Destinations that make Penang, Malaysia Enchanting

There’s something magical about the island of Penang. It’s located where the great kingdoms of Asia meet the colonial empires of Europe. Today it’s one of the most beautiful places to visit in Malaysia, perfectly mixing culture and heritage with modern and urban magnificence. Yet Penang also provides palm-fringed beaches and mountainous jungles that show the exoticism the island can offer. So if you’re planning to go to the island, look for more than just the best in Penang accommodation, take a look at the sites that make the place enchanting. To help, we’ve listed down places you must visit on your vacation in Penang. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Cheong Fatt Tze came from a poor family living in Guangdong Province in the South of China. When the Second Opium War broke out, he left China and went to Southeast Asia. He was a water-carrier then shopkeeper in Jakarta before starting a trading company with the help of his father-in-law. He expanded his business from Jakarta to Medan, and then finally to Penang, Malaysia. Here he built the Cheong Fatt Tze Manzion, or what is fondly called the Blue Mansion. It was built in 1880 and has 38 rooms, 220 windows, and 5 courtyards paved with granite. The mansion features Gothic louvre windows, stained glass panels, and beautiful traditional Chinese style architecture. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple The Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple is the only Burmese temple in Malaysia. In 1988, it was designated as one of Penang state’s historical sites to be preserved as an attraction. It’s made up of a main shrine hall, dining hall, monk’s quarters, library, and a lecture hall. The walkways are lined with panel paintings on the life of Buddha where the characters are dressed in colourful Burmese costume. The temple is managed by a Chief Monk who is responsible for facilitating the practice of Buddhism in the temple. Kek Lok Si Temple Known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, and the most famous temple in Penang. It was built in 1890 by an immigrant Chinese Buddhist and remains to be the foundation of the relationship between the Malay and Chinese communities who provided the funding to finish the 20-year construction of the Kek Lok Si. Khoo Kongsi Kongsi’s were built in Penang in the 19th century by immigrant Chinese clan members so that they could band together, represent their social and spiritual commitments, and as a symbol of their solidarity. The Khoo Khongsi has been around for more or less 650 years and is part of the goh tai seh (five big clans) and is the most famous clan house in Penang. Today, clan houses serve as a means for educating the children of members, settle disputes, and advance loans. These are among the spots you can visit to get to know Penang island and its history a little better. Conveniently, they can all be found in George Town, a UNESCO Heritage Site and the multicultural capital of Penang. But going deep into Penang’s culture may also be experienced leisurely with Penang hotel promotions and their affordable accommodation. So, for added comfort and expedience, check out Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang, a Penang business hotel that is centrally located at the heart of George Town city. This way you won’t have to worry about getting to these amazing spots, you’ll just be a few minutes away from them. What are you waiting for? The amazing island of Penang awaits!

Eastin Hotel Penang Upgrades Website to Accept Direct Bookings

Penang, Malaysia – In addition to providing travelers with excellent comforts and conveniences, Eastin Hotel Penang has recently integrated onto its website an online reservation system to allow guests to make direct reservations and get instant confirmation.

Benefits of Booking Direct Online
1. Powered by DirectWithHotels, the booking engine of this Penang hotel at http://www.eastin.com/pg lets guests book rooms easily using their smartphones and tablets.
2. The booking engine displays the rates of each room available in real time.
3. Special promos, last-minute offers, and limited deals and packages are available on the new booking engine.
4. All transactions are secured by Trustwave and DigiCert, effectively protecting all information shared on the site.
5. Guests can modify and cancel reservations using the same booking engine. This could be free of charge for a limited period, depending on Eastin Hotel's current promos and policies.

Simple 4-Step Booking Process
1. Log on to Eastin Hotel Penang's website at http://www.eastin.com/pg. Interested parties need to input their desired travel dates on the calendar section on the left side before clicking "Submit" to launch the booking system.
2. Choose from the list of available promos as well as type and number of rooms. Guests can select their preferred accommodation type from the list of available rooms and their rates. These are shown together with important details, like amenities, price inclusions, and hotel policies.
3. Click on "Reserve Now" to confirm reservation.
4. Fill out the personal information section and provide valid credit card details. The required prepayment, if any, must be settled via credit card. When the payment has been received by the booking system, guests will receive an email, reporting that the reservation has been made.

More About Eastin Hotel Penang
While other hotels present just the usual offerings, this hotel in Penang brings the guest experience a notch higher by providing spaces perfect not only for business but also for leisure.

Each room at Eastin Hotel in Penang has LCD TV, high-speed Internet connection, coffee and tea, IDD phone, closet, desk, ironing implements, and hot and cold shower. The hotel has leisure and dining options, function venues for social and corporate affairs, as well as a spa that offers massages, manicure, and pedicure services. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, parking, limousine service, and 24-hour in-room dining.


Eastin Hotel Penang
1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
Bayan Lepas, Penang, 11900
Malaysia

Phone Number: +60-04-6121111