On this Penang tour, you’ll reach the highest point on the island to enjoy captivating panoramic views before visiting the gorgeous Kek Lok Si Temple. This Penang shore excursion is ideal for photographers, newcomers to Malaysia, and anyone looking to discover breathtaking views of George Town.

Your tour begins by comfortably traveling with your expert driver to Penang Hill, a mesmerizing forested area garnished with beautiful flora and fauna. You’ll reach the high ground via funicular tram, a unique cable railway experience. Atop the hill, you can enjoy jaw-dropping panoramic vistas of George Town and the Penang Bridge. Afterward, you’ll visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Chinese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia. Admire the striking seven-story Pagoda of Rama, showcasing 10,000 stunning alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha. Photograph the picturesque Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architectural elements before ending your scenic Penang tour and returning with your driver to your port.

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Explore the relentless beauty and splendor of George Town, Penang’s capital and largest city. On this culturally enriching tour, you’ll see the sacred reclining Golden Buddha statue before visiting Fort Cornwallis, where you’ll explore the 17th century British fortification. Afterward, discover the waterfront Clan Jetty homes and the Street of Harmony. This George Town tour is ideal for those looking to experience a wonderful array of cultural venues for a low price.

George Town has been labeled a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled in East Asia. Your guided tour begins with a visit to a Burmese and Thai temple, where you’ll want to take photographs of the incredibly decorative and colorful entrances. Inside the Thai temple, witness the grandeur of a gold-plated reclining Buddha measuring over one-hundred feet in length.

Your tour continues to Fort Cornwallis, a British-built fortification from the late 1700’s with cannons decorating the grounds. Pass by the clock tower and proceed to the waterfront, where you’ll experience another highlight of your George Town tour at the Clan Jetty. At this gorgeous waterfront society, small homes rest on wooden stilts over water, and the century-old water village provides captivating views of the Penang Bridge, the second largest bridge in Malaysia.

Your guide then takes you on a slow scenic drive through various popular cultural spots. See Little India, home to the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, and Chinatown, a bustling street full of distinctive stalls and shops.

Then, arrive at one of the most beautiful places in Malaysia, The Street of Harmony. This picturesque street draws together the town’s four main religions and provides quick insight into the different communities on the island. You’ll see the First Anglican church built in Southeast Asia. Right down the street is the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Hindu temple, one of Penang’s oldest surviving buildings showcasing a decorative tower with thirty-eight impressive statues. You’ll also see the Kapitan Keling Mosque, a strikingly elegant building mixing Colonial and Moorish architecture.

Explore the relentless beauty and splendor of George Town, Penang’s capital and largest city. This George Town tour is ideal for those looking to experience a wonderful array of cultural venues for a low price.

Discover the natural beauty of the island and learn about the traditional art of fabric making using wax and dyes. Then drive through the hills where you will enjoy the lush greenery of tropical rainforest, dotted with fruit orchards and spices. Stop at a street stall and be introduced to the many varieties of fruits and spices produced from the local farmers, and learn how the rubber tree is tapped. Drive to a valley with clusters of traditional Malay villages and paddy fields, and feel the tranquility of this beautiful area. Head to a centuries-old temple called the Snake Temple, which is home to several pit vipers. Worshippers believe the vipers are drawn to the temple and that the sacred smoke that permeates the temple calms the snakes, but as a safety precaution, the snakes are de-venomed.

After leaving the Snake Temple, head to George Town, labeled a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled in East Asia. Your guided city tour begins with a visit to a Burmese and Thai temple, where you’ll want to take photographs of the incredibly decorative and colorful entrances. Inside the Thai temple, witness the grandeur of a gold-plated reclining Buddha measuring over one-hundred feet in length.

Your tour continues to Fort Cornwallis, a British-built fortification from the late 1700s with cannons decorating the grounds. Pass by the clock tower and proceed to the waterfront, where you’ll experience another highlight of your George Town tour at the Clan Jetty. At this gorgeous waterfront society, small homes rest on wooden stilts over water, and the century-old water village provides captivating views of the Penang Bridge, the second largest bridge in Malaysia.

Your guide will then take you on a slow scenic drive through various popular cultural spots. See Little India, home to the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, and Chinatown, a bustling street full of distinctive stalls and shops.

Then, arrive at one of the most beautiful places in Malaysia, The Street of Harmony. This picturesque street draws together the town’s four main religions and provides quick insight into the island’s different communities. You’ll see the First Anglican church built in Southeast Asia. Right down the street is the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Hindu temple, one of Penang’s oldest surviving buildings showcasing a decorative tower with thirty-eight impressive statues. You’ll also see the Kapitan Keling Mosque, a strikingly elegant building mixing Colonial and Moorish architecture.