PENEX01 – Round Island Discovery
Departure time : 09:00hrs
Duration : 04 Hours
This tour takes you to the outskirts of George Town, witness the actual process of Batik, using wax & dyes. then proceed to the Fishing Village. From here we will then pass Fruit Plantation, a brief stop at a fruit stall to show you some of the spices as well as some of the local fuits available in season and traditional Malaysia village. We then proceed on to the famous Snake Temple built in 1850, it is probably the one and only of its kind in the world. Final stop, the well known OE (Oeding & Erdel) factory. You will be taken on a tour to see how jewellery is made.
Highlights : Fruit Plantation, Fruit Stall, Snake Temple, OE (Oeding & Erdel) Factory, Batik Factory
PENEX02 – City Explorer
Departure time : 14:00hrs
Duration : 04 Hours
George Town, the capital of Penang was named after King George III of England, is an interesting lend of the old and new. It is worth to note that Penang has one of largest Colonial Buildings in Southeast Asia. Tours includes a stop at Fort Cornwallis, built in 1808. Fort Cornwallis also marks the spot where Sir Francis Light first landed on this island. You will be driven through Street Harmony, which houses the Anglican Church, Kuan Yin Chinese Temple, Mahamariaman Indian Temple and the Kapitan Keling Mosque. Followed by a visit to the State Museum, built in 1821, which houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and pass by the colourful Little India and bustling Chinatown. Next stop, The World’s Fourth Largest Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Chayamangkalaram.
Highlights : Colonial Buildings, Fort Cornwallis, State Museum, Little India, Chinatown, Street of Harmony, Reclining Buddha, Clan Jetties
PENEX03 – Hill & Temple Sightseeing
Departure time : 14:00hrs
Duration : 04 Hours
Kek Lok Si Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in South-East Asia. It is also known as the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddha’s. The 7 – Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddh which dominates the temple, is influenced by architecture styles of the Thais, Burmese and Chinese. A beautiful Bronze Statue of the Goddess of Mercy overlooks the temple. Next, take the funicular train ride up Penang Hill and elevation of 833m above sea level, a cool hill retreat from the tropical heat below for a Panoramic View of George Town and experince the flora and fauna.
Highlights : Kek Lok Si Temple, 7-Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddha, Bronze Statue of the Goddess, Funicular Train, Panoramic View of George Town