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Penang is located on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It comprises the Penang Island and a strip on the mainland named Province Wellesley which is linked by the Penang Bridge, which is the third longest bridge in the world.

The Island measures a modest 285 sq. kms and is inhabited by somewhat over a million people who hail from a diverse blend of cultures and religions. The fine beaches of Penang are ideal for all types of water sports and its resorts of international standard have attracted lots of tourists for holiday and recreation.

There are several tourist destinations in Penang. The Penang Hill is 832 meters from the sea level and is only accessible by funicular railway. The top of the hill offers a panoramic view of the city and the coastal area.

On the top of the hill, there are gardens, a small cafe shop, a hotel as well as a Hindu temple and a Muslim mosque.

The Ferringhi Beach is a stretch of sandy beaches which is a perfect place for sea sports, sun bathing and pure relaxation. Along the stretch there are world class resorts which offer all facilities.

Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in south East Asia, built in 1890. The 30 meter pagoda is a mixture of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture.

The "Pure Cloud Temple", popularly known as snake temple due to the large number of snakes that stay here is another famous tourist spot. The Wat Chayamangkalaram is the temple of the reclining Buddha representing the Thai architecture. The Penang Bird Farm is also very well known.

There are many convenient options of transport in Penang. Taxis, Buses or Trishaws provide a convenient way to see around the city. Most major international and local car rental companies offer a good choice of vehicles and packages. Motorcycles and bicycles also offer inexpensive and fun ways of exploring the island.

Penang State Museum Visit the Penang State Museum on Tours to Penang. Penang State Museum is housed in the former Penang Free School built in two stages one in 1896 and the other in 1906. The older half of the building collapsed due to heavy bombing and the museum is located in the other half of the building. The exhibits in the museum are categorized according to customs and traditional costumes, historical sites, houses of worship, traditional trades and important incidents, namely, Penang Riots, Japanese and Occupation. The special rooms display paintings of military man Captain Robert Smith and impressions of William Daniel. The family of Late Dato' Haji Fathil Basheer had donated the original handwritten Quran and traditional Malay weapons. The statue of Sir Francis Light, founder of Penang, built of bronze stands in front of the museum. Beside the statue is the former Penang Hill Railway Carriage, now used as a shop by Penang Heritage Trust to sell antiques, books, postcards and souvenirs. Suffolk House Suffolk House is a must see on Tours to Penang. The founder of Penang, Sir Francis Light, built a beautiful garden house called Suffolk House in Penang for his lovely wife Martina. This house was an exact replica of his own house in England where he had spent his childhood. Later, the Suffolk House became he residence of the governors for nearly hundred years. This garden house stands in ruins behind the present Methodist Boy's School. The Suffolk House became a warm and graceful house during the period of Governor Phillips. There are plans to restore and preserve the Suffolk House by the Municipal Corporation.

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