6-Hour Penang Heritage Tour through George Town's Living Culture
About This Tour
Understand Penang's diverse multi-racial culture, its living styles, and its past and present on this heritage tour of George Town. See the local living heritag...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: George Town · Languages: English, Indonesian, Malay, Mandarin, Thai
Know before you go: A visit to George Town, the capital city of Penang, Malaysia, will bring you face to face with heritage houses, clan houses, and living heritage.
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What's Included
- Transport.
- Guide fees.
- English-speaking guide.
Not Included
- Admission fees.
- Food.
- Accommodation.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
George Town Heritage and Cultural Landmarks
Sights covered on this tour include the following: George Town - Fort Cornwallis, a bastion fort built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. George Town - Fort Cornwallis, a bastion fort built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. St. George's Church, a 19th-century Anglican church. St. George's Church, a 19th-century Anglican church. Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang. Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang. Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Penang. Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Penang. Kapitan Keling Mosque, a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders. Kapitan Keling Mosque, a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders. Clan Jetties, a busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Clan Jetties, a busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Peranakan Mansion, a museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage. Peranakan Mansion, a museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage. Clan house (Kongsis), a large Chinese clan house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, marking the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang. Clan house (Kongsis), a large Chinese clan house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, marking the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang. Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Supreme Bliss), a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam. Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Supreme Bliss), a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hotel · Tour start: Hotel — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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