Toy Museum Penang

Reputed as the largest of its kind in the world, the Museum house over 100,000 toys, dolls and others fun collectibles. It has also entered Malaysia Book of Records as the first toy museum in the country and with the largest toy and figurine collection

Passion for toys is where it all begins, says the proud owner Loh Lean Cheng of his collections. He was inspired with toys collection after visiting the London Toy and Model Museum at the age of 19.

For the past 30 years - Starting from the first toy that he bought in 1973 at 0.5 pound (Popeye), his collection just keeps on growing and growing. Today, almost everything that you ever think of (on toys) can be found here.

Used to be located in Jalan Tanjung Bungah, the museum has since moved to another premises at 1370, Mk2, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang which is exactly beside SJK(C) Eok Hua School in Teluk Bahang, Penang.

When you walk around certain section of the Penang Toy Museum, you'll get to experience chilling voices, weird sound and motion effects triggered by motion sensors that are installed to enhance the atmosphere of the surrounding. The wall of the museum is creatively decorated with the famous ancient Egyptian monument such as the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

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Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang

Batu Ferringhi, situated along the coastal road north-west of Georgetown and lined with a string of international- standard resorts, is the most popular beach in Penang. 

Soak in the sun or unwind on the beach while you enjoy a host of aquatic thrills from wind-surfing to canoeing. For a spine-tingling adventure, try parasailing to enjoy the view of the beach from the sky. 

As the sun sets, Batu Ferringhi comes alive with a carnival-like atmosphere with an open-air bazaar selling anything from ornate curios to enticing souvenir items. 

Watch local artisans demonstrate the intricate art of craft-making and batik- painting. Dubbed the Feringghi Walk, the bazaar offers shoppers a host of attractions.

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera, is the site of the first hill station in Malaysia built by the British during colonial times and was used by the wealthy British colonials as a place to escape from the heat of the lowlands, with many building bungalows on top of the hill to use as second homes.During these times the hill was known as Flagstaff Hill as there was a flagpole on top of the Governor of Penang's residence, Bel Retiro, used as a signal transmitter.At 823 metres above sea level, the climate up here is a few degrees cooler and it is a pleasant place to visit and walk around the hilltop which offers fine views over the city of George Town.

As far as attractions go, there is not that much to see on top of the hill. What you come here for is the view and the nature walks through the forest that cover the hillsides.Walking around on top of the hill is not too strenuous as it is fairly flat, but once you leave the top, it becomes quite steep in places. Buildings of interest are a small Hindu Temple as well as a Mosque, the Governors residence, many old English style bungalows and the Bellevue Hotel.

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