Trip to Penang - June 2013

We booked this trip 9 months ago with AirAsia, when they were giving free tickets. The tax alone for 4 of us came to $586, incluing Seat Request, Insurance and 1 x 20kg Check-in luggage.

We did not really look forward to the trip as I worked pretty late, (overnite in the last 2 nites) during the last few days before the trip, busy over a project. Thus did not have much time planning the route and places of interest. My wife, Carol, also did not pack until the nite before. For those who knows her, she normally start packing weeks before a trip.

Our flight was at 12:50 pm. So it was a slow bus+MRT ride to the airport that day.

Arrived in Penang Airport, and took a airport cab (RM$44.60) to the hotel, Cititel Penang. The hotel was recommended in a Travel TV show.  Located centrally in Penang Road.

Scene outside the hotel 

Bubble Drink stall just outside Blue Mansion

Blue Mansion - Just a 5 mins walk from Cititel

We did not manage to go in as it was pass visiting hours. Note that there is only 2 - 3 tours daily. Do check the timing on the web.


A typical Mall in Penang.


The famous Nasi Kanda along Penang Rd

Satay Nite Snack.


We went at 1030 am to Blue Mansion the next day. Manage to join the 11 am Guided Tour.
 

   

    
      


 

We then made our way to try the famous Laksa. This is the one near the  Lek Lok Si Temple.


  

 

   

 


 

The Famous Laksa. Frankly, did not like it.

We found this coffe shop along Penang Road. My son like the Char Kway Teow there so much, that we ate it everyday.

 

 

The famous Teochew Chendol

Morning Breakfast of Prata

  

And then we started exploring the city.

We found this restaurant opposite the jetty terminal.

 

 

And all the above for below RM$50.

 

  

 

 

We found the Chow Jetty

 

 
 

Lorong Selamat Char Kway Teow

 

 

Checking Out