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Private Penang City Tour Visit Chew Jetty
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George Town
Explore Penang's heritage: Chew Jetty, Khoo Kongsi, Little India, Reclining Buddha, and more. Discover local culture, history, and arts in one tour.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chew Jetty - The largest and most intact of the clan jetties, Chew Jetty consists of 75 elevated houses, several Chinese temples, a community hall and lots of tourist facilities, all linked by elevated wooden walkways. It’s a fun place to wander around admiring docked fishing boats while the scent of frying fish wafts across the walkways. There are numerous places to browse souvenirs and nibble snack food.
- Khoo Kongsi - One of the clan houses still standing in George Town, the Khoo Kongsi clan house takes on a remarkable resemblance to a mini clan village. It features tall thin columns supporting a gently sloping, red tiled roof, topped with carvings of dragons, phoenixes, mythical animals and various scenes from popular Chinese legends. The clan house also has a grand hall adorned with resplendent and intricate carvings and richly ornamented pillars which are said to have been crafted by master craftsmen from China.
- Little India - Penang - Drive through the colorful Little India. Along market street, there are many fashion Indian stores. They sell mostly saree, silk and cotton, almost anything that has the essence of India. Apart from the interesting shops with vibrant colors, there are multiple shops selling delicious Indian culinary.
- Chinatown - Penang - Drive through the bustling Chinatown. Various shop houses, clan houses, restaurants and temples are strewn along the Chinatown streets, offering a wide variety of Chinese goods, cuisine and religious trinkets.
- Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram - Wat Chaiyamangalaram is a Thai temple in George Town and famous for its large gold plated Reclining Buddha, which at 33 meters and is one of the largest in the world. The temple dates back to 1845 and is built on land given to the Thai people by Queen Victoria of Great Britain during their rule of the island.
- Coffee Tree - Quick stop at Coffee Tree for sampling of local white coffee. Coffee Tree is one of the pioneer as well as the leading coffee beans and drinks manufacturers in the north Malaysia.
- Royal Selangor Visitor Centre - Stop at Royal Selangor Pewter to appreciate the Malaysian pewter arts.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- English speaking driver cum guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore Chew Jetty, an early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang. Marvel at the detailed stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Chinese Clan House). Drive through the vibrant Little India and the lively Chinatown. Visit Wat Chaiyamangalaram to view one of Asia’s largest Reclining Buddhas. Make a quick stop at Coffee Tree to sample local white coffee and at Royal Selangor Pewter to admire Malaysian pewter craftsmanship.
Location
Chew Jetty
Pengkalan Weld, 59A, Chew Jetty
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Sep 9, 2019
Hawkers Market Food with a tour & description of Penang History and sights - We cant speak highly enough of our guide Phillip who took us to hidden Hawkers Food Markets, described and showed us what food was on offer and then made recommendations. WOW we were so thrilled. Phillip then described some of the history of Penang, showed us building as we we driven around (thank heaven for that air conditioning that made the trip so delightful) and even gave us an insight into his heritage and his day to day life. This was one to the highlights of our trip to Penang. Nothing was to much bother for Philip. We even visited a Pewter factory, chocolate factory and batik direct factory to gain a better understanding of Penang and its delights
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