Penang Discovery: A Full-Day Heritage & Hills Tour of George Town
Experience the beauty, culture and colonial history of Penang on this full day tour of George Town and beyond. Meet your friendly driver-guide in your hotel lobby then begin your journey in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City.
Start your morning at the Chew Jetty which is one of the clan jetties built on stilts over the water. Not only is it a great photo opportunity, but it’s also home to one of the murals by Ernest Zacharevic from the 2012 George Town Festival! Next, you’ll see the Queen Victoria Clock Tower, make a photo stop in front of Fort Cornwallis, and pass Penang City Hall and the Logan Heritage Building on the colonial Esplanade.
Take a walk down the Street of Harmony which contains a church, a mosque and several temples all in the same street that represents the multiculturalism of Penang. The highlights are St. George’s Church, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, and Kapitan Keling Mosque.
Continue down the road to Armenian Street to see the colourful street art and then backtrack through Little India with all the colourful sari shops, spices and lively sounds. You’ll get a short break for a chocolate and coffee tasting before lunch at a local restaurant. You might even have the chance to try the famous Penang Laksa!
Once your done, leave the hustle and bustle of the city and travel on the funicular train up Penang Hill! Once there, you will be amazed at the former British colonial hill retreat that offers cool breezes and a viewpoint with panoramic views! Finally, visit the elegant Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and famous for its tall statues and pagoda on the hill.
Finish the day with a stop at Wat Chayamangkalaram to view the magnificent Reclining Buddha statue that spans 33 meters, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world!
At approximately 4:30 PM, your guide will take you back to your hotel, head filled with the best of Penang’s culture, colonial history and highland scenery.
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