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Which place is better to visit Phuket or Penang? |
Travel Info Hi, I'm looking to travel to Malaysia and Thailand towards the end of July. If you've been to both Phuket and Penang, which one would you recommend? We're looking for just a cool place to learn more about the local culture, be in a nice place, experience more of local life. Beach, while nice, is not necessary. Thanks. Also, if you have any info on Phuket vs. Koh Samui that would be helpful. I read somewhere that Koh Samui may not be a great beach place because of sea lice. Thanks for the info! Travel Tips Penang is definitely a 'family place'... so I go with the other advices with regards to your question. However, Phuket on the other hand offers more tranquil beaches and beautiful sceneries (and many island hopping packages it has to offer where you can get away to the islands with pure white sand and clear clue waters Penang do not have). Drop Koh Samui. Its too crowded with drunkards and druggies (I'm not saying that Phuket and Penang don't have them, but it is really a much better place than Koh Samui, trust me and you know well enough that its beach is not too great). Penang offers a more 'cultural' aspects of the Malaysian way of life and food whereas Phuket is more westernized (culture wise) to suit tourist needs... so you might want to consider on this to weigh in your decision making process. Here are some links with photos which you may want to have a look at in advance: http://www.phuket.com/island/beaches.htm... (Website on Phuket island and its beaches) http://www.cuti.com.my/sub/penang/guide_... (Website on Penang island and its beaches) Hope this helps and have fun! ***** By the way, Phuket is a city too, just as Penang and here is the link to the Phuket City Municipality website: http://www.phuketcity.go.th/ Source(s): TheBear can't say which is better than the other since it is a personal opinion :-) Other Travel Tips Phuket I would chose Phuket, because the beautiful sea and beach. Out of the two you provided I'd pick Phuket. If I had to chose my own I would chose China Beach close to DaNang in Vietnam. Cheers. It would be comparing apples and oranges. Penang is a city in an island. Though there are parts of Penang that has wonderful beaches but there are also several huge shopping malls. There are wonderful resorts but also historical sites to visit. Phuket on the other hand is a resort on an island. Hope this helps. You did not specify if you have family. If you do, then Penang is a better choice as it has more attractions for the whole family. If it's just you and your partner, then Phuket will be more happening, sleazy bar scene aside. |
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