City Hall,Penang.

Port guide:George Town (Penang),Malaysia

Diverse ethnic groups have created an eclectic variety of architecture,religions,cultural observances and cuisines in the quirky capital of Penang

  • Brian Johnston
This tropical garden oasis faces a picturesque white-sand beach.

Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations

Penang has a name for itself as one of Malaysia’s food hotspots. A walk through its spice history helps explain why.

  • Emily McAuliffe
Penang International Airport is Malaysia's third busiest.

Airport review:Penang International Airport

Malaysia's third busiest airport – after Kuala Lumpur and Kotu Kinabalu – is 16 kilometres from the centre of George Town.

  • Belinda Jackson
Explore art and eateries on George Town's Love Lane.

Penang,Malaysia travel guide and things to do:Tips from an expert expat

Penang is well known for its local street food,and whatever you recommend,someone also has one better!

  • Belinda Jackson
Fresh vegetable spring roll.

Food tour of Penang,Malaysia:Why this is one of Asia's best destinations for food

Malay,Chinese,Indian and European fusion culture has produced a glorious food scene.

  • Brian Johnston
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A swing bridge across the meromictic lake.

Penang National Park,Malaysia:Where to see one of Earth's greatest'vortex'spectacles

There are not too many places on Earth where such a vortex of conditions exist,says my guide.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion won awards for its renovation as a boutique hotel.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion):The most atmospheric Chinese hotel that isn't in China

The meticulously renovated Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang is one of the world's most unusual historic hotels.

  • Brian Johnston
One of the colonial-era style lounge areas at Seven Terraces,Penang.

Seven Terraces hotel review,Penang,Malaysia:an elegant tribute to a bygone era

Lodgings fit for a future king – Prince Charles was here a few months ago.

  • Linda Morris
Street art Boy On Bike by Ernest Zacharevic.

Tips and things to do in George Town,Penang,Malaysia:A three-minute guide

The island of Penang floats in the Strait of Malacca like a Chinese junk tethered to peninsula Malaysia.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Right on the beach:PARKROYAL Penang Resort.

Parkroyal Penang Resort review:Resort-style break right on the beach

This refurbished resort offers a relaxing retreat from the heady hustle of George Town.

  • Kerry van der Jagt