When you looking for night market, we call it “Pasar Malam” in Malay language. Penang Night Market or Pasar Malam selling ton of low-cost merchandise like cloth, daily use, groceries, toys, and the local food.
Location for the Pasar Malam is different every night, you may find the night market location below
Pasar Malam in Penang Island
Monday night – Relau (??) & Macallum Street Ghaut (???) & Teluk Bahang
Tuesday – Tanjong Bunga & Lintang Slim, Desa Green (???)
Wednesday – Falim (??) & Pantai Jerjak & Kampung Selamat
Thursday – ?? & Bayan Baru
Friday Night – Perak Lane & Taman Kheng Tian (Jelutong) & Sungai Ara & Balik Pulau
Saturday Night – Sungai Dua (Opposite Tesco Extra?
Sunday Night – Paya Terubong, Desa Permata (??) & Sungai Nibong Bus Station & Balik Pulau
Night Market on Everyday
Batu Ferringhi (????) , more tourist visit since a lot of hotel nearby
Pasar malam will be more crowded during festival example Hari Raya & Chinese new year
Now stay In Penang would ever be quite complete without a visit to one of the island’s many mouthwatering local seafood eateries. Just like hawker food, local seafood is revered as one of Penang’s cuisine specialties. Although the Island Is peppered with “popular” restaurants that serve seafood. many locals flock to the less “touristy” venues that are located along the coast, especially in most areas of Teluk Bahang and Bukit Tambun, Seberang Perai.
Found near or within fishing villages, these ‘less extravagant’ eateries offer a hearty variety of seafood ‘straight-from-the-fisherman’s-harvest’. From crabs to lobsters, prawns, fishes and squids, they serve just about everything that’s edible from the sea. What’s more, prices are very reasonable and all seafood items are variously prepared -steamed, poached or fried and flavored with rich satiating sauces. However, ordering can be quite tricky as most of these eateries do not provide menus. Just ask the waiter for recommendations or the house specialty. To ensure freshness and customer satisfaction, some eateries even allow patrons to ‘catch’ their own seafood straight from the tank.
Rustically blending in with the village surroundings, many of these restaurants are dingy in appearance and lack modern comforts such as alt-conditioning. The fact that this does not deter the crowd, says something about the food. Most of these restaurants do, however, have wooden patios extending out to the sea, thus providing patrons with cool sea breeze and a charming scenery to enjoy along with their meals. So never mind the distance or the lack of luxury. If value for money seafood is what you want the ordeal is
definitely worth it!
From sunrise to sunset, Gurney Drive is still Penang most popular esplanade.
As the sun slowly creeps over the horizon, the sounds of gentle surf are gradually drowned out by the shuffling of feet against the sidewalk. Its early morning and the elderly have come for their morning walks and exercises at Gurney Drive – Penang’s most popular esplanade.
For many of them, It’s a daily ritual a routine passed down from one generation to another “Something dad use to do when he retired” It’s not all surprising to sometimes see them dragging their blurry-eyed grand children along. You do find a handful of youngsters blazing the sidewalk in their nikes, but the morning at Gurney Drive truly belongs to the older generation. After a good work out, it’s good to stroll across the road for bah kut teh (herbal pork rib soup) and a hearty dose of Chinese tea. There are a couple of coffee shops along the promenade famous for this breakfast treat. A steaming hot breakfast in the cool morning air is even more enjoyable when you have a charming view of the sea. While enjoying the scenery, you can’t help but wonder what this 2KM long esplanade was like in the old days.
Back then, It was known as Penang’s northern beachfront. The area was lined with tall casuarinas. coconut trees and beautiful holiday bungalows.The older generation will remember Sunday picnics on the beach with the family. The water was dean enough for a swim and the view of the surroundings was even more breathtaking then it Is today. And instead of hawker stalls there were adorable tea gardens for a cuppa tea and snack.
When the North Coastal Road was created, the northern beachfront became even more popular especially with the first generation of driving enthusiasts. On New Year’s Eve, yomg motorists would drive along the stretch honking their horns at the stroke of midnight a tradition that lives on till this day. The North Coastal Road was renamed Gurney Drive In honor of Sir Henry Gurney, the Governor of Penang, who was ambushed and and assassinated by the communists during the Emergency.
Over the years, Gurney Drive has seen numerous changes to its surroundings. Today,it’s still a prime beachfront property but many of the old bungalows that once graced the area have been demolished to make way for high-rise condominiums. Those bungalows that survived have been converted Into restaurants or cafes. Luxury hotels and entertainment outlets now ply the western end of the esplanade. The eastern end Is dominated by a huge newly built shopping complex. Next to It is a municipal hawker centre, popular among tourists and locals. The esplanade has become a thriving commercial centre and no longer a place for Idyllic Sunday picnics.
Commercialization has its drawbacks and one of them is traffic congestIon. Gurney Drive Is renowned for Its weekend evening gridlocks, which unfortunately, get worse during festive seasons.
When evening comes, the younger crowd is drawn to Gurney Drive like a moth to a flame. The municipal hawker centre and coffee shops come alive with crowds of locals and tourists hungry for a taste of Penang famous cheap & good’ cuisine. Young families can be seen taking after-dinner strolls along the promenade. The casuarinas, cool night air and stars in the sky aiso exude a romantic atmosphere. It’s not surprising that the esplanade Is a popular haunt for young Chinese couples as well The crowd during festive seasons Is even greater, especially on New Yea?s Eve. Just before midnight. thousands of young celebrants throng the eastern end for a street party and fireworks display. Hence, despite its urbanization, Gurney Drive is still a crowd-puller and will be so for a long, long time to come.
Inside a little shop called Lah Guan Goldsmith (some called Lat Yuen Silversmith) located by the only roundabout in the Balik Pulau, an old man sits and works on his silverwares daily. Fong Ten Sent is his name. He has created numerous skillful, delicate silverwares for kids and adults, such as the ankles, fashion accessories and collectibles.
Master Fong has much to say about him self. Inheriting the silversmith business from his father, he works on his crafts with endless efforts. Recently his works receive acclaims from visitor worldwide and thus he sees a better future from then. After satisfying your appetite, get a feast for your eye to see Master Fong’s silverware, which surely stand out as brilliant souvenirs for your loved ones.
ChinaHouse is known as a traditional compound of three heritage buildings, connected through an open air courtyard and even turned int fourteen areas composed of stores, cafes, restaurants, art galleries as well as multi-purpose performance theatre room.
Extremely Aussie style with breakfast all day long as well as brunch on Sunday. Salads and also sandwiches for lunch and mezze & easy quick mains for dinner. Solitary origin and mixed thoroughly coffee beans espresso taste are generally available through} the qualified baristas.More →
The launch of Penang Hill Food Court and open air theatre will be held on June 7, 2012 (Thursday) at Penang Hill. Opening Ceremony will be officiated by the Chief Minister Y.A.B Tuan Lim Guan Eng. The program will start at 5.00 pm. Cable Car to the Penang Hill is FREE (donated by Hill Council). Among the interesting events are orchestra from Penang Philharmonic, acrobatic action from China, clown performances, Lion Dance and Culture Dance.
Nestled amidst towering hardwoods, ferns and fronds, a new gem arises in the very heart of green rainforests, surrounded by the hills of Sungai Ara. This new exclusive resort is a treat for the senses. Shaded by giant trees and set on the hilly slopes of Penang’s Fig Tree Hill resort are the Hill Pavilhons.
Fig Tree Hill is a rustic new resort retreat for those who want to indulge in a secret hideaway far away from the world. Four contained chalets come complete with a master bedroom, resplendent, with a canopied bed curtained in muslin fluttering in the breeze. Outdoor bathrooms let you walk into your own private garden to take a rain shower. A spacious leisurely sitting room with smooth teakwood settee and gem coloured cushions scattered for comfort. Antique Dutch lamps hang from the high timber ceilings whilst a full wall to floor glasspicture window composes a painting of the natural wild rainforest outside.
An open air dining surrounded by wild heliconias provides the perfect setting for an intimate dinner for two or to host a wine dinner for select guests. A personal butler is assigned to attend to all your needs and see to your comfort. Each chalet comes with its own fully equipped kitchen. Timbered floors are covered with ethnic rugs and railway sleepers form steps and walkways leading to paths to be discovered.
Outside birds sing at dawn and cicadas chorus at dusk. Red dragonflies dance above the natural pool and among the cypress reeds. A floating pavilion sits on the water. Cascading white veils of water empties into tiered lily ponds next to it. Stoned pathways are lined with ornamental flowering banana trees, giant monsteras and fragrant frangipanis reaching out to caress passerbys.
A surprising spring bursts out right in between two chalets. This trickling spring trips over smoothen river bed rocks and tumbles happily from the hilly areas to join into pools of water. Morning walks following these meandering streams will take you to cascading waterfalls and grassy banks beside bamboo groves. Shady jungle trails beckons to be explored. A gym, jacuzzi, Japanese sauna and swimming pool caters for lazy afternoons. Open decks and thatched pavilions beside the water’s edge or by thejungle, fanned by cool breezes, provides a quiet reading spot for the afternoon. A frill wine bar for after dinner drinks and a karaoke room provides entertainment for the night.
Taste and sample an abundance of local fruits like pineapples, mangoesteens, durians, and dukus harvested from the orchard. A fruit tasting picnic is a great way to sample a variety of exotic Malaysian favourite fruits.
Sleep in a Rainforest. Wake up to Paradise!
For more information about Fig Tree Hill Resort
Address: 460 & 461, Off Jalan Kenari,
Sungai Ara, 11900, Bayan Lepas
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 604-2642929
Fax: 604 2641929
www.figtreehillresort.com
Pulau Jerejak is an island locate at the south eastern of Penang Island. This island is rich of history and lot of nice view of flora and fauna.
Pulau Jerejak acquired its alias because the Alcatraz of Malaysia, due to the Jerejak Prison. Situated south eastern tip of Penang Primary Island, this 362ha island is wealthy with history, plants and creatures.
Jerejak island, though less famous in comparison with other islands in Malaysia, has already established its great amount of auspicious historic occasions. Francis Light, founding father of Penang was stated to possess showed up in Pulau Jerejak at the begining of 1786 before heading onto Penang.
Consequently of Francis Light’s earlier ruling whereby immigrants were permitted to assert whatever land they might obvious Penang grew to become flooded with immigrants. Like a precaution step these immigrants were delivered to Jerejak’s health inspection center before these were deported to Penang.
Later within the late 1930’s, the British Empire built a hospital that may house 150 Tuberculosis patients at any given time. It was situated in the eastern area of the island.
A resort using back to natural theme, Jerejak Resort, offers numerous outside activities for people and groups. Here are the lists of activities available.
High Element Activities:
Flying Fox
Suspension Bridge
Rock / Wall Climbing
Abseiling/ Rappelling
Low Element Activities:
Wire Obstacles
Obstacles Circuit
Archery
Other Activities:
Guided Jungle Trekking
Hiking
Mountain Biking Trails
Paint Ball War Games
Water Polo
Beach Soccer / Volleyball / Netball
Health Spa Chalets
Situated atop a eco-friendly slope, from the primary activity centers, the Health spa Village offers tranquility and top- to- toe indulging. Health spa chalets are spacious and furnished with amenities like king-size beds, TV and individually controlled air-conditioning.
Outdoors-air health spa perched in the greatest reason for the Health spa Village offers stimulating massages having a breathtaking view.
Jerejak Rainforest Resort
No. 1, Mk. 13,
Daerah Timur Laut,
Pulau Jerejak,
11900 Bayan Lepas.
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Tel: +604-658 7111 Fax: +604-659 7700 email: reservation@jerejakresort.com Website: http://www.jerejakresort.com
Kuala Lumpur Sales Office: Ancasa Hotel K.L.
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock,
50786, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-2026 6060 ext 7221 Fax: +603-2072 2528 Email: jerejakresort@ancasanet.com
Apple 1 Hotel is the greatest budget hotel that provides cheap & economical accommodation for everybody. For leisure vacationers or individuals on business outings, come and receive an affordable yet comfortable stick with us. Your accommodation can be found in the middle of Penang Island, Bayan Lepas and influences integrated seafront township of Queensbay.
We’re smartly situated opposite Penang’s biggest shopping complex, Queensbay Mall, encircled by major commercial centres for example banks, F&B shops, food courts, supermarkets, treatment centers, hair salons…etc. Minutes from Penang Airport Terminal and Penang Bridge, FTZ – well-referred to as Silicon Valley of Oriental and Sungai Nibong bus terminal, key tourist and cultural sites are easily accessible.More →
An Nur ANcasa located in UNESCO world Heritage site of Georgetown. A budget and friendly service apartment provide 3 air conditioned bedroom with 5 simgle bed.
Every service apartment with private toilet, living hall with sofa, LCD TV, ceiling fan, kitchen and refrigerator.
The service apartment offer facility such as cafe, convenience stores, post office, 24 hours reception and security together with free car park.
An-Nur AnCasa Express is located around Lebuh Carnarvon and Lebuh Buckingham, it is a good location with few historical attraction in Penang such as Islamic Museum, Penang Museum, Fort Cornwallis, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Teochew Temple, Khoo Kongsi Temple, Prangin Mall shopping complex and Little India.
Contact Information:
An-Nur AnCasa Express @ Georgetown
Lot 1238, Jalan Kampung Kolam
10200 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Phone Number: 604-2505570 Fax Number: 604-2505575
Website: http://www.ancasaexpress-georgetown.com