Discover the Truth: Penang’s Return – Ignore the XHS Misinformation 🇲🇾

Sisters! 🔥 I just got back from Penang, and it completely transformed my view of the place! I always thought Penang was just a destination for Peranakan cuisine, street art, and unbearable heat. But this time, after exploring it myself, I discovered that Penang is way more exciting than I ever imagined! 🔥

1️⃣ Is Penang old and boring?
I need to set the record straight on this one ❗ While Penang is rich in history with its old streets and heritage sites, it’s also a vibrant, youthful city brimming with trendy cafes, chic restaurants, and a buzzing nightlife!
✅ Georgetown is a treasure trove of hidden cafes
✅ Night markets stay open until midnight (perfect for night owls)
✅ Beach clubs where you can sip cocktails and watch the sunset 🌅

2️⃣ Is Penang cheap?
Sisters! In 2025, Penang has become quite pricey 💰💔
1. Hokkien Mee: RM12-15, expensive but oh-so-aromatic!
2. Nasi Lemak: RM10-18, pretty standard, but in tourist areas, it can go up to RM18
3. Coffee at trendy cafes: RM20-25, Instagram-worthy ambiance, but not very filling

💡 Money-saving tips
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This time, I scored RM80 cashback for a 3-night stay!
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🏠 Accommodation recommendations
1. Georgetown: The Prestige Hotel RM400/night, exquisitely vintage and perfect for photo ops
2. Batu Ferringhi: Lost Paradise Resort RM280/night, beach resort vibes with a private beach
3. Georgetown: Savv Hotel RM220/night, affordable and fresh, with a prime location

3️⃣ Is there only the old town to explore in Penang?
Sisters ❗ Penang has quietly evolved into a perfect 3-day, 2-night getaway for City Girls 🔥
✅ Take your sisters to these amazing spots I visited:
1. Hin Bus Depot: Art market + cozy cafes
2. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: Blue House afternoon tea
3. Love Lane nightlife: A charming street lined with small bars

4️⃣ The real deal with Penang’s food
1. Hokkien Mee: Shrimp Noodle House, incredibly aromatic!
2. Chendol: Penang Road, still the original taste, but with tourist prices 💸
3. Nasi Kandar: Line Clear, packed by 3 AM

🚨 Penang’s drawbacks
1. It’s scorching hot 🔥 (going out at noon will make you question life)
2. Grab rides are hard to come by 🚗, especially during holidays
3. Crowded with tourists, often long queues at popular spots

✨ Penang’s advantages
1. Walking down Love Lane at night, the whole street feels like a serenade 🎶
2. Any coffee stall at the Hin Bus Depot market serves top-notch coffee
3. The sunset at Batu Ferringhi beach is as stunning as Bali’s 🌅

Penang might not be everything you imagined, but it’s a proud and storied little city… It’s hot and expensive, yet it keeps drawing you back 🥹💗 Sisters! If you’re a foodie, a shutterbug, or someone who loves the sea breeze, Penang is definitely an island worth visiting 🔥