Half Day Unesco George Town Heritage

General information

Destination	Category
Penang, Malaysia	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

George Town, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage city with its diversified arts & cultures is definitely a place not to miss! Visit the world renowned Pinang Peranakan Mansion. The Baba & Nyonyas (the Peranakans) was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, the mansion houses over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectible items of the era on display.



Then take a short walk to the colourful ethnic Indian enclave, Little India where wide range of items are sold. Visit the oldest Hindu Temple in Penang, then continue on to a Teochew Temple where ornate rooftops with intricate carving of dragon pillars are found. Get to know the history of Dr Sun Yat-Sen at the SUN YAT-SEN Museum, followed by a fun hunt at Armenian Street to view the famous street arts. Next, head to one of Penang’s Traditional Clan Houses where its building is more than a hundred years old and features antique statues. End your tour with a visit to a chocolate boutique to get some of the popular local products.



Languages

English



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Voucher type: Printed
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Location
Starting point:
Hotel pick-up is for those based on Penang Island (e.g. Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi beach area).
Pick up time at 9am.
A fee will be charged for hotel pick-up from Penang mainland (e.g. Butterworth, Taman Terbilang, Raja Uda, Seberang Jaya, Perai and Bukit Mertajam).

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 13:30

Duration: 4 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, we strongly recommend modest clothing.
This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.