Shopping & Style

Your comprehensive guide to the best Penang shopping, style and fashion

Independent bookshops in Penang
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Independent bookshops in Penang

The best places to shop for books in the city
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Best shopping streets

Lorong Kulit
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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
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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
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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's best markets

Apollo Market in Butterworth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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