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Friday, April 25, 2014

Top 25 Experience #6: Heritage trails and Hawker food - George Town, Penang.



Now its come the top experience number six. a long way to go until its 25. :)

And number six goes to Penang. 

Penang, food capital of Malaysia. But it’s not just steaming woks that draw the visitors in. George Town is a cultural beacon all on its own, reflected in its UNESCO World Heritage Site title.


Awarded the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the lively capital of Penang has over 200 years of history and cultural heritage under its belt. Well-preserved colonial buildings and historical architecture draw in the art buffs, while traditional trades, handed down from generation to generation, ensure that age-old culture remains intact. George Town is also renowned for its mouth-watering food, attracting steady streams of foodies from around the world to its warm shores.












Must Do

Go on one of the city's heritage trails either on foot or via trishaw

Plunge into a glorious gastronomic journey sampling the many hawker's delights such as char kuey teow and prawn noodles

(picture and source: Tourism Malaysia)

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