Day
01 : PENANG
Upon arrival in Penang transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Rest
of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
02 : PENANG
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast leave the hotel to enjoy the city
tour of Penang. A tour of beautiful and intriguing Penang island and all
her attractions while passing vistas of magnificent turn-of-the-century
buildings and local landscapes. It includes visit to Butterfly Farm –
see 3000 live butterflies.The Snake Temple – the only one of its kind
in the world.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
03 : PENANG
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day free at leisure for optional tours.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
04 : PENANG
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast day free at leisure for independent
activities.
Evening transfer to the airport to board the flight.
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Penang Attractions
George
Town
George Town, named by the British after King George III, is Penang’s
capital city. The government centre and its financial heart, George Town
is an interesting and bustling city with modern high rise buildings, cathedrals,
mosques, government offices, temples, bazaars, shops and cafes. A myriad
of delights, George Town is very compact - the older part of the city is
a labyrinth of narrow lanes and alleyways, which makes it a pleasure to
walk and sight-see. Indeed, walking is highly recommended - a leisurely
stroll will enable one to slowly drink in the many details that would otherwise
be lost in a hurried tour. If walking is considered tiring, try a ride on
the old but exciting trishaw.
The
Streets of George Town
George Town, although multicultural in composite, is predominantly Chinese
and a big portion of it is Chinatown - a noisy, crowded, delightful conglomeration
of people, goods, mobile stalls and old shophouses. For the best of George
Town, walk along Love Lane, Pitt Street, King Street and Carnarvon Street.
Certain streets like Chulia Street and Campbell Street are best viewed in
(Not Netscape) the evening, when they burst to life with hawker stalls and
nighttime activities. Incidentally, some of the best hawker food are found
on these two streets. See also the Southern end of Penang Street for a taste
of “Little India.” Along this street are several banana leaf
rice restaurants and a Hindu temple. For the best of colonial architecture,
see Beach Street and Light Street, where financial institutions and chambers
of the State Assembly are housed.
Cheong
Fatt Tze Mansion
Cheong Fatt Tze (1840 - 1917), a Hakka from Tai Pu in the Teochew district,
migrated to Java in the 1850s where he prospered and moved his base to Penang
in the early 1890s. A powerful Nanyang industrialist and a first-class Mandarin
in the Manchu government, he was made Consul-General in Singapore and economic
advisor to the Empress Dowager. Cheong Fatt Tze had eight wives and owned
many residences throughout his trading empire but made Penang his base,
where he raised his six sons. The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion was built over
seven years from 1896 to 1904 by teams of master craftsmen from China. This
mansion is only one of three of its kind left outside China. The mansion
is the only stately Chinese-type dwelling representing the best of 18th
and 19th century Chinese architecture in the State. It was acquired and
painstakingly restored to its original splendour by a group of conservationists
several years back. To visit, go to Leith Street which is off Lebuh Farquhar,
beside St. Xavier’s Institution school.
China
Town
China
Town on the island stretches from Weld Quay to Lebuh Stewart, lebuh Muntri,
Lebuh Campbell and Lebuh King. China Town is so large and well-preserved
that you will sense and feel the lifestyle of Chinese immigrant settlers
who came here in the 1800s. Visitors will be intrigued by the many clanhouses,
shophouses and temples found along these streets, which reflect the heritage
left behind. Stepping into these streets will certainly take you back in
time.
Clock
Tower, Pesara King Edward
The clock tower was presented to Penang by local millionaire Cheah Chen
Eok in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It towers
60 feet in high - one foot for each year of Her Majesty's reign. The Queen
had died by the time the clock tower was finally completed in 1920.
Esplanade
Next to Fort Cornwallis is the Esplanade, a popular waterfront promenade
which stretches from the hawker stalls at one end to the clock tower at
the other. Central in the Esplanade is the Padang, a huge square of town
green. Standing proudly beside is the City Hall, a stately colonial building
which is a fine example of British palladian architecture featuring magnificent
Corinthian columns and huge windows. It was once the seat of local government.
Gurney
Drive (Persiaran Gurney)
More commonly referred to as Gurney Drive, Persiaran Gurney used to be line
with seaside bungalows and casuarina trees. Some of these bungalows have
been converted to seaside cafes, while others have been replaced by hotels
as well as condominiums including a new cmmercial complex. Still the most
popular esplanade, the 2-kilometre Gurney Drive is the venue for early morning
walks, tai-chi and herbal pork rib soup (bak kut teh), as well as for family
outings in the evenings and out-of-town guests.
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, much
of the old fort remains, but its precincts have been converted into a public
park and an open air theater. It is still guarded by old cannons, which
were retrieved by the British from pirates who had captured them from the
Johore Sultanate. The most famous of the cannons is Seri Rambai, which dates
back to 1613. Local beliefs have it that childless women can become fertile
by placing flowers in the barrel of the cannon and offering special prayers.
Komtar
The Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, a prominent Penang landmark, houses Government
departments, commercial offices, department stores, shops and restaurants.
The 65-storey complex also contains theaters, squash courts and a geodesic
dome which serves as a multi-purpose hall, while the 55th floor offers a
panoramic view of the city and on clear days, also of Gunung Jerai in kedah.
Museum
and Art Gallery
Located on Lebuh Farquhar, this newly-renovated museum is Malaysia’s
most visited.
Nagore
Shrine, Lebuh King
Constructed in the early 1880's, the shrine is a memorial to the Caliph,
Syed Shahul Hamid. Faithful devotees may be seen visiting the strine to
seek favors on Thursdays.
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TOUR COST :
HOTEL
Rate (Per person on Twin sharing basis)
Casuarina Beach (3*) USD 119
Park Royal (4*) USD 124
Shangri La Rasa Sayang (5*) USD 177
PRICE
INCLUDES:
1) 03 Nights accommodation in the chosen Hotel.
2) Daily Breakfast.
3) Return transfers ( Airport – Hotel – Airport ) on Seat in
Coach basis.
4) City tour of Penang.
OPTIONAL
TOURS
1) Hill and temple tour on Seat in coach basis USD 12 per person
2) Dinner and cultural show USD 30 per person
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