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Historical Georgetown



The experience:

Georgetown, named after King George III of England, has one of the largest colonial buildings in South East Asia.

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- Location: George Town

- Departure Time: 14h00

- Duration: 3.5 hrs

- Type: Sit-In-Coach / Half Day Tour / City Sightseeing

- Highlights -

# Fort Cornwallis

# Chew Jetty

# Street of Harmony

# State Museum

# Wat Chayamangkalaram

- What You Can Expect -

Visit the 18th century Fort Cornwallis built by the British East India Company. It also marks the spot where Sir Francis Light landed in Penang. Continue on to Chew Jetty or ‘She Chew Kew’ the biggest waterfront settlement or ‘houses on stilts’ created by Chinese immigrant in the mid 19th century. Drive through Street of Harmony, which houses the Anglican Church, Kuan Yin Chinese temple, Mahamariaman Indian temple and the Kapitan Kling mosque.

Later, visit the State Museum, built in 1821, houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. Tour ends with a visit to the Siamese temple Wat Chayamangkalaram, which is home to one of the world’s largest reclining Buddhas and the elaborately decorated Dhammikarama Burmese temple.

- Notes -

- Entrance fees are included

- Please provide the name and the address of the hotel you're staying.