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PENANG

       Penang is an island located off the north-
       west coast of Malaysia. George Town,
       the charming capital, is home to trishaws,
       street art, temples and colonial buildings.
       Known for its beaches, namely Batu
       Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah, Penang
       is also regarded as the country’s
       cuisine capital.

       SEE
       •  Gain a glimpse into the past at Cheong Fatt Tze
        Mansion in George Town
       •  View amazing street art at every turn
        in George Town

       DO
       •  Explore the elaborate Kek Lok Si Temple
                                            Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion                                        Tourism Malaysia
       •  Take the funicular train to the summit of
        Penang Hill and enjoy the natural surrounds                 REGIONAL AIRPORT
        and the view                          Batu Ferring hi Beach   Tanjung Bungah  ATTRACTION
                                              1           Beach     PENANG HILL
                                                                    FUNICULAR RAILWAY
       EAT & DRINK                               3
       •  Sample local street eats on Gurney Drive   Penang   George Town  2
                                              National
        in George Town                         Park  Penang Hill  •  Fort Cornwallis
                                               Kek Lok Si Temple
       TRANSFERS                                   Penang
       Penang Airport to/from Penang one way (60km):
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                  *
       Shared coach: $31 ^ per adult, $24 ^ per child        Penang Bridge                                        Tourism Malaysia
                             *
       (2-11 yrs). Private (1 to 2 people): $72 ^ per vehicle,
                  *
       (3 to 6 people): $98 ^ per vehicle.
       ^Price based on 7am – 8pm arrivals/departures. Surcharge
       applies outside these times. Coach transfer based on minimum     Penang Airport  •  HOTELS              PAGE
       2 adults. Other prices apply for private car transfers to   Penang Second Bridge
       George Town.                                                               1    Angsana Teluk Bahang    31
                                                                                  2    Eastern & Oriental Hotel, George Town    31
                                                                                  3    PARKROYAL Penang Resort    31

















       CITY EXPLORER                        HILL & TEMPLE SIGHTSEEING           TRISHAW HERITAGE RIDE
       Visit Wat Chayamangkalaram and Dharmikarama   Visit the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia,   One of the best ways to explore and discover George
       Burmese Temple and see the famous Golden Reclining   the Kek Lok Si Temple, see the Gigantic Goddess of   Town is by the city’s oldest mode of transportation – the
       Buddha. Be taken back in time to Penang’s colonial   Mercy Bronze Statue and take a stroll up the seven storey   trishaw. See the famous historic Fort Cornwallis, pass by
       past at the Colonial Penang Museum. Enjoy a tour of   Pagoda which houses over 10,000 Buddha statues.   the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower towards the
       the heritage zone filled with old colonial buildings as   Head to the highest peak of Penang, the must-visit   waterfront jetties. Next, take a ride through bustling and
       well as the historic Fort Cornwallis. Continue past the   Penang Hill, where the oldest British hill station in the   colourful Little India, St George’s Church, old Chinese
       Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower and proceed to   region was established. Enjoy a ride on the funicular train   Temples and a number of narrow and quaint streets.
       the waterfront for a walk along the Clan Jetty. Take a   and be amazed by the panoramic view of George Town   The ride ends at the world-famous Blue Mansion.
       slow drive through the Street of Harmony.  and the mainland.
                                                                                Includes:
       Includes:                            Includes:                           • Trishaw ride
       • Wat Chayamangkalaram               • Chairlift ride to Bronze Statue • Funicular Train  • Expert driver/guide
       • Dharmikarama Burmese Temple        • Expert driver/guide • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle  • Return transfers from selected Penang accommodation
       • Expert driver/guide • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle  • Return transfers from selected Penang accommodation  Duration:   4 hours (Trishaw ride duration is approx
       • Return transfers from selected Penang accommodation  Duration:  4 hours 30 minutes  2 hours)
       Duration:  4 hours 30 minutes        Departs:   Daily from Penang at 8:15am  Departs:   Daily from Penang at 8:15am
       Departs:   Daily from Penang at 1:15pm  The Funicular Train may be replaced with a visit to the Tropical
                                            Spice Garden when not operating.
                          Adult  Child 2-11 yrs               Adult  Child 2-11 yrs                Adult  Child 2-11 yrs
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       Half Day Tour     $90 ^    $66 ^     Half Day Tour    $110 ^    $70 ^    Half Day Tour      $90 ^    $77 ^
       ^ Price based on minimum 2 adults.   ^ Price based on minimum 2 adults.  ^ Price based on minimum 2 adults.
         *  PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking
   30    Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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