George Town Trip Overview
Penang is a city that’s as rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. This city tour highlights all of the best—from colonial-era homes, to private mansions, famous museums and stunning temples. During this 4 hours city tour, you will visit the famed Little India and Chinatown, wander the halls at Penang Museum and learn about the art of pewtersmithing at the Royal Selangor. Finish your tour at Wat Chayamankalaram, where you’ll be amazed by the giant reclining Buddha.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: George Town, Malaysia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Penang is a city that’s as rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. This city tour highlights all of the best—from colonial-era homes, to private mansions, famous museums and stunning temples. During this 4 hours city tour, you will visit the famed Little India and Chinatown, wander the halls at Penang Museum and learn about the art of pewtersmithing at the Royal Selangor. Finish your tour at Wat Chayamankalaram, where you’ll be amazed by the giant reclining Buddha.
Itinerary
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Pass By: George Town, Malaysia
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown on time for a 10am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the hotel lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Stop At: Fort Cornwallis, Leboh Light, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town – UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.
Places of Interest: Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Chinatown
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Little India – Penang, Queen Street and Penang Street Malaysia
Next, make your way to colorful Little India
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown – Penang, Malaysia
and eclectic Chinatown before paying a visit to the Royal Selangor
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 4, 3A-G-1, Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang Island 10470 Malaysia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang State Museum and Art Gallery, Farquhar Road Lebuh Light, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Your final stop is the Penang State Museum, will take you through halls of this colonial-ear building and point out artifacts from Malaysia, China and India’s unique past
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gurney Plaza, Plaza Gurney Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
Choose to return to your hotel, or enjoy shopping at your leisure at Gurney Plaza
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Asni Tours & Travels, Block B3-1-27 Jalan 1/152 Taman OUG Parklane, Kuala Lumpur 58200 Malaysia
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Duration: 10 minutes
