1. Cheap, tasty pies
sold by street vendors, and lots of cultural sights
2. The island
is quite small, so it’s practical for tourists to explore
3. Not
a tourist ghetto, so you get an authentic impression of Malaysian
life
4. Good mix of man-made and natural attractions to see
5.
A lot of varied cultural roots, with an exciting mingling of diverse
cultures
6. The charming street scenes in Georgetown, with small
shops, street vendors and the smell of delicious food
7. Good
public safety
8. Unique within Malaysia
9. Not a snobbish
place, but rich in simple, authentic, local historical and cultural
traditions
10. The colonial buildings of Georgetown
1. From a beach
holiday perspective, Langkawi is better
2. Sometimes the hygienic
standards in the city are not so reassuring
3. A lot of hustle and
bustle at the main tourist attractions
4. Locals drive like
maniacs, taxis are expensive, and there’s too much traffic
5.
Because of domestic tourism, the crowds are unbearable during
national holidays (Malaysians love Penang)
6. A lot of mosquitos,
and nuisance monkeys
7. Bathing can be dangerous on some beaches –
stinging jellyfish in many areas
8. The beaches themselves are
relatively attractive, but the sea itself doesn’t present such an
enticing prospect. Many beaches aren’t very well maintained (a lot
of trash)
9. A good proportion of the buildings are run-down and
dilapidated
10. Street vendors don’t uphold the highest hygiene
standards
