Take a scenic drive through historical Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour you’ll visit the most prominent buildings of the colonial era such as Fort Cornwallis. Enjoy a trishaw ride past Georgetown’s charming architecture, the modern skyscrapers of bustling Chinatown and colorful Little India— each a showcase of Penang's rich culture and heritage. Round-trip hotel transport is included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ English-speaking Driver/guide
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entrance Fees-pay on site (Khoo Kongsi Clan House-MYR 10 per person)
✖ Trishaw Ride-pay on site: MYR 50 per trishaw (subject to change)
Pickup Locations
1. Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
2. MN Ferringhi Inn
3. Orchid Hotel Penang
4. Hotel Malaysia
5. 23 Love Lane
6. The Prestige Hotel
7. Peking Hotel
8. Muntri Grove Hotel
9. Courtyard Penang
10. Tune Hotel George Town Penang
11. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
12. Hotel Sentral Georgetown
13. Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
14. Hotel Penaga
15. Le Embassy Hotel, George Town
16. Spices Hotel
17. Kimberley Hotel Georgetown
18. Hotel Royal Penang
19. Frame Hotel
20. Munlustay 88 Hotel
Additional Info: Meet at hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the pick-up time
Itinerary
1
Fort Cornwallis
Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis that once belonged to the English East India Company and where Captain Francis Light first landed in 1786
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Visit the majestic Thai Buddhist Temple, Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses one of the world's largest reclining Buddhas at 33 meters. This gold –plated reclining statue has long fascinated foreign tourists.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Khoo Kongsi
Stop at one of the most magnificent clan houses, Khoo Kong Si. The building features intricate carvings and woodwork bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Chew Jetty
The Clan Jetty, an intricate network of rows and rows of houses built on stilts out on the sea in the 19th century by the Chinese immigrants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Please note: Fort Cornwallis & State Museum – Temporarily inaccessible due to restoration work in progress. Fort Cornwallis view from outside only.
