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Street of Harmony Walking Tour: Explore Worship Places of Different Faiths Within One Kilometre
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George Town
Embark on a captivating walking tour along the Street of Harmony, where you can explore and admire the diverse worship places of different faiths, all within a one-kilometre radius.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. George’s Anglican Church - St. George’s Church, established in 1818, is one of Malaysia’s oldest landmarks and the oldest Anglican Church in Southeast Asia. It was designated a National Treasure following restoration efforts in 2010-2011. Today, it continues to serve as a place of worship for Anglican Christian communities.
- Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng) - Constructed in 1728 by Chinese settlers, the Goddess of Mercy Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Penang.
- Sri Mariamman Temple - Erected in 1833, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is Penang’s oldest Hindu temple, adorned with sculptures of gods and goddesses on its main entrance and facade.
- Khoo Kongsi - Representing the significant Chinese presence in Penang, Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse. The temple was reconstructed in 1920 after being destroyed by fire in 1894.
- Kapitan Keling Mosque - Built in 1801 by Penang’s first Indian Muslim settlers, Kapitan Keling Mosque features yellow domes in an Indian-influenced Islamic style and has a single minaret.
What's Included
- English speaking driver cum guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Where else in the world can you find a street lined with so many places of worship of different faith, all within a perimeter of one kilometre. The walking tour begins from St. George’s Church, oldest in Malaysia, to Taoist Goddess of Mercy Temple which survived the last two world wars. Across the street is Little India with its colourful Sri Mahamariamman Temple decorated with 40 statuettes of Hindu Gods. Further down is Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese ancestral clan house cum museum. Then view the nearby Kapitan Keling Mosque, the first Arab-Indian Muslim mosque built in Penang.
Location
St. George's Anglican Church
1 Lebuh Farquhar, Harmony Walk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Tom
Dec 12, 2018
George Town Street art Walking Tour - I had the pleasure of doing this tour yesterday and absolutely loved it. My tour guide was Philip and he was excellent. He has lived in Penang all his life and is passionate about showing people around. He told me that it is not just a job for him but something he loves to do. I actually live in Penang and have wanted to see the ever increasing street art that seems to be popping up everywhere. I did look online as I was going to do it on my own but I am so glad that I decided to do the private tour as I saw so many more than I would have been able to find on my own plus it was nice to have Philip for company. I highly recommend this company and will definitely be using them again. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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