Guidebook for Pulau Pinang
Food Scene
Old Shanghai Restaurant
15 Jalan BawasahBest xiao long bao in Penang!
Excellent European food and a good selection of affordable wines.
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That Little Wine Bar
54 Jalan Chow ThyeExcellent European food and a good selection of affordable wines.
Coffee Addict
24 Lebuh CampbellGood coffee and breakfast
Classic Nasi Kandar and other Penang Indian Muslim specialities
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Hameediyah Restaurant
164 A Lebuh CampbellClassic Nasi Kandar and other Penang Indian Muslim specialities
Outdoor seating overlooking the sea, great pho and laksa
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Beach Blanket Babylon
32 Jln Sultan Ahmad ShahOutdoor seating overlooking the sea, great pho and laksa
Sightseeing
Learn about the history and culture of George Town during the guided tour of the house
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithLearn about the history and culture of George Town during the guided tour of the house
The "Raffles" of Penang, colonial era hotel, have a g&t by the swimming pool or splurge on afternoon tea at the 1885 restaurant
E & O HOTEL PENANG
The "Raffles" of Penang, colonial era hotel, have a g&t by the swimming pool or splurge on afternoon tea at the 1885 restaurant
Known as the Street of Harmony, because it has the oldest Anglican church in South East Asia (St George's), the biggest mosque (Kapitan Keling), the most important Chinese temple (Kuan Yin) and the Sri Mahamariamman Indian temple.
Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling
Jalan Masjid Kapitan KelingKnown as the Street of Harmony, because it has the oldest Anglican church in South East Asia (St George's), the biggest mosque (Kapitan Keling), the most important Chinese temple (Kuan Yin) and the Sri Mahamariamman Indian temple.
Most ornate and famous of the historic Clan Houses of Penang
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareMost ornate and famous of the historic Clan Houses of Penang
Neighbourhood built on stilts jutting into the old harbour
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Clan Jetties Of Penang
Pengkalan WeldNeighbourhood built on stilts jutting into the old harbour
Kek Lok Si Temple
Jalan Balik PulauEnormous Chinese temple in the hills
Historic Burmese Buddhist temple opposite Thai Buddhist temple with large reclining Buddha, both built by communities in exile in Penang
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Dharmikarama Burmese Temple
24 Jalan BurmaHistoric Burmese Buddhist temple opposite Thai Buddhist temple with large reclining Buddha, both built by communities in exile in Penang
Parks & Nature
You can walk or run around the gardens, or you can hike from here on one of the trails leading towards Penang Hill
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Botanical Garden
Jalan Kebun BungaYou can walk or run around the gardens, or you can hike from here on one of the trails leading towards Penang Hill
Entertainment & Activities
Good yoga studio very close to the house. Check www.facebook.com/SunaliniYoga for schedule.
Sunalini Yoga
153 Jalan HuttonGood yoga studio very close to the house. Check www.facebook.com/SunaliniYoga for schedule.
Essentials
Closest supermarket (10 mins walk). There is a drugstore/pharmacy and also a bookshop (upstairs) in the same complex.
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Giant Supermarket Penang Plaza
126 Jalan BurmaClosest supermarket (10 mins walk). There is a drugstore/pharmacy and also a bookshop (upstairs) in the same complex.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Canteen at Chinahouse
183B Lebuh VictoriaLive bands (usually local) every night of the week.
Arts & Culture
Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
Lebuh FarquharSimple overview of Penang's history