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Tour
Code : PEN/PCT (A) (Ex-Penang Hotel)
Departure : Daily
09:00am (Duration : 7
hours)
09:00am
- Pick up at hotel lobby and depart for full day Penang City Tour. Tour feature Fort
Cornwallis, Kek
Lok Si Temple, State
Museum, Batik Factory, Reclining Buddha Temple,
Pewter Factory, Botanical Garden and shopping for local products.
Fort Cornwallis
- Fort Cornwallis is situated at the spot
where Captain Francis Light was supposed to have landed in 1786. Originally
a wooden structure, the fort was rebuilt between 1808 and 1810 with convict
labour. It was named after Charles Marquis Cornwallis, a distinguished
Governor General of India,
and designed to protect the harbour from possible French attacks. Today,
local beliefs have it that childless women can become fertile by placing
flowers in the barrel of the cannon and offering special prayers.
Kek Lok Si - Perhaps the
finest Buddhist temple in South East Asia,
the Kek Lok Si temple
stands majestically on a hill in Ayer Itam.
Construction began in 1893 and was completed in 1905. Built in tiers, the
beautifully crafted agoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas took more than 20 years to build and was only
completed in 1930. It combines a Chinese octagonal base, middle tiers of
Thai architecture and a Burmese crown, reflecting the temple wide embrace
of Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism.
State Museum - As you walk around the Court Buildings, you
will see a building with twin towers - this is the Cathedral of the
Assumption built in 1860. The Museum only occupies half a building, as the
eastern half was destroyed in World War II bombing. The statue of Francis
Light which stands in front of the Museum was modelled after a portrait of
his son, William Light, founder of Adelaide.
The Penang Heritage Trust
Museum shop operates
from a former Penang Hill Railway Carriage.
Reclining
Buddha Temple - The world third largest
reclining Buddha which measures 33 metres in length, is draped in
gold-leafed saffron and reclines on a large crematorium. This Buddhist
temple is reminiscent of Bangkok
many wats. The intricate finish of the interior
in vibrant colours and designs is a sample of Thai architecture.
Pewter
Factory - Use of pewter was common from the Middle Ages up until the 18th
and 19th centuries. This metal, which is made from tin mixed with copper or
lead, is soft enough to be carved with hand tools, or patterned with
punches or presses. Malaysia
is at the forefront of the pewter production industry. Contemporary items
and decorative items like candle holders, plates, trophies, mugs, corporate gifts and children's toys are very
popular among local and foreign customers.
Botanical
Garden - This 30-hectare sprawling garden of flora and fauna is a favourite
recreation spot for locals. While the vibrant hues of Penang native fauna is the prominent feature,
the star attraction is the large number of macaque monkeys that greet
visitors from the entrance right to the heart of the garden.
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Tour
Code : PEN/PCT (B) (Ex-Penang Hotel)
Departure : Daily 09:00am (Duration : 7 hours)
09:00am
- Pick up at hotel lobby and depart for full day Penang City Tour. Tour
feature Botanical Garden, Reclining
Buddha Temple,
Pewter Factory, Tropical Spice Garden,
Butterfly Farm, Batik Factory, Traditional
Fishing Village
and shopping for local products.
Botanical
Garden - This 30-hectare sprawling garden of flora and fauna is a favourite
recreation spot for locals. While the vibrant hues of Penang native fauna is the prominent feature,
the star attraction is the large number of macaque monkeys that greet
visitors from the entrance right to the heart of the garden.
Reclining
Buddha Temple - The world third largest
reclining Buddha which measures 33 metres in length, is draped in
gold-leafed saffron and reclines on a large crematorium. This Buddhist
temple is reminiscent of Bangkok
many wats. The intricate finish of the interior
in vibrant colours and designs is a sample of Thai architecture.
Pewter
Factory - Use of pewter was common from the Middle Ages up until the 18th
and 19th centuries. This metal, which is made from tin mixed with copper or
lead, is soft enough to be carved with hand tools, or patterned with
punches or presses. Malaysia
is at the forefront of the pewter production industry. Contemporary items
and decorative items like candle holders, plates, trophies, mugs, corporate gifts and children's toys are very
popular among local and foreign customers.
Tropical
Spice Garden - provides an enchanting escape for tired souls' it is a
garden of discovery for those who miss out on simple pleasures like walking
barefoot on dewy grass or stopping to smell the flowers. If you are in need
of stress therapy to invigorate your body and mind, this microcosm of diverse
ecosystems is the perfect respite !
Butterfly
Farm - Located at Teluk Bahang,
20km from George Town,
the Butterfly Farm covers an area of 0.8 hectare. Visitors can marvel at
the hundreds of species of butterflies and local insects in their natural
habitat.
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