Penang Temple Tour with Penang Hill (Fast Lane)

Penang Temple Tour with Penang Hill (Fast Lane)

Explore Penang’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Asni Tours & Travels, Block B3-1-27 Jalan 1/152 Taman OUG Parklane, Kuala Lumpur 58200 Malaysia

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel at 9.30 AM. You will be meeting our friendly driver at your hotel lobby and proceed for the tour.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

You will also visit Penang Hill where you will ride a funicular train to its peak at 833m above sea level to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Georgetown and mainland Butterworth. Colonial bungalows can be found around this hill due to the British preferring to stay in a cooler climate compared to the hot and humid environment in the city.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia

After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Coffee Tree, 20A Jalan Bagan Jermal, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia

The coffee tree shop is premium for both quality and price. They have lots of coffee varieties and they are certainly generous with their tastings.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Crown Pewter, 28, Jalan Bagan Jermal, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Crown Pewter demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made.

Duration: 25 minutes