The Rise of World Heritage City-Penang: WalkingHeritageTour
Penang Little India, Penang
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Discover the history of George Town Penang on a walking tour. Learn about the rise of Penang from 1786, and explore the a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the history of Penang from 1786 to the present day
- Learn about the food culture of Penang, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian
- Explore the real-life community of Penangites and their living practices
- Small Group of maximum 10 guests
- Discover the prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique in this world
Description
Discover the history of Penang on a guided walking tour of George Town. Learn about the rise of Penang from 1786 until present day and immerse yourself in the history of the island. Begin your tour by meeting your guide in George Town. Walk into the real-life community of Penangites and learn about the food culture in Penang, which consists of different ethnicities, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian. Plus, The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community of acculturated Chinese unique to this part of the world See the architectural styles that showcase the cultures of different races and ethnicities. Discover the secret to living in peace and harmony on this UNESCO World Heritage island.Includes
Guided walking tour of George Town, Penang Exploration of historical buildings Insight into the food culture of Penang Understanding of different ethnic living practices View of architectural styles showcasing different cultures Discovery of the peace and harmony of Penang Complimentary snack tasting Small Group of maximum 10 guestsExcludes
Transportation to and from the starting point Meals Entrance fee of Blue Mansion Entrance fee of Fort CornwallisImportant Information
- Penang’s weather has a flair for the dramatic. One minute it's sunshine, the next it’s a surprise downpour so toss an umbrella into your bag, just to outsmart the sky.