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Penang Nature Tour including Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Botanical Garden
6 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: George Town, 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia
You will 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, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Botanical Gardens, Jalan Air Terjun, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Then make a visit to Penang Botanical Garden
The Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens" because of the cascading waterfall nearby, is a public park situated on Jalan Air Terjun in George Town, Penang.The original gardens were established in 1884 from an old quarry site, under the supervision of Charles Curtis, who was the first superintendent.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island Malaysia
Batu Ferringhi Beach
Batu Ferringhi is a beach resort northwest of George Town, on Malaysia’s Penang Island. It’s known for water sports and seafood restaurants. Street food, household goods and batik clothing are sold at the seafront night market. Batik pieces are also on display at local galleries and shops.
End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: George Town, 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Hill, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera Air Itam, George Town, Penang Island 11500 Malaysia
You will 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, 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Penang Island 11500 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penang Botanical Gardens, Jalan Air Terjun, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Then make a visit to Penang Botanical Garden
The Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens" because of the cascading waterfall nearby, is a public park situated on Jalan Air Terjun in George Town, Penang.The original gardens were established in 1884 from an old quarry site, under the supervision of Charles Curtis, who was the first superintendent.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island Malaysia
Batu Ferringhi Beach
Batu Ferringhi is a beach resort northwest of George Town, on Malaysia’s Penang Island. It’s known for water sports and seafood restaurants. Street food, household goods and batik clothing are sold at the seafront night market. Batik pieces are also on display at local galleries and shops.
End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking Driver
- Penang Hill Funicular Train
- Entry/Admission - Penang Hill
- Entry/Admission - Kek Lok Si Temple
Not included
- Food unless specified
- Gratitutes (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Ticket for Penang Hill Train and Temples Visit included.
- Meals are not 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
- Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
45%
Sport
15%
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