Visit Penang » Places http://www.visitpenang.net all about penang Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:06:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Ferry Ride http://www.visitpenang.net/photos/places/ferry-ride/ http://www.visitpenang.net/photos/places/ferry-ride/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:21:02 +0000 admin http://www.visitpenang.net/?p=223 ferry ride

A fleet of eight ferries, with the names of islands in Malaysia : Pulau Pinang, Pulau Payar, Pulau Angsa, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Rimau, Pulau Undan, Pulau Rawa and Pulau Talang-Talang. Connecting Penang Island with the Mainland and serve as the only means of connection before the Penang bridge was built on 1985.






Ferry Rates:

PEDESTRIAN

  • Adults …………………………… RM 1.20
  • Children (5~12 years old) …… RM0.60

VEHICLES

  • Bicycle ……………….. RM 1.40
  • Motorcycle …………… RM 2.00
  • Trishaw/tricycle ……… RM 3.00
  • Motorcar ……………… RM 7.70
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The first Chinese emigrant settlement in Penang. Emigrant from Fujian province, Canton province can be found around these narrow streets.

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Balik Pulau is famous for its durian, the king of fruit, also famous for its laksa.

]]> http://www.visitpenang.net/photos/places/balik-pulau/feed/ 0 Dr. Sun Yat Sen Meeting Base http://www.visitpenang.net/photos/places/dr-sun-yat-sen-meeting-base/ http://www.visitpenang.net/photos/places/dr-sun-yat-sen-meeting-base/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:59:49 +0000 admin http://www.visitpenang.net/articles/?p=47 dr. sun yat sen

Imagine yourself seeing plans and meetings being carried out by Dr. Sun Yat Sen during the old days.

Cost : A small fee of RM3/person is charged for maintenance of the place

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Tropical Spice Garden is a nice place to get away from the city and get some fresh air.

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