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Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat Chaiyamangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.
- Discover the rich multicultural diversity of Penang
- Ride the funicular to the 2,733-foot (833-meter) summit of Penang Hill
- Explore George Town, Kek Lok Si Temple, and more
- Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (4 km radius). An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 4 km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Itinerary
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1Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple
Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple in Penang famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha (not a Sleeping Buddha), which at 33 metres, is one of the largest in the world
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Then you will also visit Penang Hill where you will ride a funicular train to its peak at 833m above sea level to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Georgetown and mainland Butterworth. Colonial bungalows can be found around this hill due to the British preferring to stay in a cooler climate compared to the hot and humid environment in the city.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Kek Lok Si Temple
After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree and also at Crown Pewter for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made. End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure Time 9:30 AM
- Ticket for Penang Hill Train, Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift include
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure Time 9:30 AM
- Ticket for Penang Hill Train, Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift include
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest
- Please wait at Hotel Lobby 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start
- Driver can be late up to 10 - 15 Minutes due to Traffic or any unwanted clauses
- For temple entry, wear modestand respectful attire, typically covering shoulders, arms, and legs, such as a long dress or pants and a simple top
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- Please provide the arrival and departure times for your cruise, the name of the cruise, and confirm if the cruise pickup location has been booked
- A 50% surcharge will apply for pick-up or drop-off locations outside of George Town.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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