Known as the ‘Silicon Valley of the East,’ Penang is a state in the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This exotic holiday destination casts a spell of its sandy beaches, serene landscape, temples, museums, and vestiges of its past on visitors. Dubbed as the food capital of Malaysia, Penang, ‘the Pearl of the Orient,’ is counted among the best travel destinations in the world. It is also one of the most important economic hubs of Malaysia.
Delegates can explore several attractions in Penang before or after events. The top experiences include Blue Mansion, Penang National Park, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Tropical Spice Garden, Khoo Kongsi, Hin Bus Depot, Kek Lok Si Temple, and The Habitat.
Penang enjoys sound connectivity with other parts of Malaysia as well as with major cities of the world by air, rail, and road. Penang International Airport is the nearest major airport, situated in Bayan Lepas at a distance of about 18 kilometers from the city center. Buses and taxis are available at the airport to reach your next destination. Trains from Kuala Lumpur operate daily to Butterworth, which is about 3 kilometers away from the Penang’s capital city, George Town.