Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour
Penang George Town Heritage Walking Tour
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The capital of Penang, Georgetown was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008, as an acknowledgement of its well-preserved multi-culture heritage. Walking down streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history, with outstanding colonial architectures and local cultures. Follow our tour guide to discover George Town on foot, beginning with St. George Church, walking down the Street of Harmony, Little India, Armenian Street, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and other attractions at the heart of the city.
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St. George's Anglican Church
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will meet in front of the church and start our journey on foot. This church was established in 1818, the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia, still functioning today.Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will walk to the temple down the Kapitan Keling Mosque road. This is the oldest Taoist Temple in Penang, this temple was built in 1800. We will visit and discover the story of Chinese immigrants settling in Penang more than 200 years ago.China Street
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will walk down China Street at the heart of George Town. On this street we will have a chance to see heritage buildings in George town like shophouses, and clan houses.Pinang Peranakan Mansion
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will then walk from the temple to this mansion via China Street. The residence of 19th century Chinese tycoon, Chung Keng Quee, now turned into a museum of Peranakan Chinese Ethnic Group (referred to as Baba Nyonya). We will tour and discover the stories behind Peranakan ethnic group in Malaysia.Little India - Penang
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will walk around Little India, one of the Indian settlements in Penang. We will discover the daily life of Indian immigrants to Penang since British colonial period.Sri Mahamariamman Temple
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Georgetown located at Little India, dedicated to Mariamman, the Goddess of Rain. Discover the Hindu believe and practice in MalaysiaKapitan Keling Mosque
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will continue our walking to the oldest mosque in Penang, established in 1801 by India Muslim. With beauty Mughal architecture.Armenian Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will walk down the Armenian street where we can find plenty of historical pre-war shophouses, temples, mosque and street arts.Khoo Kongsi
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA Chinese clan house with rich ornamented architecture. It is a hidden gem of Georgetown, access through a valley off the Armenian street.
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