Major roads leading to the heritage enclave, beaches in Batu Ferringhi and tourist hotspots were chock-full of vehicles bearing outstation number plates. “The long wait was frustrating but it was all worthwhile once we got to enjoy the scenery at the hilltop,” he said. Faizal, from Port Klang, said he and his family would also try out Penang’s famous nasi kandar during their three-day stay here. E-hailing driver Simon Lee, 28, said many people booked his service to explore the George Town heritage enclave and Batu Ferringhi tourist belt. “Most of them either wanted to go to Esplanade, Batu Ferringhi or sample the famous nasi kandar in town,” he said.
