Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

By Penang Tours by Pesona

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Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Penang is blessed with lots of historical and majestic religious sites that reflect Malaysia's diversity and openness to different beliefs. They say you haven't been to the city if you haven't visited one of its beautiful temples, mosques, or churches. Kick off the tour with a visit to the temple of Khoo Kongsi. This large temple with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture marks the dominant presence of Chinese merchants in Penang. After that, you'll visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia. You'll also get to visit a mosque which was built by Indian Muslim traders in the 19th century. Visit St. George's Church. Be in awe as you explore its well-preserved structure that withstood the test of time. No matter which faith you're a part of, the new learnings from each stop will make it a worthwhile day trip in Penang.

Activity location

Khoo Kongsi
- 18 Lebuh Cannon
- 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Khoo Kongsi
- 18 Lebuh Cannon
- 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

4h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$103.30 x 1 AdultNZ$103.30

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Ticket - Khoo Kongsi
Personal expenses
Service charge

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Khoo Kongsi

30m
Admission ticket included

Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and proceed to Khoo Kongsi. The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions.

Sri Mariamman Temple

30m

Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town. It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple.

Little India - Penang

20m

Stop over for a photo session at Little India

Kapitan Keling Mosque

30m

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street.

St. George's Anglican Church

30m

St. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia. The church lies within the jurisdiction of the Upper North Archedeaconry of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.

Location

Activity location

Khoo Kongsi
- 18 Lebuh Cannon
- 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Khoo Kongsi
- 18 Lebuh Cannon
- 10200, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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