Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si, George Town and Fort Cornwallis
Pick-up: 8:30 - Hotel
Penang Hill - UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: 9:00 am
Ride the funicular train up the 2,733 ft hill, which integrates ecological conservation and cultural preservation.
Discover one of the oldest rainforests in the region, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Learn how it served as a historic retreat during British colonial rule.
Kek Lok Si Temple: 12:30 pm - Visit one of the largest and finest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. Admire its blend of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architecture, including the 7-story Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas and the 37-meter bronze statue of Kuan Yin. See millions of magnificent images of Buddha and hundreds of beautiful, meaningful carvings, sculptures, and murals in both the interior and exterior.
Lunch - Penang food: 1:30 pm - Penang food is highly rated by CNN Travel, Michelin, Time, and Taste Atlas. Nevertheless, street food and hawker food courts are equally popular.
Drive to George Town UNESCO Heritage Site: 2:00 - Explore this melting pot of history and culture. You will experience the immense history, culture, and lifestyle of the city through Penang Street Art, colonial buildings, and 18th-century worship places and shop houses.
Drive to Clan Jetty: 3:30 pm - Visit the home of the descendants of Chinese immigrants who arrived during the 18th and 19th centuries. Built on stilts over the sea and connected with wooden planks, it offers a rare glimpse into the traditional way of life in the past.
Fort Cornwallis: 4:30 - Explore the oldest and largest standing fort in Malaysia, constructed by the British to defend against potential naval attacks. It allows you to discover its storied past and architectural grandeur.
Drive back: 5:30 - Hotel
