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Asia Travel Destination - Penang, Malaysia
Penang - Best Asian Tourist Location in Malaysia
Penang is a lovely island known as the "Pearl of Orient" or the "Garden
of the East". The island has long been an Asia travel
destination for many because of all the Penang special attractions. Whether you are here for a cheap holidays or luxurious
vacation, there are a long list of Penang special attractions for you. This
website is intended to provide you the up-to-date tips for "What to
do on your Asian vacation to Penang" - the best tourist location in
Malaysia.
The original name of Penang is "Pulau Pinang". "Pulau" means "Island"
and "Pinang" means "betel nuts". Literally, it means "Island of
Betel Nuts". In fact, it is said the island was referred to as
"Bin-Lang Yu" in the navigational drawings used by the famous Ming
Dynasty navigator Admiral Zheng He (1371-1433). Exactly, "Bin-Lang
Yu" means the "Island of Betel Nuts".
Why is betel nut called "Pinang"?
In the Chinese Language, the nut is also called "Pinang". The famous
Chinese medical scientist Li-Shi-Zhen (1518-1593) of Ming
Dynasty pointed out in his book titled Ben-Cao-Gang-Mu that the
nuts were served to honoured guest upon his arrival as a gesture
of appreciation for his visit. As such, the nut was named as Bing-Lang because
both Chinese character Bing and Lang mean honoured
and valued guest. The book Ben-Cao-Gang-Mu is a very prominent
writing of traditional Chinese medical science. It is estimated that
it contains detailed notes on 1892 types of plants and substances
used as traditional Chinese medicine.
Based on this, it is recommended that the name Penang or Pulau
Pinang should be interpreted as the Island of Honoured and Valued
Guest.
Whether you come to Penang for holiday or business, we hope that you
will feel that your presence in Penang is honoured
and valued. This website intends to present to you all the Penang
specials so that you can get the most during your visit to Penang.
Brief History of Penang
In fact, the Penang island could have been a good stopover for
merchant ships centuries ago. In the 15 centuries, the merchant
ships
that sailed between India and Chine to trade in silk, tea, spices
and porcelain could have make used of Penang Island as a stopover
to shelter themselves from monsoon and to replenish their fresh
water supply. The Ming Dynasty Navigator , Admoral Zheng He, is
believed
to have landed on the South-eastern cape of the island where it is
now called Batu Maung. The San-Bao Temple in Batu Maung is built at
the location where Admiral Zheng He had set his feet on.
The island was later taken over by Sir Francis Light in 1786. It was
developed into a harbor and a naval base. Presence of ample
opportunity for trading and commercial activities had attracted
immigrants from India, China and surrounding regions islands has
spurred the growth of the island into a highly urbanized town.
Despite its extensive urbanization, Penang is unique in the sense
that you can experience a shift from the vibrant life of the
industrial and commercial zones to the rustic peace of farming
villages
and the breezy beach within 30 minutes of travel. Shopping sprees,
jungle tracking, historic sites, cultural shows, and a lot more are
all you can have on this small island itself.
On the 7th of July, 2008, George Town, the capital of Penang State,
together with Melaka, was acknowledged as Malaysia's newest
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This further affirms Penang's
attractiveness as a good holiday destination.
Newly added travel tips
1881-Chong-Tian-Cultural-Hotel (Fondly described as the
Dragon-Gate-Inn of the Chinese Movie)
Cheong-Fatt-Tze Mansion (Also known as Blue Mansion)
Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau Laksa
Durian - a Fascinating Fruit
Acheen Street Mosque
The Penang Botanical Garden
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