2-Day Penang Sightseeing Tour with George Town Heritage Highlights
About This Tour
Explore Penang, a Malaysian island off the Malay Peninsula in the Strait of Malacca, on a 2-day sightseeing tour of its historic and cultural landmarks. Visit f...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Not included · Cities: Penang, George Town · Languages: English, Malay, Tamil
About Penang
Penang
Local guides in much-visited Penang can not only reveal one of Malaysia’s booming tech towns but also the colonial wonders of Georgetown, oodles of Chinese eateries and some fine sanded beaches.
What's Included
- 1-night hotel stay at a boutique hotel
- English-speaking Penang guide
Not Included
- Meals
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Temples, Heritage, and Little India
Visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Kek Lok Si Temple, which is also the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Kek Lok Si Temple, which is also the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Walk through and discover the Blue Mansion, Cheong Fat Tze. Walk through and discover the Blue Mansion, Cheong Fat Tze. Marvel at the elaborate and highly ornamented architecture of Khoo Kongsi, the grandest clan temple in the country. Marvel at the elaborate and highly ornamented architecture of Khoo Kongsi, the grandest clan temple in the country. Pay obeisance to the Reclining Buddha in Lorong Burmah, Pulau Tikus. Pay obeisance to the Reclining Buddha in Lorong Burmah, Pulau Tikus. Explore the ethnic Indian enclave of Little India and visit the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Explore the ethnic Indian enclave of Little India and visit the Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
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2Day 02
Hill Views and George Town Landmarks
Climb Penang Hill and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire city. Climb Penang Hill and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire city. See the 18th-century Fort Cornwallis, which was built by the East India Company. See the 18th-century Fort Cornwallis, which was built by the East India Company. Take pictures of the Victoria Clock Tower, the Moorish-style Jubilee clock tower that stands as a testament to Penang's royal connections. Take pictures of the Victoria Clock Tower, the Moorish-style Jubilee clock tower that stands as a testament to Penang's royal connections. Visit Clan Jetties, the traditional settlement of Chinese immigrants. Visit Clan Jetties, the traditional settlement of Chinese immigrants. Head to the museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage, known as the Peranakan Mansion. Head to the museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage, known as the Peranakan Mansion.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia · Tour start: George Town, Penang, Malaysia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
