Ascend Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level by means of funicular train. Enjoy the bird’s eye view (usually clearer in the afternoon) of George Town and feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit. Another highlight is Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple. Marvel at the 30-metre high statue of the Goddess of Mercy, the...Read more
Ascend the 720-metre high Penang Hill by funicular train to the summit. Visit The Habitat – a newly opened 1.6 km nature trail conserved to be the most complete, exciting and educational Malaysian rainforest experience. See the flora and fauna along the trail, appreciate the specialty gardens, and enjoy the fantastic views from the 230-metre...Read more
This tour covers the main highlights of Penang Island. It includes Chew Jetty – the early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang, the intricate stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Clan House), the colourful Little India, the iconic 720-metre high Penang Hill by funicular train and the Kek Lok Si – Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist...Read more
Experience the unique funicular train ride to Penang Hill, 720-metre above sea level. At the summit, appreciate the exhilarating bird’s eye view from the cosy David Brown Restaurant, where you get to enjoy English High Tea in the cool weather. Take a stroll at the summit before...Read more
Catch the beautiful sunset at Penang Hill. First by taking a stroll through the rainforest trails of The Habitat to Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk – the highest point of Penang with unobstructed sunset view over the hill. After refreshment, night walk, amidst the sound of insects and wildlife, back to the entrance of The Habitat. Return journey or...Read more
Even if you have only a short time in Penang, soak up the key sights in just half a day on this action-packed door-to-door tour. Ride the funicular to the peak of Penang Hill; explore the streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch pewter craftsmen; taste white coffee; and check off religious monuments from Kek Lok Si Temple to Wat...Read more
Describing Penang is describing an island with a beguiling blend of British, Chinese, Malay and Indian influences; the multicultural facets of this off-the-coast marooned destination have its roots now spread around the island. With the capital Georgetown as its pride and joy, under UNESCO protection since 2008, Penang is more than just an...Read more