The 285sq km island of Penang, off Peninsula Malaysia's northwestern coast, is the oldest British settlement in Malaysia and one of the country's premier resort areas. In Penang's older neighbourhoods one could be forgiven for thinking that the clock stopped at least 50 years ago. It is a compact city and it is a delight to wander around. Set off in any direction and you are certain to see beautiful old Chinese houses, vegetable markets, temple ceremonies, trishaws, mahjong games, and all the other facets of Asian street life.

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