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31 Jan Chinese New Year Open House Celebrating the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Penang's Famous landmarks. Venue: Armenian Street, Cannon Street, Chulia Street, Soo Hong Lan, Ah Quay Street, Kampong Kolam Organiser: Penang Youth Clan Council Tel: +6016-489 8868 Email: [email protected]

8 Feb Chap Goh Meh Celebration 2009 Also know as Chinese Valentine's Day, the 15th night of the Lunar New Year is celebrated with much joy and excitement, to mark the end of the festivities, Vanue: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling Organiser: Penang Chinese Town Hall Tel: +604-261 7194

Heritage centres

• Kek Lok Si (极乐寺)
• Penang Hill (升旗山)
• Penang Bridge (槟威大桥)
• War Museum - Open every day, 9AM-7PM
• Fort Cornwallis - Open 9AM to 6:30PM on Mondays to Saturdays. Admission costs RM3.00 (adult) and RM1.00 (children).

• Batu Ferringhi Beach - Northern Coast of Penang Island
• Tanjung Bungah Beaches
• Teluk Bahang Beach

• Batu Ferringi - opposite Bayview Pacific Hotel
• Titi Kerawang - Western side of the Island

• Penang Botanic Gardens - Open daily, 5AM-8PM. Free admission.
• Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hisbiscus & Reptile Garden - ). This garden is close to Hotel Equatorial and is about 10 minutes from Penang International Airport
• Penang Butterfly Farm - Open Mon–Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat, Sun and public holidays 9AM–6PM
• Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium - Daily 10AM-5PM. Adult RM5, children (7-12 years old) RM2, free admission for children under 7.
• Tropical Spice Garden
• Tropical Fruit Farm
• Penang Bird Park

• Goddess of Mercy/Kuan Yin at Kek Lok Si Temple
• Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Temple
• Snake Temple- One of the oldest temple at Penang
• A clay figurine at Dharmikarama Thai Temple, Penang

• Street food - Assam Laksa,fried kuey teow, Cendol, Muar Chee, Ais Kachang, Lor Bak, Chee Chuang Fun, Nasi Kandar, Satay, Hokkien Mee, Loh Mee, Rojak, Lok lok,

• Tambun Biscuit also call tau sah peah (豆沙饼)

The Island

• Georgetown - The capital of Penang. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008.
• Batu Ferringhi - Located on the north coast.
• Bayan Lepas
• Balik Pulau

• Butterworth - The mainland gateway to Penang.
• Bukit Mertajam
• Bandar Perda
• Nibong Tebal
• Simpang Ampat
• Seberang Jaya
• Tasek Gelugor