The main road along the northern coastline boasts some of the most scenic beaches on the island. Here, international class hotels and resorts abound. The nearest beach from Georgetown is Tanjung Bungah.

Further west from Tanjung Bungah, the Batu Ferringhi beach is the most popular strip in Penang with a wide selection of international class hotels and watersports amenities such as parachuting, speedboating, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find excellent restaurants offering sumptuous seafood dishes, local delicacies and international cuisines. The numerous stalls dotted along the beach sell a good choice of tempting local souvenirs.

The uninhabited islets off Batu Ferringhi – Pulau Bidan, Pulau Telur and Pulau Song are ideal for swimming, diving and fishing.

At the northwestern end of the coastal road lies Teluk Bahang which is famous for its pristine beaches and a few luxury hotels.

Besides beaches, the 100-hectare Arboretum Recreational Park at Teluk Bahang is home to a rich variety of plants. The adjacent Butterfly Farm, on the other hand, has a total of 3,000 colourful butterflies.

Penang offers more than just beaches, parks and historic structures. The Penang Hill, accessible by funicular train, affords a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Georgetown and the magnificent Penang Bridge which at 13.5km, is one of the longest in Asia.

Shopping buffs will find Penang irresistible with a host of shopping facilities and duty free shops. On Rope Walk, tourists are bound to be amazed by its wide antique collection.