Malaysia's West Malaysia
Penang
Covering only 111sq miles, this island gem just off the western coast of Malaysia packs a diverse array of highlights. Its beaches of soft white sands extend for miles under the Malaysian sun while downtown Georgetown hosts locals still practicing old trades on streets of this ancient Southeast Asian port.
Visit the impeccably preserved Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a lavish reflection of Penang’s wealthy past, or walk through the Sri Mariamman Temple, where the Hindu Navarithri Festival celebrates the healing powers of the Hindu Goddess in a colorful night procession once a year. Trek the many trails of Penang Hill, lush in jungle growth, or browse the numerous shops of Penang’s largest shopping complex, KOMTAR.
