PENANG, 370km from Kuala Lumpur on
Malaysia's northwestern coast, is a state and an
island. Everything of interest in Penang State is
on Penang Island, locally called Pulau Penang. A
large island of 285 square kilometres, it is
connected to the mainland by a bridge and by
round-the-clock ferry services from Butterworth.
The island's capital and Malaysia's
second-largest city, Georgetown, is also often
referred to as "Penang". Most visitors make
day-trips out from Georgetown to the island's
north-coast beaches of Batu Ferringhi and
Tanjung Bungah. These beaches, boast 5 star
hotels and great water sports.
Malaysia's northwestern coast, is a state and an
island. Everything of interest in Penang State is
on Penang Island, locally called Pulau Penang. A
large island of 285 square kilometres, it is
connected to the mainland by a bridge and by
round-the-clock ferry services from Butterworth.
The island's capital and Malaysia's
second-largest city, Georgetown, is also often
referred to as "Penang". Most visitors make
day-trips out from Georgetown to the island's
north-coast beaches of Batu Ferringhi and
Tanjung Bungah. These beaches, boast 5 star
hotels and great water sports.
Five kilometres west of Batu Ferringhi, the small
fishing kampung of TELUK BAHANG is the place
to come to escape the development. The long
spindly pier towards the far end of the village with
its multitude of fishing boats is the focus of daily
life. Beyond the pier, a small path disappears into
the forest and it's a two-hour trek west to the
lighthouse at Muka Head . The beaches around
this rocky headland are better than the ones at
Teluk Bahang itself, but since the big hotels run
boat trips out here, it's unlikely that you'll have
them to yourself.
fishing kampung of TELUK BAHANG is the place
to come to escape the development. The long
spindly pier towards the far end of the village with
its multitude of fishing boats is the focus of daily
life. Beyond the pier, a small path disappears into
the forest and it's a two-hour trek west to the
lighthouse at Muka Head . The beaches around
this rocky headland are better than the ones at
Teluk Bahang itself, but since the big hotels run
boat trips out here, it's unlikely that you'll have
them to yourself.
Fort Cornwallis
Fort Cornwallis is a fort built by British Captain
Francis Light when he landed on Penang Island
in1786. Originally a wooden structure, the fort
was rebuilt between 1808 and 1810. Named after
Charles Marquis Cornwallis, a distinguished
Governor General of India, the fort was designed
to protect the harbor from attacks.
Fort Cornwallis is a fort built by British Captain
Francis Light when he landed on Penang Island
in1786. Originally a wooden structure, the fort
was rebuilt between 1808 and 1810. Named after
Charles Marquis Cornwallis, a distinguished
Governor General of India, the fort was designed
to protect the harbor from attacks.
Much of the old fort still remains today. The
grounds have been converted into a public park
with an open air theater, Cannons retrieved by
the British from pirates still keep guard over the
old fort. The most famous of the old cannons is
the Seri Rambai, which dates back to the 1600s.
Local beliefs have it that infertile women can
become fertile by placing flowers in the barrel of
the cannon and offering special prayers
grounds have been converted into a public park
with an open air theater, Cannons retrieved by
the British from pirates still keep guard over the
old fort. The most famous of the old cannons is
the Seri Rambai, which dates back to the 1600s.
Local beliefs have it that infertile women can
become fertile by placing flowers in the barrel of
the cannon and offering special prayers
| Trishaw riders taking an afternoon nap under tropical trees is now the scene inside the fort. |
| Dinner on the ocean front is a nightly affair in Penang |
| Shangri La's Rasa Sayang Resort Penang Island |
| GRAND PLAZA PARKROYAL - Batu Ferringhi Beach - Penang |
| The Grand Plaza Parkroyal is famous throughout South-East Asia and Malaysia for the quality of its food and beauty of its beaches. Penang Island is where the Malaysians come to enjoy a tropical getaway, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. |
| EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL |
| The Majestically historic luxurious all suite hotel located on the waterfront in Georgetown. Fully renovated colonial style suites with 24 hours butler service and complete guestroom amenities. |
| Ponies graze on the grounds of Fort Cornwallis |
| Walk the grounds of the Fort that overlooks the ocean |
Fort Cornwallis
Taken from the journals of MIMH 2006
So, we are off to the island of Penang, Pearl of
the Orient. You can see the excitement in every
one's faces as our convoy approaches the jetty to
board the ferry to the island. It has been another
hot day and some of us are ready to strip off
some clothes, get changed into our bathing suits,
and head for the ocean for a refreshing dip
...............me first!!!
It is about a 20 minute ride on the ferry to the
island, and most of us come out of our cars to
stretch and enjoy the cool breeze at the front of
the ferry as it ploughs through the water. Some of
us take pictures of the island as the ferry
approached the jetty and others show off their
souvenirs from the Padi Museum. Did I tell you I
bought a 'Kris', a Malaysian sword?
(Horn sound) Our ferry has arrived at the jetty on
the island of Penang. We quickly get back into our
cars to get ready to disembark. The cars slowly
pull out of the ferry and make their way into the
city. I really have to give credit to the police force
again. What a task. What an
accomplishment.
First stop on the island - Fort Cornwallis. We park
on the street nearby and walk toward the fort.
There to greet us at the entrance is the Lion
Dance Troop. If you haven't seen one of these
performances, you are missing something Truly
Asian. The beat of the drums and the show of skill
in maneuvering the 'lion head' can be quite
entrancing.
Inside the fort, lunch is served 'campfire' style.
Very creative set up, which compliments the
location. This is basically how the occupants of
the fort used to have their meals in the past. Little
stalls are set up offering the local dishes of the
island. We browse through each stall
filling up our plates and sit under a huge shade
tree for relief from the sun. After lunch we are
entertained by a local dance troop and then get a
chance to discover the fort on our own.
Taken from the journals of MIMH 2006
So, we are off to the island of Penang, Pearl of
the Orient. You can see the excitement in every
one's faces as our convoy approaches the jetty to
board the ferry to the island. It has been another
hot day and some of us are ready to strip off
some clothes, get changed into our bathing suits,
and head for the ocean for a refreshing dip
...............me first!!!
It is about a 20 minute ride on the ferry to the
island, and most of us come out of our cars to
stretch and enjoy the cool breeze at the front of
the ferry as it ploughs through the water. Some of
us take pictures of the island as the ferry
approached the jetty and others show off their
souvenirs from the Padi Museum. Did I tell you I
bought a 'Kris', a Malaysian sword?
(Horn sound) Our ferry has arrived at the jetty on
the island of Penang. We quickly get back into our
cars to get ready to disembark. The cars slowly
pull out of the ferry and make their way into the
city. I really have to give credit to the police force
again. What a task. What an
accomplishment.
First stop on the island - Fort Cornwallis. We park
on the street nearby and walk toward the fort.
There to greet us at the entrance is the Lion
Dance Troop. If you haven't seen one of these
performances, you are missing something Truly
Asian. The beat of the drums and the show of skill
in maneuvering the 'lion head' can be quite
entrancing.
Inside the fort, lunch is served 'campfire' style.
Very creative set up, which compliments the
location. This is basically how the occupants of
the fort used to have their meals in the past. Little
stalls are set up offering the local dishes of the
island. We browse through each stall
filling up our plates and sit under a huge shade
tree for relief from the sun. After lunch we are
entertained by a local dance troop and then get a
chance to discover the fort on our own.
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| Mata Kuching fruit Literally translated, Mata Kuching means 'cat eyes'...and by the looks of it, you can guess why it is called the 'mata kuching' fruit. The white flesh that surrounds the black seed is soft, sweet and juicy. Encased in a tan colored skin that is easily peeled, the mata kuching fruit is a great snacking fruit any time of the day. |
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