Penang
Fly to
Kuala Lumpur/Langkawi (Malaysian Airlines)
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +8 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
November - April (Peninsula Malaysia)
March - October (Borneo)
Weather
Malaysia's climate is tropical and humid, with humidity high in the mornings and lower in the afternoons. A typical day is warm and humid with balmy evenings. The main rainy seasons fall from November to February.
Itineraries
Eastern & Oriental Fables of the Hills
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Classic Malaysia
Classic Malaysia highlights * Colourful city culture * Steamy jungle and cool highlands * Magical beaches of Langkawi Read more ...
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Penang has long been known as one of Southeast Asia's finest destinations, with its outstanding beaches and exotic sights. However, as fabulous as its beaches are, some of Penang's deeper mysteries should also be experienced, such as the Snake Temple, which, according to local folklore was inhabited by snakes which crawled out of the jungle on the night of the temple's completion and are still there today. The Kek Lok Si temple, at Air Itam, is reputed to be the largest and most beautiful temple complex in Southeast Asia. Its 7-storey pagoda, over 90 feet high, is a harmonious blend of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architecture and craftsmanship.
Whilst you are in Penang we recommend a gentle trek through the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve, which is crisscrossed with beautiful trails leading to isolated beaches. You will be amazed at the rare flora, monkeys chattering in the trees, sea eagles surveying their prey and perhaps even a glimpse of a Hawksbill turtle heading for the sea.
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