amazing and they have the only Lounge at Subang, which is the perfect place to chill before your flight.
I am Angela, a location independent single mom from California (AngelaCarson on YouTube). At 21, I dropped out of uni to travel Mexico solo. I’ve explored 37 countries, living in Spain and India with my daughter, then China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and currently Indonesia as an empty nester. For more, check out the About Me page.
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