Penang Magical Temple and Scenic Hill Half-Day Getaways

Penang Magical Temple and Scenic Hill Half-Day Getaways

A guided tour to visit 2 attractions in center of Penang Island, one nature and one religious:
1. Pick up and drive to foothill of Penang Hill (Ride: 30 mins)
2. Take a train up to Penang Hill (Train ride:10 mins). Experience the ride in a Swiss-like modern air-conditioned tram that goes uphill on the world steepest tunnel track to 800 meters high. Enjoy the lush greenery view as the funicular train pulls up along this 2007 meters railway track. On top take in breathtaking view of George Town city in cool crisp air. Climb to David Brown restaurant for a cup of coffee or pictures. Walkabout and take picture at Love locks, Big Cannon, Bel Retiro and Ginger Garden. Check out crabs and monkeys - they wear spectacles.
3. Kek Lok Si Monastery (Ride:10 mins); South East Asia largest Buddhist theme park with 9 temples. Learn Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and take pictures with 10,000 Buddhas pagoda.
4. Drop off at destination (Ride:30 mins)

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

Since the British first settled here, they had always yearn for respite from the depressing heat, thus they set sight on the highest peak in Penang i.e. Penang Hill or locally known as Bukit Bendera. They built a railway up the hill and bungalows for retreat during weekend. Here we can see the legacy of the bungalows left behind by the British beside experiencing a colder climate compared to lowland. See 360 degree view of Goerge Town, Lovelock, and monkeys!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

During the British era the Chinese flourished and thrived. They practiced their religion steadfastly and built many temples that rivaled those in China, if not better! One of the better one is Kek Lok Si, better described as the largest Buddhist's theme park in South East Asia. Learn all about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism at the temple. There is a saying here in Penang - "you have not been to Penang if you have not been to Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si".

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes