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Discover Penang: Half-Day City Highlights & Upside Down Museum

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Discover Penang: Half-Day City Highlights & Upside Down Museum

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Highlights

Discover the cultural heart of Penang on this fun and compact half-day tour. Travel through the historic streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire its blend of colonial architecture, traditional shophouses, and multicultural heritage. Visit two of Penang’s most important temples—the Thai and Burmese temples—before enjoying a local coffee stop. Wrap up the experience with a visit to the popular Upside Down Museum, where creativity and fun photo opportunities await.


  • Scenic drive through George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Thai Buddhist Temple, home to the famous Reclining Buddha
  • Explore Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, one of the oldest Burmese temples outside Myanmar
  • Enjoy a local coffee break at Coffee Tree café
  • Have fun at the Upside Down Museum with unique and creative photo opportunities

Itinerary

  • George Town(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal at Georgetown on time for a 9am departure. Meet and greets our friendly driver at the lobby and proceeds for your tour.
  • Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Firstly you will visit Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the 4th longest Reclining Buddha Statue is found.
  • Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Right across the road you may also visit the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple which holds a Buddha statue standing at 8.2 meters, making it the tallest in Malaysia. The existence of these two temples is due to the early settlement of the Thai and Burmese community in the early 1800s.
  • George Town

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the ramnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past.
  • Coffee Tree

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On the way, we will stop for some free sampling of Penang’s famous White Coffee/ Tea at Coffee Tree
  • Upside Down Museum

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Then make a visit to Upside Down House. Upside Down House An interactive museum on Kimberley Street in George Town, Penang! They opened since 8 August 2015 and offer a unique experience where everything appears to be upside down. The museum mainly resembles a house but there are also cafes, if you would like to rest, and shops, maybe souvenirs, which are also upside down. an interactive museum on Kimberley Street in George Town, Penang.The museum mainly resembles a house but there are also cafes, if you would like to rest, and shops, maybe souvenirs, which are also upside down.  End of the tour return to your hotel or cruise terminal in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Upside Down Museum Entrance Fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking Driver
Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

NOT INCLUDED

optional
Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary sequence or location may change due to traffic or closure of places of interest.
No meals are included.

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Malaysia Tours by Travel Yamu

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