Penang Bridge

The Penang Bridge is located in Penang, Malaysia. This bridge was built in the 1980s. It spans the strait and connects the Penang Island of Penang and the province of Wisconsin on the other side, so it is named after it. It is a famous landmark of Penang. . The bridge is 13.5 kilometers long, and ships over 10,000 tons can pass under the piers. When the bridge is beautiful, it is the scene of sunrise and sunset. The completion of the Penang Bridge has further developed the tourism industry in Penang. In the province of Penang, the Penang Bridge and the North-South Highway connect directly to the small and large towns on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia or to Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south. Tour Guide Penang Bridge is also a toll bridge. All motorists travelling to Penang Island from Wisconsin will be charged according to the size of the vehicle. Generally, ordinary cars are charged a bridge toll of 7 ringgit per car. But travel from Penang to Wisconsin does not have to pay any tolls. People are not allowed to walk on the bridge. At the same time, in principle, you cannot park on the bridge, but many tourists will stop for a short time at the emergency stop to take pictures. It is recommended not to do so as much as possible. Visitors who want to take a panoramic view of the bridge can cross the bridge and find a spot on the coastal road on Penang Island to take a panoramic view of the bridge. Meanwhile, another way to appreciate the bridge is by taking a ferry. In general, you will take the ferry from Beihai Pier to Penang. The dock on the other side is not far from the bridge, and the bus terminal is next to it. Beihai Pier is very close to Beihai Railway Station, and the ferry ticket to Penang is 1.2 ringgits. The large, spacious cabins of Beihai Ferries are full of seats, and there are also a few vehicles on the deck. In addition to locals, most of the people who take the ferry are tourists. The ferry travels through such a historic strait, and it is indeed a beautiful thing to enjoy the beautiful appearance of Penang Island at a slow pace from far to near. In addition, Penang's famous marathon has always been held here, attracting many marathon enthusiasts from all over the world every year. If you want to participate in the marathon, you can register on the official website. The full registration fee is 60 ringgits.