George Town, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage city with its diversified arts & cultures, it is definitely a place not to miss! Visit to the world renowned Pinang Peranakan Mansion. The Baba & Nyonyas (the Peranakans) was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world, the mansion houses over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectible items of the era on display.
Then take a short walk to the colourful ethnic Indian enclave, Little India where wide range of items are sold. Then visit the oldest Hindu Temple in Penang.
Continue to Chinese clan houses where ornate rooftops with intricate carving of dragon pillars are found. Walk along Armenian Street to view the famous street arts and see the Kapitan Kling Mosque nearby.
Meeting/ pick-up point:Hotel Lobby. Pick up time at 09am.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time:09.30am.
Languages:English.
Others: Pick-up from hotels on Penang Island only (Georgetown, Batu Ferringhi beach area etc). Additional charge will be imposed for pick-up from hotels located on Penang Mainland (Butterworth, Taman Terbilang, Raja Uda, Seberang Jaya, Perai, Bukit Mertajam).
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.