Penang shopping guide
A quick guide on where and what to get
Shopping & Style
Your comprehensive guide to the best Penang shopping, style and fashion
Best shopping streets in Penang
The city's best streets for shopping
Best markets in Penang
Day and night markets in the city
Independent bookshops in Penang
The best places to shop for books in the city
Night markets in Penang
The best markets for some nighttime shopping
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Best shopping streets
Lorong Kulit
Lorong Kulit Market (its translation is Skin lane, a reference to its history as a leather/tannery area, right next to the river) has always been known as the...
Batu Ferringhi
In the harsh glare of the tropical sun it’s hard to believe that Batu Ferringhi is Penang’s legendary tourist strip. World-class resorts rub...
Market Street
This main thoroughfare of Little India has shops that offer a range of goods and services to meet all your needs. At the top of the street, K.V.M. Thulasiraman...
Penang Road
Browse for bric-a-brac, collectibles, clothing, art and antiques at the Little Penang Street Market (Upper Penang Road) every last Sunday of the month....
Penang's best markets
Apollo Market in Butterworth
Hop onto the ferry in Pengkalan Weld to Butterworth and then onto Rapid Penang bus 604 to the Apollo day market in Butterworth. Just ask the bus driver to drop...
Macallum Street satay seller
The night market’s satay vendor is a real showman. His satay, just like him, is popular. Basically it’s marinated chicken, beef or mutton pieces on...
Chowrasta Bazaar
Chowrasta market is one of the most famous day wet markets in Penang. Located on Penang Road, it’s walking distance from most hotels in George Town. Its...
Jalan Kuala Kangsar Market
Jalan Kuala Kangsar in George Town is a very lively street market that links Campbell street with Chowrasta Market. There are old shop houses and market stalls...
Tanjung Bungah Night Market
The ladies obviously know each other and are regulars to this night market each Tuesday evening in the neighbourhood of Tanjung Bungah. It’s a popular...
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