Peeeeeeeeeeee nang! One of the first trading posts in Asia for the East India Trading company. Strategically placed between China and India, Penang was an ideal stop off on the often long and treacherous trading route. Today it is a self governed state with a diverse and multicultural society and as such has a significant historical importance for visiting tourists from all over the world including China, Japan, The Middle East, India, Burma, Britain and Malaysia. Our time here was spent walking the streets! Not in a sleazy way, but in a touristy way! We stayed at the SD Guesthouse which besides the name suggests, was very clean. Basic, but good value at only 25 Ringit and a great location to explore the many historical attractions in George Town, Penang’s capital. The owner was also good
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