Explore Penang the 'Pearl of the Orient' which was earlier known as “Pulau Pinang” which means “Isle of the Betel Nut” in Malay - Malaysia's national language. Visit the traditional Batik Factory, Snake Temple, International jewellery factory and a Malay Kampung (village).
You'll be picked up from your Penang hotel and headed to a Batik Factory to experience the traditional style of batik printing using wax and dyes. Explore the method of rubber tapping, spices and local Penang fruits on this discovery tour. Next visit will be Malay Kampung, a traditional Malaysian village and meet the people there. Post it visit the legendary Snake Temple, unique in the world which was built in the honour of Chor Soo Kong and has a number of poisonous snakes inside it, though they seem to have never bitten anyone. Also get to know the art of jewelery making at the OE Design, an international jewellery factory located at the Free Trade Zone and see how gold, platinum and gemstones are put together into a fine piece of jewelry. Also view the 3rd longest bridge in the world which links the Penang Island to the mainland and journey through historic Georgetown before returning back to your hotel.
Departure point
Select Penang hotels
Departure time
9:30am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration
4 hours (approx.)
Return details
Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:15pm