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Penang is a state of Malaysia as well as the name of an island off the northwestern coast of Malaysia. The state is renowned for nice beaches and fascinating multicultural history which is full of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Most of the interesting attractions are located within the island, including the marvelous city of Georgetown where is a former trading posts of the glorious British Empire in the Malacca Strait.
The state's capital city, Georgetown, has been titled as a UNESCO World Heritage site, as it is packed with old buildings, and possesses a unique Sino-Portuguese townscape unlike other destination in Southeast Asia. It is recommended taking a visit to the Colonial Quarter of Beach Street where Fort Cornwallis and some other historical buildings are located. Apart from the historical quarters, the famous China Town, the aromatic street of Little India, magnificent Kapitan Keling Mosque, and Penang's tallest building and shopping complex of Komtar are also worth a stopover.
For those who wish to escape from the in town, Penang also offers the traveler many pristine natural properties. Penang Hill located not so far away from Georgetown is where the visitor can find nice restaurants, a mosque, a Hindu temple and it is the best view point for a panoramic view of Georgetown, the mainland, and Penang Bridge. But if you are fond of beaches or outdoorsy activities, Tanjung Bungah Beach, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Muka Head, and Pantai Keracut are where you should not miss.