Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

Penang is blessed with lots of historical and majestic religious sites that reflect Malaysia's diversity and openness to different beliefs. They say you haven't been to the city if you haven't visited one of its beautiful temples, mosques, or churches. Kick off the tour with a visit to the temple of Khoo Kongsi. This large temple with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture marks the dominant presence of Chinese merchants in Penang. After that, you'll visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia. You'll also get to visit a mosque which was built by Indian Muslim traders in the 19th century. Visit St. George's Church. Be in awe as you explore its well-preserved structure that withstood the test of time. No matter which faith you're a part of, the new learnings from each stop will make it a worthwhile day trip in Penang.

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

Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and proceed to Khoo Kongsi. 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. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sri Mariamman Temple, Queen Street, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town. It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Little India - Penang, Queen Street and Penang Street Malaysia

Stop over for a photo session at Little India

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. George's Church, 1 Lebuh Farquhar Harmony Walk, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

St. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia. The church lies within the jurisdiction of the Upper North Archedeaconry of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.

Duration: 30 minutes