Penang Bridge, A Majestic Bridge Uniting Penang

Malaysia

It should be a very important bridge in Penang

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Introduction

The Penang Bridge is a major landmark of Penang, visible from afar as it stretches across the sea. For visitors, the bridge serves as their first impression of Penang. Construction of the bridge began in 1979 and it was opened to traffic in 1985, connecting Penang Island with the city of Butterworth in mainland Malaysia, hence its name Penang Bridge. Today, the bridge serves as a busy transportation hub. It spans a length of 8,320 meters, making it the third largest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Large vessels weighing thousands of tons pass under the bridge, and smaller cruise ships ferry tourists to and from Penang's outskirts on a daily basis. Climbing onto the Penang Bridge signifies entering Penang, whether arriving by land or by air, visitors will catch a glimpse of this iconic bridge that leads them to explore Penang's wonders.