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Visit Georgetown City Hall for Gorgeous Architecture and History

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Langkawi Coral

While in the country, you will find many different tourist attractions in Malaysia, with one of the most popular options being the City Hall. The City Hall is sometimes referred to as Georgetown City Hall due to its location in … Continue reading →

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Are Hauntings Part of the History of Penang War Museum?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

The Penang War Museum is located on a historic site, making it one of the places to visit in Penang that is not only interesting, but tells a real story as well. The area was originally built as a British … Continue reading →

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Authenticity, Spices and Flavor: Little India of Penang

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Spicy fragrances wafting everywhere you go, colorful shops lining the streets, plenty of bustle as people go about their daily business, quaint colonial-style buildings, intricately designed temples, Indian music rending the air and a distinct scent of incense filling up … Continue reading →

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Meander Into an Exotic World of Beauty and Peace at Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

One of the most ornate and beautiful temples in the whole of Penang, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram in Penang is an amazing masterpiece of Siamese architecture! Famed for its magnificence, this temple is a hotspot tourist destination for all visitors to … Continue reading →

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Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple-The Taoist Temple of Serenity, Peace and Beauty!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Set in the heart of George Town on Armenian Street, the Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple in Penang is a sight to behold, with its famed architecture, magnificent sculptures, fascinating wall murals and religious Taoist symbols! Considered to be one … Continue reading →

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The Han Jiang Teochew Temple-An Oasis of Serenity and Tranquility in Penang!

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Set on the charmingly picturesque Lebuh Chulia in the Chinatown section of George Town, the Han Jiang Teochew Temple is an ancient Teochew architectural masterpiece that definitely qualifies to be called one of the most interesting places to visit in … Continue reading →

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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple-Culture and Beauty in Little India Penang

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Nestled in the heart of George Town’s Little India, the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Penang is definitely something to look into if you’re looking for things to do in Penang and where to go in Penang! An intricately designed, … Continue reading →

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Taking in the Benevolence of Kuan Yin at the Kuan Yin Temple

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Amazing oriental architecture, golden statues of deities, glorious multi-hued paintings, colorful dragons and intricately created red Chinese roofs: this is what the Kuan Yin Temple in Penang is all about at first glance! But once you go in, it’s even … Continue reading →

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Serpents, History and Nature: A Brief Glimpse at the Snake Temple in Penang

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Langkawi Coral

Coiled pit vipers snoozing in the warmth of the sun, lazy pythons coiling around tree branches, soft music in the background, soft golden rays hitting the intricate temple roof, wafting fragrances of incense and a deep scent of history permeating … Continue reading →

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Teluk Bahang–Experiencing the Tranquility and Serenity of a Fishing Village in Penang!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Langkawi Coral

Set on the northwestern tip of the island of Penang, Teluk Bahang is a rustic, tranquil fishing village that’s one of the featured places to visit in Malaysia! White sandy beaches, glorious blue seas, rocking fishing boats, natural habitats and … Continue reading →

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