Ascend Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level by means of funicular train. Enjoy the bird’s eye view (usually clearer in the afternoon) of George Town and feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit. Another highlight is Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple. Marvel at the 30-metre high statue of the Goddess of Mercy, the 7-tier ‘Thousand-Buddha Pagoda’ and the ‘Pond of Longevity’.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Funicular train ride
✔ English speaking driver cum guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. The Krystal Suites
2. Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
3. Orchid Hotel Penang
4. Hotel Malaysia
5. 23 Love Lane
6. The Prestige Hotel
7. Peking Hotel
8. Muntri Grove Hotel
9. Tune Hotel George Town Penang
10. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
11. Hotel Sentral Georgetown
12. Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
13. Hotel Penaga
14. Le Embassy Hotel, George Town
15. Spices Hotel
16. Kimberley Hotel Georgetown
17. Hotel Royal Penang
18. Frame Hotel
19. Munlustay 88 Hotel
20. OYO 89421 PP Island Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up from any location in Penang Island
Itinerary
1
Penang Hills
Penang Hill is the oldest British hill station in Southeast Asia, dated late 1700's. Ride the steep funicular railway up Penang Hill. Enjoy panoramic views across the island and explore the historic British hill station, dating back to the 18th century.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Kek Lok Si Temple
Staggered on hillside terraces overlooking Air Itam, Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple is a visual delight. Built between 1890 and 1905, Kek Lok Si is the cornerstone of the Malay-Chinese community, which provided the funding for its two-decade-long construction (and ongoing additions). Its key features are the seven-tier Thousand-Buddha Pagoda and an awesome 36.5 meters-high bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy.
To reach the temple's main entrance, you'll have to run the gauntlet of souvenir stalls on the uphill path. You'll also pass a pond packed with turtles. There are a lot of stairs involved, but the final stretch up to the statute of Goddess of Mercy is covered by a funicular.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is subject to the operation of funicular train which requires periodical maintenance. Down time of the train service affecting your booking will be advised in advance.
