Penang Tourist Information Center

Penang state comprises Penang Island and a narrow strip of land on the mainland coast known as Seberang Prai, which includes the town of Butterworth and the Free Trade Zone. Penang is a famous tourist destination. Many tourists flock this place every year. Penang Tourist Information Center caters to the tourists and provides them with all the information they need.

There are many worth visiting places here. Georgetown in particular, is a total suffusion of Chinese, Malay and Indian, evidence of which is apparent everywhere, from cuisine to architecture. Architecture of Penang is fascinating giving a glimpse of the Island's past. Many colorful Chinese Peranakan and old colonial-style buildings are also nestled in amongst the high-rises. Visitors to Penang cannot fail to notice the interesting multi-cultural society. Penang offers something for everyone, from the historical buff and nature park enthusiast to those just wanting to relax on a sun-soaked beach.

Tourist Information Centers, in general, directs visitors to a location with information on the area's attractions, lodgings, maps, and other items relevant to tourism. Many a times these centers are operated at the airport or other port of entry, by the local government or chamber of commerce

Tourist Information Centers in Penang

Addresses of some well known information centers at Penang are:

Penang International Airport (Phone: +604-643 0501)
Georgetown, No. 10, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh, Barakbah, Georgetown 10200, Penang ( Phone: +604 262 0066 / 261 9067; Fax: +604 261 2802)

Other tourist information offices at Penang are:

Tourist Information Offices
Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah
Tel: 04 261 9067/04 262 0026

Penang Tourist Centre
Pesara King Edward
Tel: 04 261 6663

Penang Tourist Guides Association
Tourist Information Centre
Level 3 Komtar
Tel: 04 261 4461

Tourism Malaysia Information Centre
Bayan Lepas International Airport
Tel: 04 643 0501

The domestic office at Penang is:

Northern Regional Office
No. 10, Jalan Tun Syed Shah Barakbah
10200 Penang
Tel: 04-261-9067, 262-0066
Fax: 04-262- 3688

Get equipped with all the required information and help from the above mentioned Penang Tourist Information Centers.

Hotels in Penang
Traders (Formerly The Shangri-la) Hotel	Holiday Inn Hotel
The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Hotel	Sunway Hotel
Bayview Beach Hotel	Evergreen Laurel Hotel