Taxi 1km | USD 0.93 |
Cappuccino | USD 1.32 |
Local cheese (1kg) | USD 6.51 |
Coke bottle | USD 0.63 |
Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 38.06 |
Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 4.03 |
Loaf of white bread | USD 0.89 |
Oranges (1kg) | USD 1.55 |
In the state of Central Sebarang Perai, you can try touring the busy and thriving city of Bukit Mertajam. The name of the city came from the hill whose name was derived from the Mertajam tree. This city is about 29 kilometers from George Town, a city that is known to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As a foreign tourist, your main point of entry in the Peninsular Malaysia is the airport in Kuala Lumpur and then you'll take a connecting flight to Penang Airport. The airport in Penang also services to nearby countries such as Thailand and Singapore This means that your main point of entry can be any one of these countries. From the airport in Penang, you can hire a taxi that will bring you to the city center or any of the buses and trains since Bukit Mertajam has a major railroad. The Rapid Penang serves as the main bus service provider in this region. You can get around the city of Bukit Mertajam by foot if you will explore the city proper and the local bus if you will go out further within the city. Taking a taxi is also possible, but make sure that they will use their meters.
There are several hotels in Bukit Mertajam that cater to the need of tourist looking for affordable accommodations. You can find inns and hostels as well, which are ideal for backpackers or young travelers on a budget. It is recommended that you go for online booking websites if you are looking for cheap flights to Bukit Mertajam as well as tourist packages and deals.