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It is at night that Malaysia comes alive, and our Penang accommodation will have you centred amidst the action. The most popular places to go to are Upper Penang Road, with its many trendy pubs, and Chulia Street which is awash pubs, bars, discos, and cafes popular with travellers. Penang Island is a food lovers paradise, and was recognised by Time Magazine in 2004 as having the best street food in Asia. Again this is most visible at night, when local traders set up stalls along the main street selling everything from laksa to fried kuay.

Many of the hotels in Penang, are in the heart of the regions major shopping districts. There are numerous shopping complexes, and colourful open air bazaars that offer a variety of goods, both locally made and imported at competitive prices. So visit Penang, and see why it is without a doubt, considered Malaysia’s most sought after tourist destination.