The island of Penang ('Pearl of the Orient') is one of the oldest British settlements in Malaysia and has long been one of South East Asia's finest destinations with outstanding beaches and many exotic sights including the legendary Snake Temple and beautiful Kek Lok Si Temple.
In cosmopolitan Georgetown, Malaysia's compact capital city, you might like to visit the historic Fort Cornwallis, constructed by the British in the 18th Century, or to explore the lively Chinatown or Little India districts.
