Travelling west along the coastal road, away from Tanjung Bungah, is Batu Ferringhi. A low lying area with white sandy beaches and casuarina trees, Batu Ferringhi is the most famous of Penang's beaches. Several hotels of international standard are dotted along its shoreline. Here, guests have many sporting activities to choose from , such as parasailing, jet skiing, wind surfing and water skiing. Dining is a delight with nearby restaurants offering a variety of seafood, local, Continental and Asian dishes. The roadside is also lined with numerous stalls selling handicrafts and souvenirs.

Off shore from Batu Ferringhi are the deserted islands of Pulau Bidan, Pulau Telur and Pulau Song Song. The crystal clear waters around these coral islands are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. Most of the beach hotels offer sea cruises to these islands.

How to get there......
Penang is accessible by air with regular scheduled flights from major cities and countries in the region such as Hong Kong, China, Bangkok, Phuket, Haadyai, Medan, Taipei, Japan and Singapore. Malaysia Airlines operates daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. From Penang International Airport take a taxi to Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah or Teluk Bahang. Buses are also available from the city.

You may travel by road from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, using the North-South Expressway. To reach the island, you may either cross the Penang Bridge or take the ferry at Butterworth.

Malayan Railway operate regular train services from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth.