Penang has been listed as one of the seventh best places to visit in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet

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In its post on the 2nd of Jan 2025, Penang’s vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures was highlighted and was reflected in its food, architecture, and traditions, as a reason to visit the “Pearl of the Orient.”

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It said Penang was one of the only places in the world where one could tour Chinese clan houses, mosques, Hindu temples, and British colonial buildings in one city.

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