11 cool and romantic things to do in Penang

If you decided to go on a vacation somewhere around St. Valentine's Day, Penang is probably right destination for you. Besides being the economic center of this part of Malaysia, he still has much more to offer.

Sightseeing of the Tropical Spice Garden

If you happen to be in Penang, be sure to stop by the Tropical Spice Garden. All who visited this destination say it is a true oasis of peace. You could listen to lectures about many different types of tropical plants while browsing, and finally as a gift, you will receive cup of a ginger tea. If you take into account the space around you, this really can be very romantic.

Visiting Asia Camera Museum Penang

You were probably in countless museums during your travels in to foreign countries. But have you ever been to a museum that is solely dedicated to cameras? We believe that answer is certainly no. One of the few is precisely in Penang. You will enjoy the many thousands of different examples, and for some of them probably you even never heard of.

Catching butterflies in the Penang Butterfly Farm

This is truly a unique experience. Every once and awhile, you see a butterfly, but in the butterfly farm you will have the opportunity to see the entire swarms, to catch them and to enjoy the atmosphere that cannot be experienced every day. When you close your eyes, only to hear is the sound of thousands butterflies’ wings

Exploring different religions in the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple

If you are coming for the first time in Asia, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the Burmese Buddhism in very oldest Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia. It was built in the early 19th century, and no matter how many times you visited temple, every time it will leave you breathless. Buildings and spirit are best described by experience them.

Have your picture taken next to the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

This is probably the only indigo blue 19th-century building in the world. It belonged to a great merchant, Cheong Fatt Tze. To build such a fascinating building was not at all easy. The material was transported from all over the world; granite came all way from Scotland. Over time, building became a little rusty, but have a photo taken in this place is definitely one of the funniest memories that will have you.

Take an interesting political conversation in the Sun Yat Sen Museum

Whether you're with friends, your partner or alone traveling through Penang, do not forget to stop by the Sun Yat Sen museum. San Yat - Sen was a Chinese nationalist who has founded the Republic of China in 1912. In this very house he was plotting to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. You can buy interesting souvenirs and brochures, and when you come back to hometown, you can brag about your knowledge of the political situation in Asia. It is apt to you.

Sunset on the Penang Hill

If you are traveling with your better half, you can easily take one afternoon for a walk to Penang Hill. The distance from the center of Georgetown is almost 4 km and it is located at an altitude of about 750m. If you want to complete the experience, for about $ 50 you can hire professional guides and escorts. Apart from that you would enjoy walking the crown of experience comes with a view that is, in one word, fantastic.

Feel the real adventure in the Flee Sixty Room Escape

If you have ever watched Prison Break or Panic Room, this is the right place for you and your friends. If you are on a business trip, you can use this experience as a team building. Basically, the rules were known, it is necessary for every individual to take effort so the team could escape from the room. Those who have tried it say that this is the fastest 60 minutes in life.

Purchase of souvenirs in the Raz Kashmir

What is a vacation without souvenirs? Raz Kashmir is the right place for acquiring one. Raz Kashmir specializes in making souvenirs from Kashmir, Nepal and Tibet. Here you could find everything, from silk scarves and curtains, woolen carpets and sweaters, to ornamental stones from Tibet. And all this has very affordable prices. It is not recommended to stay longer than 3 hours.

A walk on the beach Bora Bora

Take advantage of your trip, whether you are here with friends or with your loved one and walk the beach of Bora Bora. Those who are regular guests say the most beautiful time for walk is in the sunset. It is located about 50 minutes from Georgetown and for the last few kilometers, all is the coastline.

Tropical Fruit Farm

Here you can try everything that you don’t have chance to try it before. If you come from far away to Penang, it is mandatory to stop for organic tropical fruit farm. Since you probably buy mainly in supermarkets, you did not have the opportunity to become familiar with the techniques of organic fruit production. This is a unique opportunity. On the farm of tropical fruits are grown several dozen different varieties and for most of them you probably have never even heard. But do try it; the taste is divine.