Penang Self-Guided Audio Tour
George Town, Malaysia
Trip Type: Audio Guided Tours
Duration: Flexible
This mesmerizing and informative self-guided audio tour explores the must-do's in Penang while highlighting the diversity and culture of this Island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe.
More About This Activity All Audio Guided Tours →
This mesmerizing and informative self-guided audio tour explores the must-do's in Penang while highlighting the diversity and culture of this Island which was a melting pot for merchants and traders from areas such as India, the Middle East, China and Europe.Through this fascinating audio tour you will see the how the once British colonized city evolved to its present day mecca of cultures and ethnicities. While moving forward with time, Penang also has retained some of the old historic charm with its beautiful colonial buildings, elaborate Chinese and Indian temples, each having its own unique hand carved characteristics.
You will meander through the narrow streets to visit some of the most historical and intricate Temples in the World. For a different view of the city wander through Little India where you have the opportunity to try delicious Indian culinary like Roti Canai,(Row-tea Can-ay), Thosai, (Tho-say), Briyani (Brie-on-ay) rice, tandoori chicken etc. The food is affordable and tasty. Here you can experience tasting the food on a banana leaf with your hands and no utensils if you wish.
There is also a unique chance to visit The Clan Jetties which are a collection of water villages at Weld Quay where the Indian community built many elaborate temples such as the Mahamariamman Temple. While the Muslim influence can be seen at the Kapitan Keling Mosque, the Acheh Mosque, and the Penang Islamic Museum. The Clan Jetties form part of the Penang Heritage Trail. It is considered as one of the last bastions of old Chinese settlements on the island; this waterfront society is home to houses on stilts of various Chinese clans. Each of these water villages are over a century old and are named after a Chinese clan with the Chew Jetty being most tourist-friendly. Penang is indeed the Pearl of Orient in Malaysia.
You will meander through the narrow streets to visit some of the most historical and intricate Temples in the World. For a different view of the city wander through Little India where you have the opportunity to try delicious Indian culinary like Roti Canai,(Row-tea Can-ay), Thosai, (Tho-say), Briyani (Brie-on-ay) rice, tandoori chicken etc. The food is affordable and tasty. Here you can experience tasting the food on a banana leaf with your hands and no utensils if you wish.
There is also a unique chance to visit The Clan Jetties which are a collection of water villages at Weld Quay where the Indian community built many elaborate temples such as the Mahamariamman Temple. While the Muslim influence can be seen at the Kapitan Keling Mosque, the Acheh Mosque, and the Penang Islamic Museum. The Clan Jetties form part of the Penang Heritage Trail. It is considered as one of the last bastions of old Chinese settlements on the island; this waterfront society is home to houses on stilts of various Chinese clans. Each of these water villages are over a century old and are named after a Chinese clan with the Chew Jetty being most tourist-friendly. Penang is indeed the Pearl of Orient in Malaysia.
« Go Back