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PLACES OF INTERESTS IN PENANG
TIPS FOR TOURISTS
HERITAGE TRAIL
Penang was accorded the status of UNESCO's Heritage Cities of the World on the 7th of July 2008. Malacca City was also given the same status and together, they are now called the Heritage Cities of the Straits of Malacca. So, why not start your vacation or holiday in Penang by going on a Heritage Trail? This Heritage Trail is subdivided into : Check out this site, Tourism Penang to find out more about these places of interest. These trails are located in Georgetown City itself. The locals usually refer to Georgetown City as "Tanjong". It is pretty easy to get around these Heritage Trails. You can start by popping into the Tourist Information Centers below: Addresses of some well known information centers at Penang are:
Penang International Airport (Phone: +604-643 0501)
Georgetown, No. 10,
Other tourist information offices at Penang are:
Tourist Information Offices
Penang Tourist Centre
Penang Tourist Guides Association
Tourism Malaysia Information Centre
The domestic office at Penang is:
Northern Regional Office
Don't forget to pick up this special souvenir "The George Town Heritage Passport". This is a little booklet, packed with description of the 25 heritage sites within the city and is for sale for RM8.00. It is available at the Penang Heritage Trust at 26, Church Street. Tel : 04-2642631 or at :
Do please support the heritage conservation in Georgetown by purchasing this little booklet as for each copy sold, RM1.00 goes to this purpose. TRANSPORT Rapid Bus Transport Route Maps, Penang
Rapid Penang Bus Routes
MORE PENANG EVENTS OR HAPPENINGS
Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)
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