Penang

This island city is steeped in history and is also known as the Pearl of the Orient.

But we call it the gem of Malaysia. Simply because it has all the charms that you could imagine:

Food - check

Penang is a food haven as you can find some of the best food in the country here. And needless to say, this is the birth place of the famed Nasi Kandar, a must try item.

Beaches & waterfalls - check

it is an island after all

Shopping - check

from designer goods of the highest order right down to the cheap fake stuff - you can get 'em all here

Nighlife - check

the island has a wide variety of clubs / bars to offer. Find 1 that suits your style and to party through the night.

Sightseeing - check

Georgetown, the capital of Penang, is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site for its well preserved heritage buildings.

Unique experiences - check

there are several unique adventures to experience in this bustling isle - from pedal-powered trishaw rides to the motorized furnicular hill trains to the ferry rides across the channel. Each one is surely not to be missed.

So there. Now you know why we say that this place is a gem. It offers everything that is Malaysian in a nutshell.