Malaysia
Penang
Penang is Malaysia's food island — George Town's street art, clan jetties, and the best hawker food in the country.
Penang is Malaysia's food and culture island — George Town's UNESCO old town of street art and clan jetties, and hawker stalls that are some of the best eating in Asia. Eat char kway teow and assam laksa, wander the shophouses, and take the funicular up Penang Hill.
How long
2–4 days
Practical
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Cards accepted; cash for hawker stalls.
Language
Malay, English, Hokkien. English is widespread.
Getting around
Walk George Town + Grab; buses around the island.
Budget range
RM 150–350 per person per day at mid-range.
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