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Batu
Ferringhi's Sidewalk Bazaar
Batu Ferringh is a haven for a string of
world-class resorts including rows of specialty
restaurants and shops. Business is often
brisk here, and one particular business
that's currently thriving and attracting
the tourist mass is the sidewalk bazaar
that's held every evening. As the sun sets,
the sidewalks facing the Batu Ferringhi
road become cluttered with makeshift stalls.
The string of stalls stretch all the way
from Shangri-la's Rasa Sayang Hotel to the
Casuarina Hotel, offering tourists a variety
of cheap merchandise especially of the 'bootleg'
sort. While there's a
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wide assortment
of 'Penang' handicrafts, there's an even bigger
selection of imitation goods ranging from
designer apparel, leather bags, watches to
CDs, VCDs and computer games. Nearly every
stall has them and the prices are more or
less the same from stall to stall. You can
try haggling but it's always wiser to compare
prices first before buying. In that way you'll
know you're getting a good deal or not. For
those who prefer to shop in a less congested
setting (minus the hurly-burly sales talk)
will find a handful of curio shops nearby
more suited to their taste. These shops mostly
offer handicraft souvenirs at nett but affordable
prices.
The stalls operate from about 6.00pm to 12.00am
daily.
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St George's
Church - Oldest Anglican church in Malaysia
Saint George Church, is reportedly the oldest
Anglican church in Malaysia. Built by convicts,
at the corner of Lebuh Farquhar and Jalan
Mesjid Kapitan Keling, it has been faithfully
holding services since its conception in 1818.
The grand Francis Light memorial that rests
in front of the church is a reflection of
Penang's tribute to Francis Light, who established
the island in 1786. Stroll through the grounds
and if you are lucky, you might just hear
sweet strains of the church choir practising.
Services in English are held on Sundays at
8.30am.
Address: 1 Jalan Lebuh Farguhar, 10200 Penang
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Penang Bridge
The Penang Bridge is a 13.5km long bridge
stretching from Seberang Prai on the mainland
to Gelugor on the island, this is one of
many architectural wonder in Malaysia.
It was officially opened by our visionary
Prime Minister, Dato' Dr. Mahathir in 1985.
It ranks as the longest bridge in Asia and
5th largest in the world.
The Penang Bridge costs RM 800 million
and took five years to build. Before the
bridge was built, people depended upon ferry
services to cross the Penang Straits.
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Admission: RM7 for one-way
toll
Location: Gelugor-Prai |
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