Penang, one of the popular holiday destinations of Malaysia is found crowded by the holiday makers throughout the year. The beautiful island of Penang is located on the north west coast of peninsular Malaysia and happens to be the second smallest state of the country.

Overview: Situated in the Straits of Malacca, Penang, is the eighth most populous state of Malaysia. The name Penang is originated from the modern Malay name Palau Pinang. The climate of the state is mainly equatorial with warm summers and gentle winters. Like Malacca, ethnic Chinese form the plurality in Penang.

Sightseeing: Penang Malaysia is a tropical paradise of south east Asia and is renowned for its scenic beauty and architectural magnificence. St. George's Anglican Church is an asset of this state as it is the oldest Anglican Church of whole south-east Asia. Besides these tourists can visit the eateries, shops and boutiques, scenic spots and historical edifices and many more worth visiting places here.

Things to Do: Penang offers lot of things to do for its guests. One can make a venture to the markets of the city to buy attractive handicrafts and clothes. You can also visit the parks and museums of the state which will give you immense delight. Penang is popular for its vibrant nightlife as well. Party meter runs high here even after the midnight. World-class wines, music and dance keep the nightlife precinct of the state alive till late night. Sports-loves can head towards the 18 hole Golf Courses or the Penang Turf Club as well.

Dining: Enjoy the tantalizing and mouthwatering local cuisines as well as popular international cuisines in Penang's bistros and eateries. This small yet charming island of Malaysia offers the best dining options to enjoy.

Accommodation: As Penang is flocked by both the pleasure seeking tourists and the corporate travelers, it features numerous options for food and lodging. Shangri-La Penang Golden Sands, Rasa Sayang are the popular hotels of Penang.

Useful Information: The infrastructure of Penang is much developed. While the Tourist Information Centers provide ample information related to the city and its tourism, the hospitals in Penang provide world-class facilities and medical aid. The transportation of the city has always been outstanding. Being one of the popular holiday destinations of the country, Penang can be easily accessible from all corners of the world and through all networks of transport