Penang Tourism & Travel Guide - Tourist Places near Penang

Penang Tour & Travel Guide - Tourist Places near Penang

Easily accessible from Penang by bus (around five hours) Malacca (‘Melaka’ in Malay), is the other historic city of the Straits. Most famous as the home of the big, bad pirates who plagued waters of the Straits of Malacca, is an interesting visit for the traveller looking for an adventure. Malacca was declared a UNESCO World heritage Site along with Penang in 2008. That said, Malacca is vibrant and colourful, as a permanent carnival atmosphere plays out on its streets.

Langkawi

A short 2.5 hour ferry ride away, Langkawi is a popular destination for tourists visiting Malaysia. Calling all you beach bums! Endless stretches of sun kissed beaches, clear seas and the blue skies overhead—Langkawi’s beaches have all this and more to offer. Whether you want to simply relax by the sea or dance the night away at a wild beach party, you are promised a fantastic holiday. Water sports and beautiful sunsets complete the postcard-perfect picture.

Kuala Lumpur

The capital of Malaysia has come a long way from being a sleepy little Chinese mining village. Now a buzzing metropolis with the best in glitzy shopping, vibrant nightlife, world class restaurants and a fantastic skyline, Kuala Lumpur is prominent on the tourist map.