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hungryfriend said:
how do i get a sim card there? for maps and social media only
im going 4 days
which brand and which plan? thanks
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Flying there, I'm sure there are telco booths at the airport.

Driving there, there'll be dealers at the major rest stops.
 
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coldmilk2 said:
Bus 401E to Komtar is RM2.70, which is less than S$1. Cheap and good. :s12:
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im staying along macalister road so most likely will stop at komtar and walk over
how do i know when shld i alight? do they have stop display or anything?
sorry first time there
 
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hungryfriend said:
im staying along macalister road so most likely will stop at komtar and walk over
how do i know when shld i alight? do they have stop display or anything?
sorry first time there
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Everyone alight at Komtar! :s13::s13: Actually a lot of people alight at Komtar. The bus will then end in the jetty terminal. You can always ask the bus driver to tell you as the bus drivers there are nice.

Komtar is the tallest building in Penang and it is not easy to miss.
 
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One more thing, for those who want to take bus please have the actual change ready.

No change will be given.
 
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Hey guys, I need some quick advice. I have around 4D3N in Penang. Reaching Penang around lunchtime, departing like 4pm. My crowd mainly very senior and very young 5yo, around 8pax. Can suggest some light itinerary for me to share with my family? Light as in we may need to hit back to the hotel for a hour rest every 2-3hours.
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You may visit Khoo Kongsi or Cheah Kongsi, clan jetties and Armenian Street in the morning. For the afternoon, you may attend Cheong Fatt Tze Manson 2pm guided tour and visit Pinang Peranakan Manson, Esplande or 3d museum nearby.

Another day, you visit Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill when you go to Air Hitam. For Bt Ferringhi, you may consider Tropical Spice Garden and other beach activities.


Hope the above simple itinerary gives clear picture come out a wonderful trip in Penang
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kazuki666 said:
Hey guys, I need some quick advice. I have around 4D3N in Penang. Reaching Penang around lunchtime, departing like 4pm. My crowd mainly very senior and very young 5yo, around 8pax. Can suggest some light itinerary for me to share with my family? Light as in we may need to hit back to the hotel for a hour rest every 2-3hours.
Thanks guys

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withluck said:
You may visit Khoo Kongsi or Cheah Kongsi, clan jetties and Armenian Street in the morning. For the afternoon, you may attend Cheong Fatt Tze Manson 2pm guided tour and visit Pinang Peranakan Manson, Esplande or 3d museum nearby.

Another day, you visit Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill when you go to Air Hitam. For Bt Ferringhi, you may consider Tropical Spice Garden and other beach activities.


Hope the above simple itinerary gives clear picture come out a wonderful trip in Penang
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Must not forget to look for good makan there!!

I go Penang twice a year, mainly to makan their local food. Yum yum.
 
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Yup....makam in Penang especially street food is good, nice and cheap.....Just returned yesterday and me and wife went to Lebuh Kimberly for a bowl of curry mee with pig blood...

really yummy...................cost about $11MR plus for 2 bowl of curry Mee with a can soft drink and a cup of hot barley water.
 
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ekplim said:
Yup....makam in Penang especially street food is good, nice and cheap.....Just returned yesterday and me and wife went to Lebuh Kimberly for a bowl of curry mee with pig blood...

really yummy...................cost about $11MR plus for 2 bowl of curry Mee with a can soft drink and a cup of hot barley water.
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Macalister road also not bad!
 
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if i use grabtaxi how is the payment? credit card or cash?
grab or uber better?
i heard uber got the dcc thingy
 
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