Witness Charming Places with Cheap Holidays to Penang

Penang leaves a great impression on its visitors with its cosmopolitan environment, modern shopping and entertainment complexes, and some enchanting beaches. This beautiful Malaysian island destination has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent times and offers several exciting experiences. Its capital was listed as one of the must-see destinations by the Los Angeles Times in 2016 and was described as one of the 17 best destinations by CNN the very next year. In the year 2017, the island had the privilege of being placed among the top 10 budget-friendly destinations of Asia by the Time magazine.

You can enjoy cheap holidays to Penang if you plan your visit during the wet season between May and October. This is the time when the island destination gets lesser tourists owing to the rains and the hotels offer attractive discounts on room rates. From February to April, the climate in Penang is quite pleasant and favourable for visiting the popular attractions. The best time to visit the island would be between months of November and January. You'll enjoy an extremely pleasant weather in this season. However, this is also a peak tourist season and the hotel accommodations can get very expensive. If you plan to visit during this season, you'll have to book your holiday packages or hotel stays several months in advance.

During your Penang holidays, you'll get the opportunity to explore the region's popular places. One of them is the capital city, George Town. It has several heritage buildings with a fascinating architecture and this is the reason why the city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll be delighted to visit the Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple, which is one of the most popular attractions on the island. This South Indian Hindu temple was built in the year 1997 and is dedicated to Arulmigu Karumariamman, regarded as the mother deity by the Tamil population. Also worth exploring is a Buddhist temple known as the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple. It features a giant statue of Lord Buddha and has a majestic architecture.

While enjoying your cheap holidays to Penang, you can also indulge in some thrilling activities outdoors. Among them is a trip in the funicular train on the Penang Hill. If you're an adventure enthusiast, you can try zip-lining in Teluk Bahang. You can also try some jungle-trekking in this part of Penang while exploring the recreational forest. The hiking trail in this area would take you through enchanting natural surroundings, including the wonderful ponds and streams.

As you take a walk on the streets of this island destination, you'll get the chance to enjoy savoury treats from the local cuisine. Mee Goreng, prepared by frying thin, yellow noodles with garlic, shallots, prawns, and onions is one of the most delicious dishes. Another delectable dish is Char Kway Teow, which is made by mixing big, flat noodles with soy sauce, prawns, bean sprouts, and egg. For breakfast, you can try Nasi Lemak. It consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and served with a few ingredients like hard-boiled egg and peanuts.

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