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Tour Code :
PEN/PRI (Ex-Penang Hotel)
Departure : Daily
09:00am & 14:00pm
(Duration
:
4 hours)
(09:00am OR 14:00pm) - Pick up at
hotel lobby and depart for Penang Round Island Tour. Tour feature
Butterfly Farm, Traditional Chinese and Malay Fishing Villages, Snake
Temple, Fruit Stalls, Penang Bridge (view), Tropical Spice Garden and
Pewter Factory.
Butterfly Farm - Located at Teluk
Bahang, 20km from George Town, the Butterfly Farm covers an area of 0.8
hectare. Visitors can marvel at the hundreds of species of butterflies and
local insects in their natural habitat.
Snake Temple - The Snake Temple
was built in 1850 in memory of the Buddhist priest, Choo Sor Kong, who is
said to have healing powers. Legend, however, has it that the place used
to be the home of a religious man who gave shelter to poisonous snakes
when they sought refuge there. After his death, the snakes remained and it
became a place of worship. Also known as Temple of Azure Cloud, the
serpents?shrine is an extraordinary one: poisonous pit vipers busk on
altars, incense burners, candlesticks, vases and tables, underfoot and
overhead.
Tropical Spice Garden - provides
an enchanting escape for tired souls' it is a garden of discovery for
those who miss out on simple pleasures like walking barefoot on dewy grass
or stopping to smell the flowers. If you are in need of stress therapy to
invigorate your body and mind, this microcosm of diverse ecosystems is the
perfect respite !
Penang Bridge (for view only) -
Since its opening, the Penang Bridge has become an iconic part of George
Town. Like the Brooklyn Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge, Penang Bridge
has contributed significantly to the rapid development of Penang both as a
tourist as well as an industrial centre. Every year the Penang Bridge Run
takes place on the Penang Bridge itself and along the scenic coastal
highway of George Town. This is the only time of the year when the bridge
is closed for several hours in the wee hours of the morning. The biggest
run in the country incorporates a marathon, a half-marathon and a
quarter-marathon. The Run caters both to serious runners and amateurs.
Pewter Factory - Use of pewter was
common from the Middle Ages up until the 18th and 19th centuries. This
metal, which is made from tin mixed with copper or lead, is soft enough to
be carved with hand tools, or patterned with punches or presses. Malaysia
is at the forefront of the pewter production industry. Contemporary items
and decorative items like candle holders, plates, trophies, mugs,
corporate gifts and children's toys are very popular among local and
foreign customers.
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Tour Code :
PEN/PNT (Ex-Penang Hotel)
Departure : Daily 18:30pm
(Duration : 4 hours)
18:30pm - Pick up at hotel lobby
and depart for Penang Night Sightseeing Tour. Tour feature Gurney Drive
Hawker Centre (dinner on pax own account), Komtar Tower, Pass-by Penang
Bridge and visit Night Market (Pasar Malam).
Gurney Drive - A favourite haunt
for food enthusiasts, this coastal road is famous for hawker foodstalls
and restaurants offering a mouth-watering selection of Penang specialities
such as asam laksa, hokkien mee, chee cheong fun, pasembor, rojak and
various other delicious local delicacies.
KOMTAR - a prominent Penang
landmark, houses Government departments, commercial offices, department
stores, shops and restaurants. The 65-storey complex also contains
theaters, squash courts and a geodesic dome which serves as a
multi-purpose hall, while the 55th floor offers a panoramic view of the
city and on clear days, also of Gunung Jerai in Kedah.
Penang Bridge (for view only) -
Since its opening, the Penang Bridge has become an iconic part of George
Town. Like the Brooklyn Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge, Penang Bridge
has contributed significantly to the rapid development of Penang both as a
tourist as well as an industrial centre. Every year the Penang Bridge Run
takes place on the Penang Bridge itself and along the scenic coastal
highway of George Town. This is the only time of the year when the bridge
is closed for several hours in the wee hours of the morning. The biggest
run in the country incorporates a marathon, a half-marathon and a
quarter-marathon. The Run caters both to serious runners and amateurs.
Night Market (Pasar Malam) - the
night markets exist to cater to those who must shop and eat round the
clock ! Night markets are usually located near modern villages or housing
communities, so one can actually walk to and fro. The goods sold do not
vary much from market to market, and some operators actually travel
caravan-like from one locale to another every day of the week same
concept, different location. What's usually available at night markets are
food like satay, roasted chicken, kebabs, burgers, roti canai, noodles and
cakes, fresh fish and vegetables, clothes, shoes, CDs. DVDs, perfumes and
toiletries. etc.
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