Shore Excursion from Penang Port-Penang Heritage Trails and Harmony

Shore Excursion from Penang Port-Penang Heritage Trails and Harmony

Georgetown bears testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. They reflect the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape. This tour will take you through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, No. 1A, King Edward Place, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Once tour guide greet guests from cruise, tour begins with a short drive to the local morning market

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chowrasta Market, Penang Road, George Town, Penang Island 10000 Malaysia

Chowrasta Market is one of Penang’s oldest, dating back to the mid-19th century, and still one of its liveliest morning markets. Located in George Town’s picturesque old downtown, the market is still very accessible to visitors whilst retaining its very local characteristics.Have the opportunity to grab a small bite of some local delicacies

Duration: 30 minutes

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

After that, take a short stroll through the famed Street of Harmony, home to all of the major religions in Malaysia. The settlement of different communities in one small location since the early 1800’s is an amazing sight to wonder.

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: Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 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: Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng), Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

The Goddess of Mercy Temple is a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Situated at Pitt Street, it was first built in 1728, making it Penang's oldest Taoist temple. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.

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

Stop At: Chinatown - Penang, Malaysia

Georgetowns large Chinatown, dotted with temples, mosques, markets and traditional shop houses, is interesting to walk around at any time of the day. It is centered on Lebuh Chulia

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Clan Jetties of George Town only came about in the late 19th century. Part of the heritage trail, the clan jetties are a unique sight to witness as you walk through a wooden path on stilts with wooden houses beside you that are still inhabited by the locals till today. After the construction of the Quay in 1882, the waterfront was developed with short public landing stages or jetties. Settlements grew on these foundations and they were used for the loading and unloading of goods and for the mooring of sampans (boats). Gradually, each jetty became identified and dominated by certain clans and over time more huts sprung up. Be awed by the experience of going through a village atmosphere in the heart of the city. Walk through this quaint village made of wooden houses built on top of wooden stilts. Since Penang lost its free port status, most inhabitants here now dwell in many different trades.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: George Town, Malaysia

Stop for lunch to try some of Penang’s famous local delicacies.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

We continue the tour by visiting Khoo Kongsi, one of the most distinctive Chinese clanhouse well hidden behind an alley between two rows of shophouses. A Kongsi (clan house) is a building in which Chinese families of the same surname gather to worship their ancestors. Representing a family’s social and spiritual commitments between extended relations, ancestors and the outside community, the kongsi also acts as an important means of solidarity. The kongsi were initially developed as a way for 19th-century immigrants to band together according to their respective districts. Unsurprisingly, as a result of this clan-centric bias, hostile sentiments developed between the different clan houses resulting in rivalry

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Trishaw Station, 52D, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Take a short ride on this traditional mode of transport used in the past, Penang’s own Trishaw. Feel pampered as your “Captain” take you through the bustling street in this short ride back to the Cruise Terminal.

Duration: 30 minutes