Explore Penang’s diverse religious heritage with visits to temples, mosques, and churches. Discover the rich history and architecture of each site.
Explore Penang’s diverse religious heritage with visits to temples, mosques, and churches. Discover the rich history and architecture of each site.
- Khoo Kongsi - Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and proceed to Khoo Kongsi. The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city’s major…
- Khoo Kongsi - Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and proceed to Khoo Kongsi. The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city’s major historic attractions.
- Sri Mariamman Temple - Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town. It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple.
- Little India - Penang - Stop over for a photo session at Little India
- Kapitan Keling Mosque - The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street.
- St. George’s Anglican Church - St. George’s Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia. The church lies within the jurisdiction of the Upper North Archedeaconry of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Ticket - Khoo Kongsi
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Ticket - Khoo Kongsi
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Penang is blessed with lots of historical and majestic religious sites that reflect Malaysia’s diversity and openness to different beliefs. They say you haven’t been to the city if you haven’t visited one of its beautiful temples, mosques, or churches. Kick off the tour with a visit to the temple of Khoo Kongsi. This large temple with elaborate and…
Penang is blessed with lots of historical and majestic religious sites that reflect Malaysia’s diversity and openness to different beliefs. They say you haven’t been to the city if you haven’t visited one of its beautiful temples, mosques, or churches. Kick off the tour with a visit to the temple of Khoo Kongsi. This large temple with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture marks the dominant presence of Chinese merchants in Penang. After that, you’ll visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia. You’ll also get to visit a mosque which was built by Indian Muslim traders in the 19th century. Visit St. George’s Church. Be in awe as you explore its well-preserved structure that withstood the test of time. No matter which faith you’re a part of, the new learnings from each stop will make it a worthwhile day trip in Penang.
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