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Time:
Tour length: 4 hours
Catering: none
Age limit: none
Price:
|
Number of people |
2 |
3 | 4 |
6 |
|
With English guide |
402 |
330 | 310 |
267 |
|
With Latvian guide |
945 |
667 | 513 |
388 |
Prices are displayed in Malaysian ringgit per person.
For tours with more than 6 people, please send us an email.
Prices include: transportation, guide, .entry tickets
09.00 Meet with the guide at the hotel reception. Departure to the historical Georgetown.
Georgetown is a vibrant and multicultural Malaysian island, where the capital of the Penang state is located. Once an important trading port on the Straits of Malacca (Melaka). It is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shops and mosques. Outside the old town, Georgetown is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. One of the main features of the city is street food, which is not only very tasty, but also very cheap. The city has a unique charm, beautiful street designs and perfectly preserved historical buildings, which is why it was included in the UNESCO heritage in 2008.
Its history began in 1786, when the British Franciscan Light founded a city here, naming it Georgetown. Today, the state of Penang is economically developed, associated with high-tech production. Penang has the highest per capita gross domestic product of any state in Malaysia.
Programme itinerary:
Fort Cornwallis – a bastion built in the 18th century by the British East India Company, is the largest in Malaysia, but has never been involved in hostilities, so the fortress is perfectly preserved. It was named after Earl Cornwell who was the Governor General of Bengal at the time this fort was built.
Khoo Kongsi – The Kongsi are Chinese clan houses with exquisite architecture, a testament to the once dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi Chinese Temple is the largest in the country. It is also one of the main historical sites of the city. The temple has retained its authentic historic appearance, which includes a society building, a traditional theater and late 19th century terraced houses for clan members. All the buildings are grouped around a paved granite square. It is located in Cannon Square in the heart of the oldest part of Georgetown, in the middle of narrow, winding streets. In the 19th century, the clan complex resembled a miniature village with its own self-government, as well as educational, financial, welfare and social organizations. The clan temple was built in 1906, when the Khoo clan reached the peak of wealth and prominence in Penang society.
Peranakan Mansion – The building was built at the end of the 19th century. Its owner was one of the most prominent personalities in Asia – the Chinese captain Chung Keng Quee. This was his residence and office. Although he was not a baba, his Chinese courtyard house resembled a typical large eclectic baba house, with paneling, English floor tiles and Scottish reinforced concrete work. Having survived decades of neglect, the mansion has now been restored to its former glory. Here, visitors can get acquainted with the rich Chinese merchant’s beautiful mansion, the customs, lifestyle, rights of wives and concubines, as well as see more than 1000 antiques.
Little India – an Indian district, where there are various Indian shops, as well as Hindu temples, including the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Sri Mahamariamman, built in 1833.
13.00 Return to the hotel. The end of the tour.
Things to bring: COMFORTABLE SHOES * LIGHT/COMFORTABLE CLOTHING * CAMERA * LOCAL CURRENCY
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