Things to do in Penang, Malaysia
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Stand eye-to-eye with vipers at the Snake Temple.
Perhaps the only one of its kind in the world, the Snake Temple is a Buddhist temple with a population of resident pit vipers (the poisonous variety). It is believed that the snakes made the temple their sanctuary as development in the surrounding hills destroyed their habitat. The wardens say that the constant smoke from burning incense renders the snakes harmless, making them a great photo opportunity!
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Go horse-riding along Batu Ferringhi beach at sunset
Watch as the colours of the sea and sky change from warm pastel hues to a deep crimson red.