Yo yo! Wassup, peeps? I'm Wan Ying, 22 years old, an ordinary girl who are passionate in photography and super proud to be Penangite and foodie =)
18th March, Saturday, Over Sunny Day！ 😏
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Are you planning a Penang trip? Are you finding a Penang local trip?
Explore the beauty of Penang is full of surprises, let’s check it out together!
In this blog, I'm going to show you what are the exiting things to do in Penang. Forget about other ordinary tourist spot, follow me to see how can you enjoy, play & eat in Penang just like the LOCAL. I'll be featuring FOODs, THINGS to do, HERITAGE sites and OOTD! Scroll until the end as this might be one of the best guide you'll consider to follow 🙌
First, we will kick off the trip early in the morning at Penang Hill! If you are looking for a place to have a stunning perspective of Penang, this is the place you must go. I know it is difficult to wake up at 6AM but believe me, the weather and sunrise worth your morning time.
*Shhh,I only share this to you - this place is 5 degrees cooler than Georgetown!
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The most convenient way to get up is by train. The journey usually takes about 5 to 10 mins only.
Tips: Make sure you go early during PH or Weekend to skip long queues.
#1.Penang Hill ★★★★★
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Tadaaaa!!! The sunrise macam yes~ You will thanks the alarm clock for waking you up early in the morning when you manage to captured this beautiful moment!
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Look at all the happy faces except for the middle one, I guess she's still missing her bed hoho~
Address: Perbadanan Bukit Bendera, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam, 11500 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Ticket: Children RM 5 Time: 6:30am - 11pm
(4 - 12 Years Old)
Adult RM 10
Senior Citizen RM 5
(60 Years Old & Above)
Do check their website for more details. (Penang Hill Official Website)
Second, time for some good foods to refuel before moving on to next stop~ 😍
ps: hidden gem waiting for you!
ps: hidden gem waiting for you!
#2.Air Itam Market ★★★☆☆
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There’s no better way than to explore into local markets if you are keen to experience what the locals do daily.
Air Itam Market is a morning market that are well known among the Air Itam community. Grab your breakfast here / walk around to see how the local bargain, you might be the lucky one to discover some great local treasures.
"Ban Chang Kueh" (Chinese Pancake)
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One of the hidden gem we found before going to our "real" stop. Traditional Chinese peanut pancake that filled w/ margarine, peanuts and sugar.
Price: Brown Sugar (RM1.20), White Sugar (RM1.10)
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee ✔
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Our "real" stop! Spot the two elderly sisters in their special way of setting up their stall on the ground since 1946! YES 72 YEARS! 😮
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Their specialty are the unique chili paste and the soup cook over a charcoal stove. The sisters are located near the Air Itam Methodist Church, or you may ask around for their location. *Isn't she cute? Ahma smiling at my camera when she caught me taking picture. 😆
Address: Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Pasar, Air Itam, Penang Island 11090, Malaysia
Time: 7:30am - 1pm / until sold out (Every Tuesday Close)
Price: About RM4 per bowl
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"Walk around to try cheap and local breakfast"
Third! After feeding your stomach, it's time to visit our next station! Are you excited as I am? 😎
#3.Kek Lok Si ★★★☆☆
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Kek Lok Si – the largest Buddhist temple in the whole of Southeast Asia. W/ friends or family, you can easily spend few hours there exploring the temples. *Must-visit-spot Kuan Yin statue, the Goddess of Mercy.
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Our tired yet satisfied faces 😁
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Along the way, you’ll find ribbons hanging on a wishing tree. There are different ribbons relate to a specific wish and each cost only RM 1. You may write your name or wishes at the back of the ribbon and hang it on the wishing tree to pass along wishes and prayers.
*I chose "Family To Be Safe" OHANA is everything 👪
Address: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia
Time: 7am-9pm (daily)
Last but definitely not the least, time to head down to town area and explore the beauty of Georgetown and also FOODssss!
Chew Jetty
Address: Chew Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Admission: Free Time: Open 24 Hours Daily
I swear riding this is more nervous than checking your grades lol.
Anyway it was fun to try something new but please SAFETY first!🙏
Price: from RM 5 - RM 25 depends on the types of vehicle.
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Address: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia
Time: 7am-9pm (daily)
Admission: Free Entrance,
RM 3 one way (Kuan Yin statue), RM 2 for the pagoda
Website: Kek Lok SiLast but definitely not the least, time to head down to town area and explore the beauty of Georgetown and also FOODssss!
#4.CHEW JETTY ★★★★☆
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- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- One of Six Heritage Clan Jetties
- One of the must-visit place in Georgetown.
Address: Chew Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Admission: Free Time: Open 24 Hours Daily
#5.Street Art ★★★★☆
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The Lithuanian artist - Ernest Zacharevic has visited Penang in the year of 2012 during George Town Festival and brighten up Georgetown by painted a number of insta-worthy murals.
Street Art is all along the heritage sites, it requires some times to discover all of them, you may rent a motorcycle / bike nearby Armenian Street to explore the secrets of heritage sites.
*Take it as an extra exercise to burn calories
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Anyway it was fun to try something new but please SAFETY first!🙏
#6.AiYu Jelly (爱玉冰)✔
After a short exercise session under 32 degree, FINALLY something refreshing as reward yayyy! This is something local will have as dessert especially when the sun is too "FRIENDLY" .
Aiyu jelly served with sweet lychee and a touch of lemon slice - this is something you'll die for during the hot day!!
Address: Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Time: 12:30pm - 7:30pm (Closed on Monday)
Price: RM 2.20 per bowl
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Fried snacks stall along the way~------------------------------------------------------
Below are the itinerary guide to conclude this trip!
FEEL FREE to save it 💙
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TIPS: APPLY SUNSCREEN !
Group photos w/ the most crazy yet lovely pals~ 😍
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A small clip for our trip 🙆
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#O-O-T-D
I'm that type of person who just want to grab-and-go especially going out for the whole day.
- Simple, Easy, Comfortable -
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Denim Jacket (Taobao) - RM 25
Headband (H&M) - 6.99 SGD
Shirt (OMFT) - 25 SGD
Watch (Daniel Wellington) - RM699
Bracelet (WTF Penang) - RM 20
Short (Brands Outlet) - RM 39.90
Sneaker (Converse) - RM 189.90
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That's all for today!
Stay tune for future updates~
Instagram: wanying_k
Group Members:
Wooi Sze Yin
Seow Phaik Qi
Ong Ee Yvonne
Thong Kah Man
Tourist:
Aaron Montano
Janice Ong
Audrea Ooi
Zane Yoon
Photographer:
Wan Ying
Yvonne
Aaron
Zane
- Simple, Easy, Comfortable -
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Source: (WY, 2018)
Denim Jacket (Taobao) - RM 25
Headband (H&M) - 6.99 SGD
Shirt (OMFT) - 25 SGD
Watch (Daniel Wellington) - RM699
Bracelet (WTF Penang) - RM 20
Short (Brands Outlet) - RM 39.90
Sneaker (Converse) - RM 189.90
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That's all for today!
Stay tune for future updates~
Instagram: wanying_k
Group Members:
Wooi Sze Yin
Seow Phaik Qi
Ong Ee Yvonne
Thong Kah Man
Tourist:
Aaron Montano
Janice Ong
Audrea Ooi
Zane Yoon
Photographer:
Wan Ying
Yvonne
Aaron
Zane
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