Know before you go: Penang

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• Visa3 tips
  • Visa-free up to 90 days for many passports
  • Most nationalities receive a visa-free entry for 30-90 days
• Safety1 tip
  • Safe for most travellers
  • The usual city care in crowds
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is MYR (RM)
  • A day costs about $80 mid-range
• Getting around1 tip
  • George Town is highly walkable
  • For longer distances
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates September
• Language1 tip
  • Malay is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Embrace the street food culture
  • Wear comfortable shoes for exploring George Town's heritage trails
• Crowds1 tip
  • Medium crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights