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Things to do in Penang

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Penang Hill
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Batu Ferringhi Waterfalls
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Kuan Yin's Statue, Penang, Malaysia
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Have you decided to visit Penang? Great choice! The island of Penang has much to offer all tourists who visit and there are countless
Penang
activities to do today. Located on the northwest coast of the Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, it's one of the country's most important economic engines near the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Penang is a popular tourist destination, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, with good weather, great beaches, exotic cuisine and an abundant choice of stuff to do in
Penang. You can visit the coastline in small sailboats that are rented daily from the main port in the city.
There are many things to see in Penang and among the most visited is Penang Hill, the highest hill on the island from which you'll get great views of the city of Georgetown, the famous Penang Bridge and this part of Asia. At the top there are also Muslim and Hindu temples, both of which are main attractions in Penang. In the center of town, among the many Penang attractions are the great temple of Kek Lok dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism. Inside there's a
seven-story
pagoda known as the Ten Thousand Buddhas. Other popular places to visit in
Penang are the
Ferringhi waterfalls near the village Batu Ferringhi.
For all surfers, there are many places to see in Penang and throughout Malaysia. Look no further for what to do in Penang because the list is endless. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the best memories of your visit to Malaysia!
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