Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Pickup / Dropoff Transfer
✔ bottled water
✖ Lunch
✖ no food and drinks provided
✖ penang hill tickets price USD8
✖ Peranakan Mansion entrance USD8
Pickup Locations
1. MN Ferringhi Inn
2. Georgetown @ New Wave Hotel
3. Courtyard Penang
4. Tower Budget Hotel
5. F Hotel
6. Capital O 90897 Island City Hotel
7. Ascott Gurney Penang
8. C.Y.C Heritage Hotel
9. Heritage Inn
10. Nautilus Bay Home Inn
11. The George Hotel
12. Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
13. Penang Marriott Hotel
14. ZEN Rooms Carnarvon Street
15. OYO Rooms Little India
16. OZO George Town Penang
17. Hotel Murah Penang
18. Sunstone Hotel
19. ZEN Rooms Cintra Street Georgetown
20. D'Sea Princess Hotel 2
Additional Info: Traveler must clearly mention the pickup point , name of the hotel and address , cruise pier. We normally pickup traveler at the hotel lobby or cruise pier jetty
Itinerary
1
Penang Hill
Since the British first settled here, they had always yearn for respite from the depressing heat, thus they set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as Bukit Bendera. They built a railway up the hill and bungalows for retreat during weekend. Here we can see the legacy of the bungalows left behind by the British beside experiencing a colder climate compared to lowland. See 360 degree view of George Town, Love Lock, Ginger Garden and monkeys!
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Kek Lok Si Temple
During the British era the Chinese flourished and thrived. They practiced their religion steadfastly and built many temples that rivaled those in China, if not better! One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's theme park in South East Asia. Learn all about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism at the temple. There is a saying here in Penang - "you have not been to Penang if you have not been to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si".
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
See the former house built by a Chinese Captain, Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, called the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This elite house full of antiques and collectibles from east and west, featured many recollection memories when the Chinese immigrants inter-marriage with the locals and created a fusion of east meets locals, hence a new tradition was borne. It is also a popular shooting location of choice for Malaysian, Singaporean and Chinese movies.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Penang Street Art
Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting of children all across historical Georgetown. The artworks are funny, fascinating, and very much open to everyone’s interpretations. See magical street arts created by Ernest like “Children on Bicycle”, “Boy on Motorcycle”, “Dinosaur” and “Climbing Wall”.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Chew Jetty
Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water. Stroll on the plank walkway to see locals go about their daily life on the jetty, take nice pictures of harbor view, iconic Penang Ferry and Penang Bridge and buy a trinket or two.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Khoo Kongsi
The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clan-house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Hidden in an enclave, the magnificent family house became a get together for festivals.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
