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George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion

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George Town Heritage Tour: Khoo Kongsi & Penang Peranakan Mansion

About this activity

Explore the Penang city which is rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also make a visit to Penang Peranakan Mansion & Khoo Kongsi Temple.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance fee for Pinang Peranakan Mansion
  • Included: Private transportation (for private tour only)
  • Included: Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (city center 1km radius only)
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: English speaking Driver

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities: optional
  • Not included: Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable
  • Not included: Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

Itinerary

  1. George Town

    Passing by

    Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.

  2. Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

    30 min

    Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found

  3. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

    30 min

    Right across the road you may also visit the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.

  4. Historic City of George Town

    30 min

    After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past

  5. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

    30 min Admission included

    Penang Peranakan Mansion 

    This old mansion, former home of Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee, showcases over 1000 antiques and collectibles depicting the life of the Straits Chinese or Peranakan culture found in Malaysia, particularly the Penang Peranakan. The richly decorated mansion is also a popular filming location for movies and television series. A guided tour will be in store to explains the different functions of the different parts of the mansion and provide you with an insight of this unique culture.

  6. Khoo Kongsi

    30 min Admission included

    Khoo Kongsi Temple.

    Completed around 1906, the temple belongs  to the Khoo Kongsi clan. The temple features fine Chinese architecture and crasftsmanship

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).

    An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

End point

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Meeting point for cruise arrival

  • Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).

    An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Pickup points

  • Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
  • Hotel Malaysia
  • 23 Love Lane
  • The Prestige Hotel, Penang
  • Peking Hotel
  • Muntri Grove Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott Penang
  • The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Sentral Georgetown
  • Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
  • Hotel Penaga

and 107 more pickup points

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at George Town City Centre (1km radius).

An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Using your ticket

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point.

Hotline number : +60 10 777 3860 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Entrance fee for Fort Cornwallis, Peranakan Mansion and also Khoo Kongsi Temple.

  • Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.

  • An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity

  • If exceed tour hours as stated above, additional hour will be charged (USD 25 per hour per person)

  • Optional tours are available upon request (additional charges based on per hour per person as stated above)

Options

  • Private Tour

    Private transportation with private driver

    Pickup included

  • Join Tour

    Join transportation with join driver (limited live commentary)

    Pickup included

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