PLACES OF INTEREST
Island and Beaches |
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 Batu Feringghi
Beach
This is the only place here that can offer a lot of International
Class Hotels. It is situated at the north sections of this island.
The beautiful beach promises relaxation, fun and wonderful time for
each visitors who wish to spend their holidays here. |
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 Penang's Famed
Beaches
Penang's northern shoreline is famous for its beautiful beaches of
golden sand and deep blue seas. The Tanjung Bunga, Batu Ferringhi
and Teluk Bahang beaches offer expansive stretches of glittering
sand interspersed with secluded coves within the shelter of
gigantic rocks. It is along this famous coastline that resorts of
international standard have sprouted up, offering a host of
water-based recreational facilities.If you crave for privacy, head
for Teluk Duyung, Monkey Beach, Pantai Keracut and Pantai Mas
accessible via the trails in the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve from
Teluk Bahang. The Pasir Panjang Beach at the south-western tip of
the island is a good clean stretch for swimming and can be reached
after a 25-minute hike over hilly land from Betong. |
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 Rimau Island
This is one of the small islands located around Penang. There is a
distinctive lighthouse located here. It is still being used as
navigation signal by ships that pass through. |
