Widely known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of Asia's most famous islands. Its natural beauty and exotic heritage have been attracting curious visitors for centuries.Travel guides have referred to it as " ...a place of mysterious temples and palm-shrouded beaches", while literary giant Somerset Maugham is known to have stayed on the island and spun tales about the romance of the white planter in South-East Asia.

It has more to offer per square mile than any other place in the world. For sheer variety of locales, cultures and foods, Penang is hard to beat.In it's capital Georgetown, modern skyscrapers rise from one of Southeast Asia's largest collections of intact prewar buildings.For a real insight into the unique character of Georgetown, a walkabout is best. Delve into the past as you stroll along quaint narrow streets and discover the old world charms of mosques, temples and churches. Shopping in the comfort of modern complexes or indulge in the local pastime of hanging at street markets. Or if you prefer to get away from it all, take a trip to Penang Hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the island.

Weddings at Penang can take place at any hotel/resort overlooking the sea.

Accessibility

By Air – The Penang International Airport is about 10 kilometers from George Town, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Southern China Airlines, and Thai International offer direct and connecting flights.

By Rail – Butterworth is a major station on the north-south railway from Singapore to Bangkok. The ferry terminal to Penang island is within walking distance from the station.

By Driving – The North-South Expressway is an excellent freeway linking Alor Setar, in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, through Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru in the south.