Penang is a great resort for active rest, noisy discos and nightclubs. The northern part of the island is the most attractive for tourists as here you will find most popular restaurants, cafes and modern hotel complexes. Here you can also find large shopping malls, shops and several night markets that are open to visitors 24 hours a day.
A major part of spots of tourist attraction on Penang island is concentrated on the territory of the capital of the island George town. However tourists should not limit the exploration of … 
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Apart from typical for all resorts attractions and entertaining facilities the island of Penang offers its gusts a vast choice of unique ways to spend time. Astonishing scenic nature areas, … Open
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One of the island's most interesting historical monuments is Fort Cornwallis built in 1786. This historic landmark is connected with the name of the British captain Francis Light who founded the first European colony on the island. According to historical data, the fortress was built in the very place where the captain and his team first landed on the island. Today, a part of the old building is occupied by a museum. It also houses a variety of souvenir shops and cafes.
1. Tourists are advised to avoid visiting the island in the period from September to November as the weather on the island is rather rainy and the chance of hurricanes is rather high in this … Open
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The most famous religious landmark on the island is the Kek Lok Si Temple located in the immediate vicinity of Georgetown. The construction of the magnificent temple began in 1890 and lasted more than 20 years. Since its foundation, it is considered the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The Kek Lok Si is of great architectural value. The temple's exterior and interior decoration miraculously combine traditions of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese architectural styles.
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Sightseeing in Malaysia: things to see
There are interesting architectural landmarks in Malaysia, such as Penang Bridge. The length of the bridge is 13.5km, which makes the bridge the third longest in the world. Travellers are also recommended to visit the largest temple in South East Asia – Kek Lok Si. The temple features a mix of several architectural styles. The Temple of Snakes is a no less important religious building. The temple amazes its visitors with its exotic design and very unusual altar. The altar is covered with tenths of dangerous snakes, but despite that all tourists make memorable photos with the altar. The key to this puzzle is simple – all the snakes don’t have poisonous fangs and thanks to a special incense the snakes are very calm and absolutely not aggressive.
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