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PULAU PINANG NOSTALGIC CITY TOUR – 14th to 16th October 2019 – ( 3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS)
Journey back to Penang’s romantic years at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in George Town on this 3-day tour to some of the state’s grandest scenery. Admire the well-preserved heritage buildings that evoke nostalgic feelings and memories of Old Penang, which became known as the Pearl of the Orient.
Itinerary
PULAU PINANG 3DAYS 2NIGHTS
** Lunch & Dinner at own cost.
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL (L.D)
0800 meet and greet in the airport or KL pick up
1400 Transfer for Lunch at Penang Hill for Hawker street food
1500 Visit Penang Hill
1600 Visit Kek Lok Si
1700 Native Products
1800 Cocoa Gallery
1900. Dinner at Oriental Seafood Restaurant
2000. Check in at Cititel Express Hotel and rest
DAY 2 – CITY AND HERITAGE TOUR (B.L.D)
0800. Breakfast
0900. Kapitan Road / Harmony Street
1000. Penang Art Street
1100. Pass by China Town and Little India
1200. Lunch at Hameediyah Restaurant
1300. Free and easy at Komtar
1400. Peranakan museum, Penang Peranakan Mansion (Baba & Nyonya)
1600. Shopping at Gurney Plaza / Paragon Mall
1900. Dinner at Nyonya restaurant
2000. Back to Hotel
DAY 3 DEPARTURE (B.L)
0800. breakfast at Hotel
1100. Check Out of Hotel
1200. Visit Floating Village Clan Jetty
1300. Lunch at Pen Mutiara Restaurant
1400. Transfer to the Airport or KL
2000. Reach KL Hilton Hotel
DAY 1 – Highlights
Penang Hill, George Town, Penang Island, Penang
Start your tour where you will visit Penang Hill. 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. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. 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, Penang Island, Penang
Then, 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.
DAY 2 – Highlights
Penang Museum
Your day begins with a 9am pickup from hotel. Accompanied by your private guide, head straight to the Penang Museum and journey back to the 18th century as you discover the fascinating colonial history of the Straits of Malacca. Pass by China Town and Little India. Lunch at Hameediyah Restaurant.
Penang Peranakan Mansion (Baba & Nyonya)
A rich captain house built in late 1800s; full of antiques and learn stories/trivias about fengshui and his 4 wives. Continue your immersion in Malay culture with a stop at the Penang Peranakan Mansion, a magnificent century-old Baba home filled with antique furnishings, beautiful artworks, and priceless artefacts.
Penang Street Art Murals
Finally, explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of George Town and admire the historic monuments, memorable landmarks, and colorful street art murals. Take a short stroll through Armenian Street where its famed street art/murals are found. Discover the unique painted walls mimicking life in the city. Blending humour and historical elements, Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian born artist, hand painted the art to reflect what local culture has to offer during his short stay in Penang in 2010. Some examples are “Kids on a Bicycle”, “Boy On Chair”, and many more.
DAY 3 – Highlights
Penang City Hall @ Padang Kota Lama
City Hall is the local government headquarters in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Built by the British, it now serves as the seat of the Penang Island City Council and was previously the seat of the George Town City Council. Overlooking the historic parade ground (the Padang) within the Esplanade. The buildings are also situated within George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Chew Jetty -The Floating Village
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. The island’s earliest Chinese settlement, where homes balance above the water on wooden stilts. Learn about the immigrants who traveled from Fujian province to live on Penang Island, while taking in intricate stone carvings and wooden ornaments, then learn the strict rules of the Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese clan house, the island’s earliest Chinese settlement.
Summary
Highlights
- 3 days of experience and exploration in the historic city of George Town.
- Historical British-era artefacts at the Peranakan Museum.
- Train ride for spectacular panoramic views of Penang.
- Relaxing walk passing by colonial buildings.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Penang
- 3D 2N accommodation at Cititel Express Penang
- Tour transport (KL-Penang-KL), Tour Ground Transfer
- Local tourist guide for passengers with bus
- Admission fees: Penang Hill Entrance, Kek Lok Si Entrance
- Meals as scheduled
- Tipping
- Daily Drinking water
- Local government fee
- Tourism tax
Exclusions
- Meals and beverages not listed as Inclusions
- Peranakan Mansion Ticket @RM 30 per pax
Cost
- Tour will cost RM1550 nett per person and will include all items in Inclusions.
Minimum Requirements
- This tour has reached the minimum number of interested participants. Registration is now open.
- The tour group’s maximum is 40 pax.
- If you are interested to take part in this trip, please register at the link above.
If you have further questions about the tour, please email to ibd2019@mensa.my and we will reply as soon as possible.