🌴 Ultimate 3 Days 2 Nights Penang Travel Itinerary: Explore Hidden Gems & Top Attractions‼️

🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Cultural Exploration of George Town
– Morning: Check out the street art in George Town 🎨, every photo is a masterpiece. You can ride a bike and explore the city at will, walking around 🚶‍➡️ 20,000 steps is really tiring.
– Afternoon: Visit the Pinang Peranakan Mansion to experience the luxurious life of the local Chinese, the architecture is super vintage, perfect for taking photos!
– Evening: Head to Gurney Drive Night Market 🍢

Day 2: Natural Scenery + Beach Sunset
– Morning: Take the funicular train up Penang Hill ⛰️, the view from the top is great. Remember to sit in the first or last row when taking the train.
– Afternoon and evening: Batu Ferringhi Beach 🌅, watch the sunset, enjoy water activities, and there are performances to watch in the evening.

Day 3: National Park + Leisure Shopping
– Morning: Penang National Park 🌿, hike through the tropical rainforest, check-in at beautiful beaches, perfect for nature lovers!
– Afternoon: Return to George Town, shop at Komtar 🛍️, buy some souvenirs, recommended are Penang white coffee and nutmeg oil!
– Evening: Go to Penang Road Night Market, have one last feast of delicious food before heading home satisfied!

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🍜 Food Recommendations
– Penang Char Kway Teow: Wide rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, egg, and bean sprouts, very fragrant!
– Penang Laksa: Sour and spicy fish soup with rice noodles, unique flavor, must-try!
– Cendol: Coconut milk + red beans + green rice flour jelly + ice, refreshing and cooling!
– Oyster Omelette: A delicious snack made by frying eggs and oysters, crispy outside and tender inside!
– Penang Hokkien Mee: Rice noodles and yellow noodles cooked in prawn broth,

💡 Travel Tips
– Transportation: Using Grab for taxis within the city is super convenient. Traffic in the city center is very congested, so walking or renting an electric scooter in George Town is recommended.
– Currency: It’s advisable to carry cash, but not too much as WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Visa cards are also accepted. Some small stalls only accept cash.
– Language: Both English and Chinese are spoken, so no need to worry about language barriers.

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⚠️ Note: It’s extremely hot during the day, be sure to bring sunscreen and a hat. There are many mosquitoes, it’s suggested to buy mosquito repellent from a pharmacy. The air conditioning in malls is very cold, so it’s a good idea to bring a jacket.
It’s essential to rent an electric scooter in Penang‼️ The traffic in the city center is very congested, and taxis are expensive.

Renting an electric scooter is very convenient, you can even take a ride along the beach, very comfortable😌
(When riding in the city, be careful not to get caught by the traffic police, and don’t park illegally)