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City centre of Seberang Perai in Penang, Malaysia
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Butterworth is the main town on the mainland side of Penang state in Malaysia. It was named after William John Butterworth, governor of the Straits Settlements from 1843-1855. Smaller, more industrial and practical, Butterworth does not have any of the atmosphere which George Town across the Penang Straits has. However, it is an important transportation hub for all train and many bus services which do not go directly to Penang Island.
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This is a very beautiful temple with impressive architecture. The sculptures and carvings are very neat and nice. The temple was constructed in 2000 by about 50 craftsmen from China. It has three grand prayer halls, replacing an older temple that was built next to it in 1971. It's being decorated for the annual Nine Emperor Gods (Kew Ong Yeah) festival on every 9th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Pantai Bagan Ajam
Sandy beach, famous for its seafood restaurants and a popular picnic spot among locals.
This is the first and the largest bird park of its kind in Malaysia. It houses more than 300 species of birds from throughout the world, of which about half are Malaysian species. Experience hand-feeding birds in the geodesic domes and two giant-sized walk-in-aviaries. Two bird shows daily at 11:30 and 15:30. To get there take a 10-minute bus ride from Butterworth Ferry Terminal. The park receives a fair bit of negative reviews due to the bad conditions in which birds are kept, although other people find it attractive enough and worth a visit.
Hutan Pelajaran Air Hitam Dalam
A protected recreation park, mostly unknown to the public. It offers walks on boardwalks and suspension bridges through the forest, views from the observation towers and gazebos.
Old Town Kopitiam, Swenz, Sri Wan are just a few. A very popular hangout for the locals
Once a nice stretch of beach for locals to relax. Since the emergence of the BORR highway, only a patch of the beach survives. There are several very good and cheap seafood restaurants there.
Used to be the longest road in Malaysia. Along this road there are various hawker centers and most of the Penang food can be found here. There are at least two main morning markets along this road as well, one is off to Jalan Ong Yi How and another one is further up north and more popularly known as 'Apollo'. New development along the south of Raja Uda is known as 'Wooly Avenue' and this houses new shoplots and restaurants.
Famous for its relatively low-price fresh seafood.
Famous for its relatively low-price fresh wafer and French Fries. You can try the nice taste wafer with many difference flavour and special French Fries with cheese, BBQ and chocolate at there. It is easily found by its sharp pink-coloured van.
Very popular dim sum restaurant. Serving probably the best and largest variety of dim sum in the region.
協和興
The shop sells more than 450 kinds of biscuits. Open since 1949.
Dessert shop
From Penang Bridge, it takes about 15 to 30 min for you to get to these hotels, depends on the traffic conditions.
10-15 min driving distance from Butterworth Ferry & Bus Terminal. 5 min driving distance from Raja Uda Food enclave. 123 units of well furnished rooms and complete amenities. A/C, cableTV, coffee/tea maker, internet, and a mini-bar. Business centre, laundry service, and safe deposit boxes.
Affordable hotel with quality services and facilities.
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, hot water, televisions, private bathrooms - yet no toilet paper, at least not in twin rooms.
In Chai Leng Park. Includes a gym, spa and ballroom.
George Town
Tesco Bagan Ajam
Local market
By bus
The Penang Sentral bus station is a few metres from the train station, under the highway overpass. Any train station representative can point you in the direction of the bus stop.
By road
City is accessible by the Butterworth Outer Ring Road and the Butterworth–Kulim Expressway, the latter is part of the North–South Expressway.
By boat
The much-loved Penang ferry departs regularly from the Butterworth Ferry Terminal for George Town. The ferry terminal is connected with the railway station and bus terminal via covered walkways.
Rapid Penang - bus service that covers most of the city as well as entire Penang state.
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