By air is the most usual, Penang is well serviced by all the major and budget airlines, cruise ships also make George Town a port of call.

Many travellers arrive here as part of their Asian Experience, hence coming via Singapore, Thailand or Kuala Lumpur so as well as flights, there are long distance buses to suit different budgets but still very low cost, or hiring a car is another inexpensive option.

If you are arriving via Butterworth on the mainland, still part of Penang State, then you have a choice of the ferry or a bus, both of which terminate in George Town or if you are driving, the ferry also takes vehicles or travel via the 13 kl bridge connecting George Town to the Mainland.

Penang has a wide ranging and very economical bus service that covers the majority of tourist attractions except for some of the more further afield sites such as the Butterfly farm, the Tropical fruit farm etc. but the hire of a taxi for the day can be arranged for very reasonable cost, and that will enable you to visit some of the other must see's, Kek Lok Si, the biggest Buddhist temple in S.E.Asia, the Thai and Burmese temples across the road from one another, the Botanical Gardens, a legacy of our Colonial past, the funicular railway, running up the side of Penang Hill where yet another temple, food, shops, a canopy walk and a fantastic view of George Town awaits you.

For shopping therapy, then Gurney Plaza on the famous Gurney Drive is a great way to finish a day, all the big brand name shops are there, but at local prices, you won't believe the difference in the cost of a pair of Nike's! Of course there is food every where, from up market restaurants to food hawker stalls and all are good!

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