Penang Heritage in Tour 2 Nights

Penang, Malaysia

Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang – a world-renowned exotic holiday destination – was known, as Pulau Pinang or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this paradise is not short of cultural sights and natural scenery.

Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is fondly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. Some of the most interesting sites of Penang include the sandy beaches of Tanjung Bungah, the landscape from the top of Penang Hill and the many Temples. The quaint streets and alley of Georgetown and the Tropical Spice Garden – the only spice garden in South East Asia – as well as Penang’s many markets, pasar malam , KOMTAR and modern shopping malls also merit a visit.

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3 Days

1+ Age

Penang

Multiple Day Tours

Destination

Penang
Departure

Penang
Departure Time

To be advised
Return Time

To be advised
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable clothing,
Included

Accommodation

Private Transportation
Not Included

Airplane Transport

Breakfast

Departure Taxes

Dinner

Entrance Fees

Guide

Lunch

Return Hotel Transfers

Day 1: Arrive Penang

Arrive in Penang International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city center. Check in and the rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Penang.

Day 2: Penang Hill and Temple Tour

After breakfast, meet your driver for your tour around Penang. Visit the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, the KEK LOK SI TEMPLE, also known as the “Temple of Supreme Bliss”. Enjoy a breathtaking sight of the GIGANTIC GODDESS OF MERCY BRONZE STATUE overlooking the entire temple precinct and its vicinity, then take a stroll up the seven-storey Pagoda which houses over 10,000 Buddha statues. From there, head to the highest peak of Penang, the must-visit PENANG HILL, where the oldest British hill station in the region was established. Enjoy a ride on the FUNICULAR TRAIN up the hill, where you’ll be amazed by the magnificent PANORAMIC VIEW of George Town and the Mainland. While you’re at it, try spotting the two Penang Bridges! Stock up on your favorite local goodies at the Coffee Tree before heading back.

Day 3 : Depart Penang

Breakfast at staying hotel, Free and easy until check-out and transfer back to the airport.

Make Your Own Memories

The tour is inclusive of:

English / Malay Speaking Driver Guide During Transfers and Tour
Private driver and air-conditioned car

The tour is excluded to:

Tipping for guide and driver
Meals and snacks
Air Tickets
Tourism Tax
Other Expenses

History Of The City

Penang is an island near the Straits of Melaka which has developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West. The historic capital of George Town represents the British era from the end of the 18th century. Wander through the heritage backstreets to discover the street art, temples, mosques, and above all the delicious Indian and Chinese food where Penang is known for. Out of the town you will find the impressive Kok Lok Si Temple, and the jungle forest at the smallest National Park in Malaysia. The beautiful beach locations give you an opportunity either to relax and unwind, or to enjoy all kinds of water sports.