4D3N Penang

Highlights:

• Wat Chayamangkalaram, Thai Buddhist Temple

• Chinese Clan Jetty built since 19th Century

• Fort Cornwallis (photo stop only)

• Khoo Kongsi

Georgetown, the capital City of Penang, was named after King George III of England. Take a drive through historical Georgetown to visit the most prominent buildings of the colonial era that are now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis that once belonged to the English East India Company and where Captain Francis Light first landed in 1786. Next, you will enter 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.

Enjoy an authentic trishaw ride through the heart of Georgetown and be fascinated by its charming colonial architecture, the modern skyscrapers of bustling Chinatown and all the colors of Little India. 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. Lastly, 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

Highlights:

• Kek Lok Si Temple

• Penang Hill and Funicular Train Ride

• Enjoy the Magnificent Panoramic Views of Georgetown

Known as the temple of ‘Ten Thousand Buddhas’, Kek Lok Si Temple is one of the largest and most beautiful Buddhist temples in South East Asia. This acclaimed tourist landmark has charmed millions of people with its pagodas, pavilions, fishponds, countless buddha statues and the towering bronze statue of the goddess of mercy (Kuan Yin).

Ascend Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera via the funicular train up to 800 meters above sea level to escape the heat and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Georgetown and part of the mainland. Along the way, take in and appreciate the varied flora and maybe catch a glimpse of the elusive fauna. Penang Hill is Malaysia’s oldest hill station and a place where residents and non –residents escape to seek respite from the lowland heat and humidity.

NOTE(s):

• To avoid delays and the heavy traffic on weekends and public holidays, it is advisable to book this tour on weekdays.

• Should the Penang Hill Funicular Train not in operation, we will replace this tour with the Penang Botanical Garden.

A tour specially designed for nature lovers. Our first stop is the spectacular Penang Butterfly Farm where you’ll find yourself surrounded by a myriad of flickering and flitting butterflies in this specially designed natural environment. A sanctuary for over 120 species of rare and exotic tropical butterflies, the farm also houses unique live tropical insects and small reptiles including scorpions, frogs, and other fascinating species. There is also a hatchery and a ‘Preserved Butterflies of the World Museum’.

Highlights:

• Penang Tropical Fruit Farm

• Taste refreshing and mouthwatering fruits in season.

• Countryside Audi Dream Farm

• Animal feeding

Visit Penang’s only Tropical Fruit Farm located in Teluk Bahang, perched on a hillslope overlooking the Indian Ocean. Take a guided tour in this 10 –hectare hillside farm which cultivates over 250 types of tropical and subtropical fruit trees and learn about a wide variety of local and regional tropical fruits. Opportunity to taste various mouthwatering tropical fruits in season and a choice of fruit juices.

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