Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Experience a taste of all that Penang has to offer on a grand tour of the island from kuala lumpur with a private guide(guide will be available once arrive in Penang). Travel in comfort by private vehicle to Penang’s top attractions, including Kek Lok Si Temple, the funicular railway on Penang Hill and the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. You’ll learn about Malaysian arts including pewter-making and batik, stop at a traditional fishing village and fruit plantation, and see Buddhist temples and other architectural gems, all while enjoying informative commentary from your expert guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 15 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Experience a taste of all that Penang has to offer on a grand tour of the island from kuala lumpur with a private guide(guide will be available once arrive in Penang). Travel in comfort by private vehicle to Penang’s top attractions, including Kek Lok Si Temple, the funicular railway on Penang Hill and the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. You’ll learn about Malaysian arts including pewter-making and batik, stop at a traditional fishing village and fruit plantation, and see Buddhist temples and other architectural gems, all while enjoying informative commentary from your expert guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
7am morning hotel pickup in kuala lumpur, travel with your private driver and tour guide.Kuala lumpur to penang island approximately 4 Hrs drive.
Stop At: Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island Malaysia
Meet your friendly tour guide and first stop famous stretch of the Batu Ferringhi beaches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Batik Factory, 651 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11000 Malaysia
Stop at a traditional fishing village, then visit a batik factory.There, watch artisans shape designs from wax and dye to create this classic Malaysian textile art
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tropical Fruit Farm, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia
Then drive by fruit plantations and learn about commonly grown fruits and spices such as clove and nutmeg.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia
Next up, head to one of the largest Chinese Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple. The temple complex contains many pagodas, prayer halls and bell towers built in varying styles—from Chinese to Burmese to Thai. A bronze statue of the goddess of mercy, Guanyin, looks down from the hill above the pagoda.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia
Your final destination is the funicular railway that ascends Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)—a 2,625-foot (800-meter) peak and Malaysia’s oldest hill station. Disembark at the top for sweeping views of the island and mainland
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 4, 3A-G-1, Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang Island 10470 Malaysia
When descending the hill, visit the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre and enjoy a 30-minute lesson about crafting pewter. Learn 19th-century techniques for manipulating the versatile metal into a simple pewter bowl using basic hand tools.
Your tour includes a stop for lunch at a local restaurant and ends when your driver returns you to your hotel at Kuala Lumpur
Duration: 30 minutes
