Family guide: 72 hours in Penang — bluebalu.com

It was our first time to Penang and we did not know what to expect, but we were blown away by the sheer beauty of this island. It has such lush green vegetation, plentiful fruits and spices, lots of quiet corners to explore – and on the other hand, bustling Georgetown with its Chinese/Indian/Malay mix. We had a great holiday and can’t wait to return to this Malaysian island. 1/ How to get there: We flew direct from Hong Kong with Cathay Dragon to Penang airport. The airport is in the south of the island, and while you might be quick to disembark the plane, the queues at immigration could slow you down a bit – and then there is the car ride to your hotel. You can either book an (expensive) transfer or use grab to hire a driver. But either way, be prepared that the traffic to and from the airport is slow. It might easily take you an hour to reach your hotel in Georgetown.

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