Penang

Known as "The Pearl of the Orient" needs little introduction.  From its establishment as a British trading outpost in 1786, it is today a bustling metropolitan city with a unique lend of East and West. Here may be found many scenic delights and architectural splendours.  Mosques, temples and churches are scattered all over this lovely tropical paradise.  Historic sites such as Fort Cornwallis draw many visitors. Recreational parks and gardens bear testimony to the richness of Penang's flora and fauna. Penang is also a shopper’s paradise with prices to match anything you may find elsewhere in the world.  And when it comes to food, Penang is second to none, with many fine restaurants and stalls offering a wide variety of both local and foreign delicacies. Or if you wish there are the fine beaches on which to relax the hours away.

Fort Cornwallis - the fort was built on the site of Captain Francis Light’s landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it was replaced by a concrete structure built by convict labour in 1804. Today an open-air amphitheatre, a history gallery and a handicraft centre occupy the interior.
Snake Temple - built in 1850, this temple is the sanctuary of pit vipers, which coil around pillars, beams and potted plants within the temple. They are said to be rendered harmless by the smoke of incense.
Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple - this Buddhist temple of Thai architecture houses a 33 metre gold-plated reclining Buddha, said to be one of the longest in the world.
Kek Lok Si Temple - one of the finest Buddhist temples in SE Asia, Kek Lok Si took 20 years to build. Built in tiers, the temple culminates with the beautifully crafted “Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas”