Air Itam in Penang

Shopping in Penang can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you. The markets here offer a wide array of items which you can collect as nice souvenir as you travel back home. From intricate handicrafts and hand-made jewelry to faux-designer goods like watches, leather bags and Nike sportswear – Penang sells it all. Modern up-scale shopping malls to road-side shops, Penang caters to the need of all kinds of shoppers.

Air Itam in Penang can be an off-beat shopping destination for you. Away from the glitz and glamour of the shopping malls, it exudes an old-world charm offering a wide range of goods. You can shop, sit at one of those quaint coffee shops or just stroll around experiencing the typical sights and sounds and smells of a Penang market street.

Features of Air Itam in Penang

Air Itam in Penang is located about 6 km from George Town
It is actually a town slowly developed into a market place.
You will get an abundance of raw vegetables and fresh produce here.
If you have a beginner’s knowledge in Hakka, you can expect to strike a good deal with the vegetable sellers.
Most of the vegetable vendors are Hakka farmers from the nearby Penang Hill.
Air Itam features a good number of food stalls selling delicious varieties of Malaysian cuisine.
You will find here one of the most famous Koay Chap stalls.
One of the shops here serves the best Asam Laksa, a must-eat item, in town.
Don’t miss the delicious Siamese Laksa at the well-known coffee shop at the foot of the temple steps.
Take back home some of the sweet yummy nutmeg along with the sweet memories of Air Itam.
Take some time out of your shopping and pay a visit to the Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill situated nearby.
The pagoda of the Kek Lok Si or Temple of Paradise is the largest Buddhist temple in South-East Asia.
The State Mosque or Masjid Negeri, is also located here
The Air Itam River flowing next to the Kek Lok Si Temple, makes for a pleasant view.

Hotels in Penang
Vistana Hotel & Residences	Naza Hotel
Berjaya Georgetown Hotel	Bayview Georgetown (formerly the City Bayview) Hotel
Sunway Georgetown Hotel	Crown Jewel Hotel