Penang makes CNN and New York Occasions journey listing for 2026

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Penang has kicked off the New 12 months on a excessive observe, incomes a coveted spot on the authoritative CNN/New York Occasions Locations to Go to 2026 itemizing, alongside 20 different locations worldwide.

The CNN Journey Group named the state among the many high 15 locations to journey to, describing Penang as “a style of historical past.”

Underneath the highest 52 locations to go to this 12 months (2026), the state was listed with the likes of Adelaide (its sister Australian metropolis), Algeria (nation), Aragon (Spain), East Timor (nation), Brussels (Belgium), Devon (UK), Oulu (Finland), and Philadelphia (US).

Penang was talked about for its gastronomic treats, with the Peranakan tradition singled out, its historical past, murals in addition to a reference to the world-famous shoemaker, Datuk Jimmy Choo, who’s initially from Penang.

“Michelin or not, you don’t must shell out so much for an ideal meal in Penang: avenue stalls, evening markets and kopitiams (conventional espresso retailers) serve aromatic curries, steaming bowls of laksa, never-too-sweet pandan and coconut truffles, and different mouth-watering fare.

“Between meals, hunt for George City’s iconic avenue murals, together with one which pays tribute to hometown hero Jimmy Choo,” mentioned the web site.

In the meantime, Penang World Tourism (PGT) in Fb posted that the itemizing is a worldwide recognition of what makes Penang actually particular.

“Penang is the one vacation spot in Malaysia to make the listing. The reason being as a result of Penang is well known as a multicultural metropolis wealthy in historical past that continues to honour and have fun its storied previous.

“From layered heritage streets and dwelling traditions to cultures that thrive aspect by aspect, Penang’s story isn’t simply preserved, it’s lived each day,” PGT mentioned.

Penang was additionally listed among the many 52 locations to go to by the New York Occasions.

Supply: Bernama