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Georgetown City & Temple Tour: Penang Hill(FastLane) & Kek Lok Si

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Highlights

Explore the Penang city which is  rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity by Penang City Tour. Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then proceed to Penang Hill and visit Kek Lok Si Temple, Guan Yin.
- Harmonious temple bestowed with gifts from Chinese emperors
- Picturesque funicular train ride to the top of Penang Hill
- Spectacular views of Georgetown & roundtrip transportation
- Relaxing environment at 2,700 feet (833 m) above sea level
- Chance to view the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia

Itinerary

  • George Town(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
  • Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Proceed with the City Tour where you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม; RTGS: Wat Chaiyamangkhalaram) (also called as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Situated in Kelawei Road, the temple located close to the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. It is the oldest Malaysian Siamese temple in the state. The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession.
  • Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Dhammikarama Burmese Temple Dhammikarama Burmese Temple (Burmese: ဓမ္မိကာရာမမြန်မာကျောင်း) is a Burmese temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town of Penang in Malaysia. Situated in Burmah Road, the temple located close to the Wat Chayamangkalaram. It is the sole and oldest Malaysian Burmese temple in the state. The temple also became a focal point for the annual Water, Thingyan and Mid-Autumn festivals as well for Buddhist Lent and Candle Lighting Days within the city suburb
  • George Town

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site. The George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site features Malaysia’s best restored and re-adaptive traditional architecture as well as a multitude of heritage trades and arts. The world-renowned ‘Street of Harmony’ reflects the influence of the diverse communities that have made Penang their home. At only 2.5sq km, the George Town World Heritage Site is compact enough to be explored on foot, bicycle or trishaw. According to UNESCO, the city represents an exceptional example of a multicultural trading town in Southeast Asia, forged from the mercantile and civilisation exchanges of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences.
  • Penang Hill

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Then you will also visit Penang Hill where you will ride a funicular train to its peak at 833m above sea level to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Georgetown and mainland Butterworth. Colonial bungalows can be found around this hill due to the British preferring to stay in a cooler climate compared to the hot and humid environment in the city.
  • Kek Lok Si Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    After that, you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple. Built in 1891 as a small shrine, it has since expanded to become one of the most majestic and largest temples in South-East Asia. Since its founding in 1930, the “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” is considered one of Penang’s most beautiful architectural wonders as it is able to incorporate 3 cultures into one structure – Chinese octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese Crown. A 30.2m Guan Yin – Goddess of Mercy bronze statue was erected in 2002 on the highest point of the temple. It can be reached via an Inclined lift at the middle. On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree. End of the tour return to your hotel or cruise terminal in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Ticket for Penang Hill Train (Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius)
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking Driver

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Additional hour will be charged if exceed tour hours (USD 25 per person per hour)
Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket for Penang Hill Train(Fast Lane), Kek Lok Si Temple, Inclined Lift included
No meals are included.
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged (USD 25 per person per hour)
Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges per person per hours as stated above)
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

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