Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Overview
During This 5 Hours City Tour you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Reclining Buddha , Dhammikarama Burmese, scenic drive through the streets of George Town, Esplanade/Fort Cornwallis, Little India, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty. free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree.
- Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors
- Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation
- Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia
- Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors
- Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation
- Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Driver
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off (city center 1km radius only)
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel to proceed with the city Tour.
Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, 24 Lorong Burmah, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
Duration: 30 minutes
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, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Little India - Penang, Queen Street and Penang Street Malaysia
Little India
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Streets of Racial Harmony
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: 59, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Chew Jetty
Stop At: George Town, George Town, Penang Island, Penang
George Town bears testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape. Take a scenic drive across George Town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coffee Tree, 20A Jalan Bagan Jermal, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree Crown Pewter demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made
After the city tour ends, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or you may request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown. (Driver will guide you on how to get back to hotel on your own transportation)
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Your driver will pick you up from your respective hotel to proceed with the city Tour.
Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, 24 Lorong Burmah, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
Duration: 30 minutes
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, Streets of Racial Harmony, Chew Jetty, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Little India - Penang, Queen Street and Penang Street Malaysia
Little India
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Streets of Racial Harmony
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: 59, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Chew Jetty
Stop At: George Town, George Town, Penang Island, Penang
George Town bears testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape. Take a scenic drive across George Town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coffee Tree, 20A Jalan Bagan Jermal, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea @ Coffee Tree Crown Pewter demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made
After the city tour ends, the driver will bring you back to your hotel or you may request to be dropped in any location in Georgetown. (Driver will guide you on how to get back to hotel on your own transportation)
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged
- Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Catherine_H
September 2023
Sean Khaw was a great guide for my half day tour of Penang. He answered all my questions, took photos to share with me, and navigated us through the city traffic on a busy holiday weekend!
Sean Khaw was a great guide for my half day tour of Penang. He answered all my questions, took photos to share with me, and navigated us through the city traffic on a busy holiday weekend!