Things to do in Penang at night

Penang is a perfect example of how the party starts when the sun goes down! The same little island that is calm and serene during the day turns into a place of fun and frenzy by evening. It is a completely different scene here! Locals as well as tourists frequent rooftop cocktail bars, pubs and beach bars. The beach bars are lit in colourful lights. It is in recent years the tourists have started flocking to Penang for its lifetime experience. Traveling in Penang is no big deal either. You can easily hop onto a bus and reach here your destination within minutes. The bus routes have been strategically planned so that it ensures point-to-point connectivity.

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After Dark Shopping

Jalan Batu is one of the islands most popular places for the best shopping experiences. Here you can get your hands on some of the best things at dirt cheap rates. The best part being it is open all night so you can shop till your heart's content without any restrictions on time. It is one of the best places for those looking forward to shop in solace. It is one of the only places in Malaysia where you can head to for some after dark shopping. From homemade items, pirated DVD's to Marvel DC Comics the place has it all! The place is full of multiple stalls offering products at throwaway prices. I was quite surprised at the variety and the quality of goods being offered. You can literally shop here till you drop.The locals here claim that the products here are highly priced but thats not the case, the vendors are pretty open to bargaining. You can board bus no. 173, which should drop you off directly to Jalan Batu. The bus stop is located just where the lane for Jalan Batu starts making travel a breeze!! I would recommend you to reach here by 10 PM in the night to make the most of the time. There are also some cafes here so you can stop for a quick bite in between your marathon shopping sessions. The lane is beautifully lit at night making for a pleasant shopping experience.

Visit the Upper Penang Road Bars and Nightclubs

This is one of the best places if you are a pub hopper. The street known to have some of the highest number of pubs in Malaysia and is necessary visit by the tourists. Since there is a lot of traffic on these streets, the traffic officials have cordoned off the streets allowing them to place tables and chairs outside the pubs. Having a drink under the clear skies is an experience you will never forget. The interiors of the bar has been designed by keeping the youngsters in mind and are all quirky and colourful! You can board bus number 401E to reach Upper Penang. The bus stop is located just 1 KM away from the Road and can be easily reached by walking.