With a rich and worldly merchant past descended from the Asian spice trade, the culture and character of Penang is a kaleidoscope of cultures, histories, flavors and aesthetics.

With hot, equatorial weather year-round, Penang is a pleasant travel destination nearly all times of the year. While June to August is marked by frequent rain, Penang is generally free of flooding and safe to visit no matter the season.

While Penang isn’t known for raucous nightlife, its street-food scene stays lively into the late hours. George Town’s shopping and dining districts offer something for everyone, and Penang boasts a lovely national park and botanical garden.

A private Penang tour will open your eyes to more than beautiful Buddhist temples and colonial villas—you’ll discover an intriguing world of cultural intermingling, as well as proud family legacies that go back centuries.

Expect to hear a wide variety of languages here. While the national language of Malaysia is Malay, English is widely understood and you’re sure to hear snippets of Chinese, Indian, and more.

An important trading hub along the Strait of Malacca, Penang’s history is multifaceted and tangible into present day. Stroll the streets of George Town’s Old Quarters or duck into a clan house to be astounded by the region’s well-preserved history.