Zenixth Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Anyone drove to Penang before? Is it safe to park at the shopping centres/malls there? Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnchee Clutched October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Took a coach to Penang before. More than 11 hours ride, and was farking cold inside. Want to try driving up Penang too. But as the only driver around, dont dare to try ... too tiring. Also the thought to coming back, another 7 hrs drive again... need a full day to recuperate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcz Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 yup, penang is actually a mini singapore honestly. lots of the more well off chinese are located in penang. malls at gurney drive are pretty much safe to park, seen a few mercedes benz and bmws parked there for the whole day. nice place to go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcz Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 (edited) Edited October 30, 2007 by Marcz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Legal October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Drove up once before. At least nothing happen to my car. Drove it all over town when I was there, park roadside, shopping centre, all nothing happen. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferringi2000 Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 driving there every year and its is the mid way for my thailand trip. very safe, fyi, u can simiply park the car along the road side like the locals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortoise777 Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Penang is safe Parking at the shopping centres is ok. But finding a parking lot by the roadside (e.g. Gurney drive, Penang road for chendol etc.) when looking for makan may be a bit headache Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poortraveller 1st Gear October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 made a stop coming back from thailand ... can check out 2nd potion http://poortraveller.blogspot.com/2006/11/...and-part-2.html where will you be staying? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi 3rd Gear October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Its safe, no worries. Will be driving there for the 2nd time on the 20th Dec, staying 2 nites there. When coming back, can try the car ferry to Butterworth... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenixth Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Author Share October 30, 2007 Copthorne Orchid Hotel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenixth Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Author Share October 30, 2007 Great to hear that driving and parking in Penang is relatively safe. What are the good food that I should try at Gurney Drive Foodstalls? Did u visit any of those place of interests? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortoise777 Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 I am quite familiar with Penang island There are plenty good food though... I find the G.P.Soon rojak at Gurney Drive (I think it's stall #39) the best What do u plan to see/do in Penang? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenixth Neutral Newbie October 30, 2007 Author Share October 30, 2007 enjoy the beach, some sight-seeing, shopping and makan good food any sight-seeing places to recommend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidklt Supercharged October 30, 2007 Share October 30, 2007 Stay at Northam Hotel..all suite ..great hotel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakuii 1st Gear October 31, 2007 Share October 31, 2007 I'm also thinking of driving to Penang, mainly to enjoy the food offered there. I have 2 hotels in mind, Evergreen in Gurney drive and Bayview Georgetown. Are they ok? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poortraveller 1st Gear October 31, 2007 Share October 31, 2007 heard review on that hotel is not that good ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahbengdriver 6th Gear October 31, 2007 Share October 31, 2007 (edited) Last went to penang 5 years ago I will be up to Klang next week to stay at my relatives Condominium FOC . From there I intend to drive up one morning to penang, stay 1 night and then come back to klang. If I drive at 'cheong' speed will I be able to reach penang from klang in 2 hours (ie cross the bride)? The durians there are good man Edited October 31, 2007 by Ahbengdriver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakuii 1st Gear October 31, 2007 Share October 31, 2007 The weather is cool now. Got durians ah? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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