Highlights Of Penang

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the Malaysian culture by visiting attractions that reveal the lifestyle of the local people and the natural beauty surrounding Penang. In the picturesque countryside just outside the city, you will tour a factory and observe the art of using dyes and wax to print spectacular batik designs on fabric. You will also have the opportunity to purchase batik merchandise. You will then take in the gorgeous coastal scenery on the way to a butterfly farm that has collected more than 100 species in an effort to conserve them. To understand other aspects of Malaysia, you may browse the reptile house and a museum of enlightening Asian artifacts. In time, you will observe more of the countryside before stopping at a produce market where you will see local fruits such as durian, mangosteen and cempedak, a highly aromatic fruit that resembles a melon with spines. A stop at lengthy Penang Bridge presents another perspective of coastal Malaysia.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain an understanding of the local culture through a variety of representative attractions.
• Observe the production of iconic Malaysian batik fabrics.
• Meander through an idyllic butterfly farm and browse a market full of exotic fruits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.