The State consists of the island of Penang (285 sq. km) and Province Wellesley (Seberang Perai) (759 sq. km).  The two parts are linked by a regular ferry service and the 13.5 km Penang Bridge.  Another bridge, 24 km long, links Batu Maung on the island and Batu Kawan on the mainland.  Penang State has a population of about 1.5 million with slightly less than half residing on the island.  

Penang island has transformed into a world leading multi-national electronic and export-oriented manufacturing centre since it ceased to be a free port status in 1969.  It is also an international tourist destination with its rich historic sites, diverse culture, unique architectural buildings, lush nature and the beaches. 

Butterworth, on the mainland, is an important public transportation hub for trains, buses, ferry and ships.  Trains from Bangkok and Singapore halt here.  Penang international airport, located  on the island, have direct flight to Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and more.

Useful Links

• Penang Tourism Official Site 槟城旅游网
• State Museum 槟城博物馆
• Penang Hill Railway 升旗山缆车
• George Town World Heritage Inc. 乔治市世遗局 
• Malaysian Tourism 马来西亚旅游局
• Penang Development Corporation 槟城发展局
• Penang International Airport 槟城国际机场

UNESCO HERITAGE:

George Town, the capital of Penang, was declared UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City on 7 July 2008.  There are rich collection of historic buildings such as the various Chinese clan associations, the various religious mosques, churches, Chinese temples, Indian temples, clan jetties, shop and residential houses.  The various architectures bear testimony to the multi ethnic settlers of those years.  Their co-existence is a good testimony of the multi-racial community with multi-culture, multi-religion, multi-lingual who lived harmoniously in Penang. 

槟城位于印度洋和马六甲海峡的交接处，由285平方公里的槟城岛和对岸759平方公里的威省组成。两地由13.5km的槟威大桥和24km的第二大桥连接，有24小时来往两地之间的渡轮服务，人口约150万。

今天的槟城已成为了世界闻名的电子制造业，贸易中心及旅游胜地。首府乔治市於2008年7月7日被联合国教科文组织颁布为世界文化遗产。印证了这座有200年历史的城市，多元族群和睦相处（有马来人，华人，印度人，阿拉伯人，亚齐人，泰国人，缅甸人和英国人）他们的信仰，文化，传统都显示在各自特色的建筑物。

• 从昆明到槟城： 大四生独闯兰卡威、槟城、吉隆坡八日游

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