Penang Insights
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Port
Penang, Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Looking for an experience that is uniquely Malaysian? On this excursion, you'll be drawn closer to the sights and scents of Georgetown, where the sights of colorful colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and bustling markets blend harmoniously with the scents of aromatic spices and sizzling street food.
Come and see Penang through the back door. Experience Chinatown and haggle with Malay, Chinese, and Indian vendors at the Thief Market. Where did this edgy name come from? Your guide has all the answers. Wander among the 80-plus stalls that sell anything and everything, from household goods that are more than 50 years old to tomorrow's electronic gadgets.
Visit Kek Lok Si Temple — the largest Chinese Temple in Southeast Asia. This awe-inspiring Buddhist temple perches on a hillside with a commanding view of Georgetown. From intricate architecture to vibrant pagodas and serene gardens, it stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and spiritual devotion.
Adjourn for lunch; then, spend some time shopping at a leading department store to take advantage of Penang's duty-free prices.
Step inside the Fused Glasswork Gallery. Pieces of glass are cut to shape, placed over molds, and fired in a kiln. Various oxides and coloring agents are used, melting either within the glass or on its surface. Pick up one of these fused-glass pieces (at your own expense) to display in your home as a piece of memorabilia.