Heritage Tour of Malaysian City Penang

Heritage houses

Highlights

Visit Malaysian famous city Penang

Taste local cuisine and tropical fruits

Visit beautiful green locations

See the local lifestyle

Penang

gastronomical, shopping, cultural

Private Tour

6 Hours

Easy

English, Indonesian, Malay, Mandarin, Thai

Description

Understand the diverse multi-racial culture, their living styles, past and present. Try the local authentic traditional cuisine such as laksa which is ranked as the 8th best food in the world. Visit Penang Botanical garden and view tropical plants and fruits farm; taste local tropical fruits. Understand the local living heritage, see clan houses, try making clogs, shoes, batik, etc.

Itinerary

Sightseeing local locations

Sights covered in this tour include the following:
- Georgetown - Fort Cornwallis, a bastion fort built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
- St George Church, a 19th-century Anglican church.
- Goddess Of Mercy Temple, a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang.
- Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Penang.
- Kapitan Keling Mosque, a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders.
- Clan Jetties, a Busy, scenic destination featuring a traditional village of rustic houses on stilts over the water.
- Peranakan Mansion, a museum dedicated to Penang's Peranakan heritage.
- Clan house (Kongsis), a large Chinese clan house with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang.
- Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Supreme Bliss), a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam.

What's Included

Transport.

Guide fees. (Admission fees and food are NOT included)

English speaking guide.

What's Excluded

Admission fees.

Food.

Accommodation.

Know Before You Go

A visit to Georgetown (capital city of Penang, Malaysia) enclave will bring you face to face with the heritage houses, clan houses, and living heritage.