George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion
Description
Explore the Penang city which is rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also make a visit to Penang Peranakan Mansion & Khoo Kongsi Temple.
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Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found
Right across the road you may also visit the Dharmikarama 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.
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
Penang Peranakan Mansion This old mansion, former home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, showcases over 1000 antiques and collectibles depicting the life of the Straits Chinese or Peranakan culture found in Malaysia, particularly the Penang Peranakan. The richly decorated mansion is also a popular filming location for movies and television series. A guided tour will be in store to explains the different functions of the different parts of the mansion and provide you with an insight of this unique culture.
Khoo Kongsi Temple. Completed around 1906, the temple belongs to the Khoo Kongsi clan. The temple features fine Chinese architecture and crasftsmanship
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius). An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
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Important Information
- 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
- Entrance fee for Fort Cornwallis, Peranakan Mansion and also Khoo Kongsi Temple.
- Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity
- If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged (USD 25 per hour per person)
- Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges based on per hour per person as stated above)
Reviews(1)
The tour was very imformative on the development of Penang and why it was choosen as a major trading centre. We were shown pictures of Beach Street which as its name suggested had a beach, there were ships but it was all reclaimed and built on. We were shown clan clubs,a couple of Chinese temples where the rituals and dieties were explained.
