Penang's capital Georgetown, is steeped in history and yet is a modern city with all the facilities and amenities for an exciting and memorable holiday. The island is linked to Province Wellesley or Seberang Perai by the 15.5 kilometer Penang Bridge and a 24-hour ferry service. A well-developed network of road and rail connects Butterworth in Province Wellesley to other parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Penang also has direct international airlinks with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Medan, Tokyo and Osaka. Getting around the island is quite easy.
Buses are convenient and cheap and taxis fast and comfortable.
Visitors an also enjoy the novelty of a leisurely ride in a trishaw. Touring Penang is a pleasant and memorable experience as there are many interesting places to visit. Some of these include the Penang Hill, Snake Temple, Kek Lok Si Temple, The Khoo Kongsi, Kapitan Kling Mosque, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Fort Cornwallis and King Edward Circus Clock Tower, St George's Church, Penang Museum and Art Gallery, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Farm. One of the delights of a visit to Penang is the wonderful variety of food. Prices fluactuate according to the quality of the establishment, which could be a hawker's stall on a street corner, or an international class restaurant.