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Penang, one of the states of Malaysia, is an island in the Straits of Malacca. Located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia, it is nicknamed Pulau Mutiara or the Pearl of the Orient. Penang has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's finest destinations over the years. Penang's outstanding beaches and exotic sights have made it one of the most popular destinations in the region. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Georgetown, visit the Penang Museum or take the ferry across to the mainland to explore the beautiful land and take a look into its fascinating history and culture. Visit the Snake Temple, the Temple of Supreme Bliss, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Siamese Temple or the Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple. Chulia Street in Penang is a fascinating stretch of road which is more like a backpackers’ heaven offering a glimpse of the colorful and interesting ways of life in Penang. Features of Chulia Street in Penang - Chulia Street is located in the Georgetown area.
- Chulia Street in Penang is a sort of budget accommodation and budget entertainment streets in Penang.
- This not-too-long street is lined with several hotels, travel agents, cafés, bars and restaurants.
- Rows of tailor shops specializing in making embroidery belts, antique shops and cafes now make it a favorite spot for foreign tourists.
- With all standard backpackers’ needs available here, Chulia Street attracts the bulk of backpackers visiting Penang.
- It represents the spirit of the diversities of cultures, religion and languages in Penang.
- You can feel the pulse of the place here with its teeming flow of people, bustling market scenes and noisy buses and cars.
- The place, dominated by backpacker guesthouses, restaurants and low-key nightlife, is like a one-stop spot for the eat-drink-and-be-merry types.
- After dark, the street comes alive with vendors and restaurants.
- The roadside vendors sell fast-to-cook and fast-to-eat foods which are affordable and provides an entry point to the Malaysian cuisine.
- Many shops along with the restaurants, offer a wide selection of cheap local drinks.
- Hong Kong Bar remains an old-timers’ favorite from the 1973.
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