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Penang Island, Malaysia

Penang

Penang is an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Tourists visit Penang for its food, beaches and rich multicultural history. Penang is well known for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia. The historic architecture, centered mainly in George Town, is full of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European influences. Honeymoon couples can experience an array of sights and activities including temples, museums, gardens, shopping, water sports, jungle trekking, golfing, dining, dancing and more.

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Climate and Weather
Penang enjoys a year-round equatorial climate which is warm and sunny, along with plentiful rainfall, especially during the southwest monsoon from April to September.