Georgetown Heritage Journey

Georgetown Heritage Journey

Discover George Town with a local tour guide on a 4hours private tour to discover the heritage and history of the city. You’ll see the living heritage of Clan Jetties and Clan house, Khoo Kongsi then take a walk at the Penang famous "Sibings on a bicycle" street art by Ernest Zacharevic. Lastly will proceed to a pair of Thai and Burmese Buddhist temples. This 3.5-hour tour offers the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, and includes round-trip hotel transfers in the George Town area. Will advice to depart earlier to avoid the hot sun in the afternoon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pengkalan Weld 59A, Chew Jetty, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia

Clan Jetties form part of the Penang Heritage Trail. There used to be seven jetties until one was demolished by fire and now six remain. Billed as one of the last bastions of old Chinese settlements on the island, this waterfront society is home to houses on stilts of various Chinese clans.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

The temple's most famous feature is a 33 meter long (108 feet) Reclining Buddhastatue housed in the main shrine.

Duration: 30 minutes