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 Big Fat Pig competition is held on 15th of the 11th month of the Lunar calendar every year at Batu Gantong “Mountain God” temple, organised by Lian Qing Gong. This competition originated from Lianhua Mountain in TongAn city (Fujian Province) in China and has a history of over 50 years, when the urn was brought by the migrants to Penang island.

The Big Fat Pig competition is a festival to celebrate the Mountain God’s birthday. The heaviest pig after removal of hair and its organ will win the owner a gold medal. The heaviest pig in year 2007 is 437kg. After the competition, the pork is given out free to the people from the neighbourhood.

Giant dragon jolsticks, pink tortoise buns, eggs, fruits, roasted pigs, are essential for prayers.

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Thaipusam is a festival celebrated heavily in Penang every year. It’s a colourful festival with many devotees fulfilling their vows carrying kavadis, carrying milks, piercing the skin, tongue or cheeks.

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One of the important festivals celebrated in Penang, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Kew Ong Yeah) is celebrated on the 1st till the 9th day of the Nine month in the Lunar calendar. Many devotees goes on vegetarian diet during this 9 days. This year, there is a 20-float procession held.

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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.

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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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Pantai Kerachut is located at the north-east side of Penang Island. It is one of the beaches under the care of Penang National Park and is relatively undisturbed and tranquil beach is popular among the locals. You can choose to hike for approx 45 minutes or charter a boat at approx RM 50 per way.

One of the attraction of Pantai Kerachut is its unique Meromictic Lake. The lake water consist of 2 different layer, the top layer is the warmer saltier water from the sea and the cold fresh water from the mountain is near the bottom of the lake. Both the sea water and the fresh water meet up at this lake to form this unique phenomenon.

Watch out for jelly fish though if you plan to swim in the sea.

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If you enter the clan temple, you feel a sudden serenity eventhough the temple is located beside the very busy Chulia street. It is also the 2006 winner of an Award of Merit from the Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation.

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