Penang is such a popular tourist destination and has been visited so many times over, it will be impossible for travelers to recount something that has not been recounted before!
In short, a visit to Penang will not be complete if one does not tread a path, follow the road, get around, knock around, go places, sightsee or peregrinate for nowhere else in South East Asia will you find a more peaceful and pleasing island.
For the fun-loving and outdoorsy tourist, there are numerous beaches, fishing villages, nature trails, recreation forest and waterfalls. If you find touristy spots like Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi too crowded, you can retreat to more remote but no less attractive beaches at Muka Head, Pantai Keracut, Monkey Beach, Pantai Acheh and Gertak Sanggul.
While in Teluk Bahang don't forget to visit the butterfly farm and batik factory.
To rejuvenate jaded senses, Penang Hill beckons with the promise of fresh and cool air and an awe-inspiring view of the island. Still relatively unspoilt, Penang Hill provides a quiet break from the hectic pace of the city. Breathtaking views of the island and the Andaman Sea can also be enjoyed during the drive to and from Balik Pulau.
If you crave the unusual, head on down to the flea market at Lorong Kulit, which is open from morning until around 2:00pm daily. Dubious looking antiques lie side by side with throwaway junk, and new things juxtapose with used items, but with a little patience and perseverance, you might unearth a hidden gem from underneath all the jumble and hodgepodge. Peak days are weekends and public holidays, except Thaipusam, when the grounds are used to prepare kavadi carriers.
Although George Town isn't exactly a city that does not sleep, night life on the island is abuzz with excitement until the wee hours (longer on weekends). All hotels feature at least some form of entertainment other. There are also numerous colorful bars, nightclubs, discotheques, all-night coffee houses and restaurants.
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