Penang

The island of Penang is a top destination for international tourists. It has the main attractions the tropical beaches, cultural diversity and famous cuisine add to its allure. A drive around the island, past dense tropical forests and plentiful rubber and fruit trees makes for an interesting trip. Not to be missed are the colonial district, Chinatown and the temples in Georgetown. Most of the resort hotels are at the northern end of the island on Batu Ferringhi Beach, where windsurfing is popular. Batu Ferringhi, one of Southeast Asia's oldest resort areas, has a host of exclusive properties, as well as enticing restaurants and shops.