Itinerary: Tour through Penang: the Pearl of the Orient

by 호옆ㅌ
Jul 26, 03:22
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For years Penang island is referred to as 'The Pearl of the Orient' and Georgetown is the vibrant capital of it. Penang is an attractive destination for tourists by the street art and various impressive sites. It is a great experience to spend a day to explore the beauties of this city.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 19.44 USD
Total travel distance 17.0 km
Number of places 7 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Food Streets Temple & Monument People watching Sightseeing
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

08:30

Vstay Guesthouse Detail Map

Jalan Paya Terubong, Ayer Itam

Vstay Guesthouse is located at Jalan Paya Terubong, Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia

You will have breakfast at the hostel before starting the tour.
Vstay is only 10 minutes walk to Kek Lok Si Temple.

Walk

0.00 USD

20 mins

1.44 km

09:45

Kek Lok Si Temple Detail Map

Ayer Itam, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia 1.00 USD

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island.The construction of the temple began in 1893 and was inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street.

From Vstay Guesthouse, you can walk to Kek Lok Si Temple and it just takes about 10 minutes.
For a small fee, visitors can take the lift to the top of the mountain.
There are several other temples, shops and a vegetarian restaurant in this complex.
Let's stop to feed or release turtles into the lake, a tradition of Buddhists to wish good luck

Pickup a taxi

3.51 USD

10 mins

2.5 km

10:45

Penang Hill Detail Map

Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia 9.00 USD

Penang Hill is one of the oldest colonial hill station established by the British during their time in Malaysia.

Take the time to catch a cab to the base station and travel the two stops to the top of the Hill
From the Kek Lok Si, there is a Rapid Penang bus 204 that takes you all the way to the Penang Hill train station.
At the top there are restaurants and small souvenir and refreshment stands as well as a temple, mosque and bird sanctuary.
If you want to explore the hill, choose hiking and take in the surrounding sights.

Take a bus/train

0.90 USD

15 mins

6.38 km

12:00

Laksa @ Kedai Kopi Sin Hwa Detail Map

No. 329, Jalan Burma, 10350, George Town, Pulau Pinang

Laksa @ Kedai Kopi Sin Hwa is located at No. 329, Jalan Burma, 10350, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia

You can take the Rapid Penang bus 101, 103, 104 and 304 to reach Pulau Tikus.
It can be very busy during lunch hours (12-2pm)

Pickup a taxi

5.03 USD

10 mins

4.59 km

13:00

Pinang Peranakan Mansion Detail Map

29, Church Street, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang

Pinang Peranakan Mansion is located at 29, Church Street, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.48 km

14:30

St George's Anglican Church Detail Map

Lebuh Farquhar, George Town

St George's Anglican Church is located at Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

From Pinang Peranakan Mansion, walk along to the end of Church St and turn right. You keep going straight to the intersection, then turn left through Lebuh Farquhar. Turn left again at the first fork to come St George's Anglican Church.
The St George's Church is located a short distance to the left of the Penang Museum.
At the entrance there is a woman that gives you a pamphlet with the history of the church.
It can only be photographed on a Saturday or Sunday because otherwise the yard is a parking lot
Visit to a few penang famous murals at Armenian street.

Walk

0.00 USD

15 mins

1.27 km

16:00

Chew Jetty Detail Map

59A, Chew Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Chew Jetty in Penang Hokkien, is the biggest of the waterfront settlements in George Town.

From St George Church walk into the Lebuh Farquhar and then turn right. To the intersection, turn right and keep going along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. Continue going straight until you reach the Lebuh Armenian, then turn left. Go straight until you meet the bus terminal, walk south along Pengkalan Weld until you reach Chew Jetty (with posted signboard) on your left.
The Clan Jetties are situated close to the Penang ferry terminal, with the entrance to the jetties located through the temple on the Quayside.
If you want to take pictures, wait until sunset to get the color contrast between the sunny orange and blue of the sea.
At the end of the jetty you are able to capture a panoramic view of the port.