Travelog Penang 2017
By : Muaz Ezhar
Itinerary :
17 August 2017
11: 00 am: Depart from Setiawangsa. Exit via Sungai Buloh.
3: 00 pm: Arrive Copthorne orchid Hotel and rest
5: 30 pm: Batu Ferringhi & Dinner
7: 00 pm: Penang Times Square and Gurney Drive
8:00 pm: Rest
18 August 2017
8:00am: Masjid Kapitan Keling and breakfast in little India
9:00am: Bukit Bendera
11: 30: Escape Adventure
5: 30: Entopia
7:00pm: Gurney Drive, Little india, and Dinner at Restoran Kapitan
9:00pm : Rest
19 August 2017
11: 30am: Check out hotel
12:00pm : Georgetown ( Armenian Street, Chew Jetty, Fort Cornwallis)
3:00pm: Masjid Negeri Pulau Pinang
3:30pm: headed back home
7:30pm: arrived KL Sentral
About the Places
Penang Hill
15 minutes drive from Georgetown world heritage city or you can take the bus to here. The parking lot is available for those who drive here. Entrance fees, RM 10 for an adult but you can get 50% discount for student price. We are lucky enough as we only need to wait for five minutes for the tram, perks of being here during weekdays J. Highly recommend taking the front sub-tram as you can enjoy the direct view of the rail and city. If you’re afraid of heights, better don’t. The view was spectacular on the top, together with calm breeze air as you can’t experience while you’re in the city. You can also enter owl museum and love garden up there with additional fees. Feeling of something romantic, bring your lock and secure your love as it will last forever.
Escape Adventure
An extreme theme park located in Teluk Bahang, further away crossing Batu Ferringhi Beach.The entrance fee is about RM 83 and just add up about RM 17 for beverages and locker. Don’t forget to bring your sports attire and some extra clothes because you’re getting drenched with sweats and the rush of adrenaline will force you to do more exciting and challenging activities. Ticket is per entry and no outside food is allowed. Bring along your action camera like GoPro or Yicam to catch memorable moments while you are doing the activities.In addition, warm up before you go for any activities to avoid any muscle strain and any injuries which can be avoided. Don’t freak out, the safety and precautions are managed well and seriously. Thank god nothing happen for us. If you want to eradicate your height phobia, craving for an adrenaline rush, up for any challenge, this place is highly recommended! Go to their official website for the facilities and activities prepared there.
Entopia
Have you ever been to Gardens by the Bay in Singapore? Have you been dreaming to part of the Avatar world? Then, Entopia is the place. The place is just beside Escape adventure and you get here after a tiresome day of playing at Escape theme park. The entrance fee is RM49 which I thought it is expensive but Nah, I won't ask for a refund. Other than being a butterfly garden, you can also get to know new species about insects and most of the flora. With the beautiful landscape and interior design, it is a perfect place for photography which can be uploaded on social media and gain LIKES.
You should also put this place on the list.
Georgetown
It is a big city that has been recognized by UNESCO for its heritage site. You can spend half-day touring around the city. You can walk, ride trishaw or you can circle around the city with a bike. Bring along a cap because our Malaysia is known for its temperature. There are a lot of restaurants, shops and museums that you can drop by like Ghost Museum, Food Museum, Teddyville Museum and much more. You can walk through Armenian Street, Chinatown, Chew Jetty and Little India. If you valued arts, there are a few interesting spots across the streets of Georgetown and overall it is known as Penang Street Art. For some delights, you can take an order from Kapitan restaurant which is known for the best Naan bread.
Accomodation: Copthorne Orchid Hotel.
A four-star hotel located by the beach at Tanjung Bungah. 7 minutes drive to Batu Ferringhi and 15 minutes drive to Georgetown. Promo price at RM 180 per night booked with booking.com. The room is spacious with a double bed which can accommodate up to 3 people. Facilities like swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi are also provided by the hotel. For more information, you can have look at their official website.
Petrol: RM 90 for three days departing from Kuala Lumpur.
Tol fees: RM 43 per trip from KL – Penang via Sungai Buloh exit
Thank you for reading.Hope this would benefit you to plan your next vacation!
