He’s visited all of its well-known tourist sites, “but in the end, it’s the people who make me feel right at home. Penangites are just extra warm and welcoming”, he said.
One insider pro tip: “If you want to experience Penang in a less touristy manner, you can visit the mainland. There’s not much for tourists to do, but there are plenty of small towns to hop around and have a look-see at how the locals live.”
If you’re hankering after a bit of adventure, “I remember going to the Snake Temple in Penang when I was a kid and, man, I was just in awe and in fear of the sheer number of snakes you see. I’m not sure if it’s still the same today – I haven’t been there in awhile – but there were so many snakes in a single room, it was insane.”
He added: “I recently read that Andy Lau has sponsored a pillar in the temple, and apparently this temple brought luck to his career and also increased his chances of having a baby – but please fact-check me on this!”
When it comes to good eats, though, Penang doesn’t reign supreme – it’s tied in his heart with Malaysia’s capital city.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/celebrity-food-travel-zhang-zetong-penang-kuala-lumpur-5022156
