Penang City Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si

Explore the Penang city which is rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also make a visit to photostop at Fort Cornwallis. Then after lunch proceed to Penang Peranakan Mansion and also Khoo Kongsi Temple.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel at Georgetown on time for a 10am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the hotel lobby and proceeds for your tour.

Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, 24 Lorong Burmah, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Right across the road you may also visit the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: George Town, Malaysia

After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Penang Hill, 11500 Bukit Bendera, Penang, Malaysia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kek Lok Si Temple, Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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 and also at Crown Pewter  for demonstration – Witness how Malaysian handicraft is made.

End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Duration: 30 minutes

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