Penang, trading center of the North, with a population of nearly 1.8 Million within the State of Penang, island and the mainland, this is a true shoppers paradise.
Ever since the first merchants arrived on this little island, trade has blossomed. Penang, because of its harbor position is often the source to all goods shipped into Malaysia and this part of the world.
The overspill can be found in the streets of Penang, because of its rather small heritage and colonial buildings, often shops are small or tiny compared to the large shopping complexes in the major cities like KL and Petaling Jaya. This gives the city a natural flair of bustling trade. Many small specialized work shops offer their services too. Especially the colonial Heritage District will pleasure every visitor for many days.
Georgetown
The heart of Pulau Penang where it all begun, UNESCO’s title as world heritage city, brings curiosity, travelers and shoppers to this part of Malaysia. The Heritage District is cornered by three main landmarks and the sea, the Ferry Terminal, The 65 story Menara Komtar tower and the Cititel Hotel at Upper Penang Road. Within this zone travelers find amazing shopping opportunities, and bargains can be found in all nooks and crannies. The Komtar building is hosting one large (Praganin) mall and two smaller shopping complexes which are all interlinked at various levels by wide walk ways and corridors, and one can see that reconstruction is still taking place to upgrade this area as the premium shopping area in this part of the city. In and around the Heritage District s lots of shops appealing to the traveler can be found, small libraries and bookshops, local eateries, antique and souvenir shops, guesthouses, and money changers. This is definitely the prime tourist shopping location, some roads to venture on, Jalan Penang, Lebuh Campbell, Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Kapitan Keling and Lebuh Pantai (Beach Road).
New WorldPark
At Jalan Laut the New World Park can be found, not a very large mall but well worth the visit. Covered and also partially open air shopping center, with a central stage where live performances are held on a regular basis, Next to the NWP is a large covered food court where all local and foreign delicacies can be found.
Close to any shopping area, food is never far away, and trendy eateries, side walk café’s and bars, will even more enlighten the shopping spree.
Plaza Gurney at Gurney Drive
Along Gurney Drive and the boulevard facing the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia lays this splendid shopping complex, recently extended with a new wing, it’s a thriving Aladdin’s cave. Six floors and a basement full of luxury shopping experiences filled with modern and branded goods. Parkson is a main occupant at Plaza Gurney and their shop covers several floors. The large fast food area in the new wing offers temptations for every palate, but also luxury ala carte restaurants will welcome the hungry guests. The central square between the old and the new wing of Plaza Gurney is called Gurney Place, coffee houses and restaurants form the main theme. Even on a rainy day, this air conditioned shopping theatre can comfort all shoppers.
Batu Feringhi – North Shore of Pulau Penang
As the primary beach location of Pulau Penang, attracting large crowds, Batu Feringhi offers great shopping opportunities. The bustling night market (Pasar Malam) with hundreds of stalls offers a wide range of bargains, it daily starts from 7.30pm till midnight and the Pasar Malam can be found in between Golden Sands Resorts Hotel and the Grand Plaza Parkroyal. The small shops scattered along this three kilometer long beach front will get any shoppers attention; batik, beach wear, souvenirs and water sport attributes all contribute to the ware found here. Visitors will enjoy this relaxed and laid back part of the island.
Tesco Hyper Market
A large Tesco hyper market can be found just outside George Town towards the Penang bridge.
Others – Queens Bay Mall, Kompleks Bukit Jambul, Island Plaza and Midlands One-stop Shopping Centre Giant Hyper market, Sunshine Square are all shopping malls found between the Penang International Airport and George Town.
Pulau Penang, trading center of the North, is welcoming with warm and friendly greetings to all toursist.
Written by Dutchwriter
Freelance travel writer, copywriter and world traveler
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