Pulau Pinang

Calendar of Event 2009 at George Town.Penang

Calendar of Event 2009 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 2 Feb Thaipusam A fascinating Hindu festival that includes a parade of purification and cheansing rituals. Venue: Chariot proccession will be from Penang Street though the streets of George Town proceeding to the waterfall Murugan Temple on 1st Feb 2009 and return on 3rd Feb 200 Organiser: Penang Hindo Endowments Board Tel: +604-650 5215 6-8 Mar F1 Road Show 2009 In conjuction with the Petronas Grand Prix 2009 at Sepang a showcase of racing cars will be featured- a golden opportunity for enthusiats uo North to share intnesity of the exciting racing affair. Venue: Auto-City Juru Organiser: Auto City Tel:+604-501 1222 24-31 Dec Auto-City New Year Countdown Pesta A family-oriented celebration with artistes, entertainment, cultural & musical shows, children activities and more to welcome the coming New Year at Auto-City Vanue: Auto-City juru Organiser: Auto-City Tel: +640-501 1222

Heritage centres

Heritage centres 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).

Famous Beach

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

Waterfalls

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

Recreation Park

Recreation Park 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

Temple

Temple 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

Food Recommended

Food Recommended 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,

Recommended to buy

Recommended to buy Tambun Biscuit also call tau sah peah (豆沙饼)

Cities

Cities 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

Peninsula

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