Batu Ferringhi

Penang's premier beach resort strip with luxury hotels, water sports, and a famous night market.

Updated March 10, 20266 min read

About Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is Penang's most famous beach destination, stretching along the northwestern coast with a strip of international resort hotels including Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Hard Rock Hotel, and DoubleTree by Hilton. The nightly bazaar draws crowds for bargain shopping and local crafts. While tourism drives the economy, a growing number of residential developments offer beachfront living. The area attracts both holiday home investors and permanent residents seeking a resort lifestyle within reach of George Town.

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Batu Ferringhi in Penang, Penang, Malaysia

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