What You Will Do
Take a scenic drive through historical Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour you’ll visit the most prominent buildings of the colonial era such as Fort Cornwallis. Enjoy a trishaw ride past Georgetown’s charming architecture, the modern skyscrapers of bustling Chinatown and colorful Little India— each a showcase of Penang's rich culture and heritage. Round-trip hotel transport is included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Fort Cornwallis
30 minutes
Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis that once belonged to the English East India Company and where Captain Francis Light first landed in 1786
2
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
30 minutes
Visit the majestic Thai Buddhist Temple, Wat Chayamangkalaram, which houses one of the world's largest reclining Buddhas at 33 meters. This gold –plated reclining statue has long fascinated foreign tourists.
3
Khoo Kongsi
1 hour
Stop at one of the most magnificent clan houses, Khoo Kong Si. The building features intricate carvings and woodwork bearing the mark of master craftsmen from China.
4
Chew Jetty
30 minutes
The Clan Jetty, an intricate network of rows and rows of houses built on stilts out on the sea in the 19th century by the Chinese immigrants.
5
Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Tour Operator
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