Top Experiences in Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum)

Where else in the world can you find a street lined with so many places of worship of different faith, all within a perimeter of one kilometre. The walking tour begins from St. George’s Church, oldest in Malaysia, to Taoist Goddess of Mercy Temple which survived the last two world wars. Across the street is Little India with its colourful Sri Mahamariamman Temple decorated with 40 statuettes of Hindu Gods. Further down is Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese ancestral clan house cum museum. Then view the nearby Kapitan Keling Mosque, the first Arab-Indian Muslim mosque built in Penang. ​

Tour starts at as scheduled.
Pick up in a fully air conditioned private car from hotel / seaport.
Guests will see:
1) The grandest clan house and the roles of it - Khoo kongsi
2) Pinang peranakan mansion - learn about the Baba & Nyonya sub culture of south east asia and the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
3) Visit the world famous reclining buddha and theravada buddhism in Wat chayamangkalaram and wat Dharmikarama in Pulau Tikus ( rat Island )
4) Walk along the 150 years old chew jetty and see the lifestyle of locals living in house built on stilts
5) Drive along little india of Penang to see sight and sound of indian community and the streets of harmony where multi racial community co-habitate for past 200 years .

(Take note that Penang Hill's rain will be down for maintenance on 31 Mar 2024, and from 5Jun to 11Jun, and one cannot go up the hill by train)
This is a private tour with only you or your group in this tour. This tour lets you go to places that you like, unlike the canned-approach of predetermined itinerary tour. Tour time starts from pickup point. For a 6 hours visit, you choose some 3-5 attractions anywhere on Penang Island. For example, choose from:
Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si
Entopia
Tropical Spice Garden
Batik Craft
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Khoo Kongsi
Clan Jetty
Reclining Buddha
Botanical Garden
Street Art Murals.
You choose the places and dictate how much time at each places (The time indicated does not include travelling time). You can explore in depth, or simply take pictures and move on. Go on city or hill or temple or nature tour. If you do not know where to go, let our tour guide plan out for you. The tour guide will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary.

(Take note that Penang Hill's rain will be down for maintenance on 31 Mar 2024, and from 5Jun to 11Jun, and one cannot go up the hill by train)
This is a private tour, meaning only you or your group in this tour. This guided tour is flexible tour for 8 hours where you can customize your own tour in Penang. Tour time starts from pickup point and you can choose 4-7 core attractions (The time indicated does not include travelling time) to go from the list:
Penang Hill
Kek Lok Si
Entopia
Tropical Spice Garden
Batik Craft
Floating Mosque
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Khoo Kongsi
Clan Jetty
Reclining Buddha
Botanical Garden
Street Art Murals
Upside Down Museum
Teddyville Museum
World Unesco Site or
Little India.
You may indulge in details or do kind of "touch and go". If you do not know where to go, let our tour guide plan it for you. The tour guide will ferry you around and will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. You will be surprised what Penang has to offer.

This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights. You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang. We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history.

This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.

The vibrant dynamic region of Penang comes with lots to offer – and its capital Georgetown is one of the main destinations. The entire city is UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a mecca of ancient monuments, historical landmarks and museums. Led by your English speaking and informative guide, you'll visit Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese clanhouse with stunning architecture and - Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple. Don't miss one of the oldest clan temples in town – the Cheah Kongsi. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion, a must see for every traveler visiting Penang, is a rich museum that showcases the traditions and culture of a Peranakan family including a recreated home of a wealthy resident to give you a glimpse into the past life of the rich and powerful

Highlights:
- Explore the best sights of Georgetown on this 4 hour tour
- See luxurious old mansions, museums and more
- Discover the city's beautiful architecture and attractions

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.

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

Highlights
• Discover Malaysia’s natural beauty along this trip
• View the country’s breathtaking landscape
• Travel through Cameron Highlands to Penang
• Visit heritage places in Penang
• Experience the colourful market in Kota Bharu and panaromic view of Kuala Terengganu & Kuantan
• See the making of Malay's traditional crafts like keris, tekat, batik, songket and boat in Kuala Kangsar

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

A charming gem that bottles an East-meets-West culture as no other destination can. Penang’ strategic location once was the intersection of a thriving trade between continents, from which it developed its diversity of culture, culinary delights and its ever-present trade trail in the form of shophouses.

Nowadays, a well-balanced, cosmopolitan vibe is flowing through its alleys and main streets with a local enthusiasm for art and expression. And in the heart of this is George Town; a treasure trove of pedalling rickshaw drivers navigating effortlessly the streets of this UNESCO-inscribed pearl and where former clan houses and temples are engulfed with a continuous stream of joss stick smoke.

It is this little gem that is explored from all wind directions as we guide you through a piece of historical heritage.

Visit Chew Jetty – the early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang, admire the intricate stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Chinese Clan House), drive through the colourful Little India and the bustling Chinatown. Visit Wat Chaiyamangalaram to see one of Asia’s largest Reclining Buddha. Quick stop at Coffee Tree for sampling of local white coffee and Royal Selangor Pewter to appreciate the Malaysian pewter arts.

Take a scenic drive through historical Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour you’ll visit the most prominent buildings of the colonial era such as Fort Cornwallis. Enjoy a trishaw ride past Georgetown’s charming architecture, the modern skyscrapers of bustling Chinatown and colorful Little India— each a showcase of Penang's rich culture and heritage. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Beside UNESCO World Heritage, Penang is also known as a food paradise. Follow our tour to taste various foods and beverages from multi races in Malaysia, and explore the heritage sides of George Town on foot. Beginning with Wonderfood Museum at Beach Street, walk to Chew Jetty, experience local hawker foods of Penang, arrive Armenian Street, visit Khoo Kongsi at Cannon Street and end the tour with a delicious local lunch.

Highlights
• Discover Malaysia’s natural beauty along this trip
• View the country’s breathtaking landscape
• Travel through Cameron Highlands to Penang
• Visit heritage places in Penang
• Experience the colourful market in Kota Bharu and panaromic view of Kuala Terengganu & Kuantan
• See the making of Malay's traditional crafts like keris, tekat, batik, songket and boat in Kuala Kangsar

Join this walking tour to experience George town in a different way. You’ll experience Georgetown’s mixture of cultures and faiths, customs and traditions, smells and sights, and along with the historical architecture, there’s galleries, boutiques, street art and if you get hungry, some excellent eateries along the way. In this 3 hours tour you will visit Chew Jetty, Armenian Street, Kapitan Keling mosque, Sri Mahamanian temple, Little India and much more.

See the best of Malaysia on a 7-day coach tour, traveling round-trip from Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy accommodations at popular resorts in five fantastic locations — Cameron Highlands, Penang, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan — where you’ll discover natural and cultural highlights with your informative guide. Visit the Islamic Civilization Park, tour a tea plantation, and ride a trishaw around Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with the additional option to transfer to the Kuantan airport (if you've booked your own evening flight on Day 6) or transfer to the Kuala Lumpur airport on Day 7.

This hourly tour shall allow you to explore the specific attractions of your choice, and to decide how much time to spend at each attraction. If you are not sure where are the best among so many attractions, let our professional and experienced driver cum guide advise you, and to show you around. You may extend your hourly visit by informing the driver/guide and pay cash directly to him for the additional hourly charges. Please ask for receipt or mobile data confirmation of payment.

Experience the highlights of Malaysia on a 3-night coach tour from Kuala Lumpur to Penang! Overnight stays include comfortable accommodation at the Strawberry Park Resort in the Cameron Highlands and the Bayview Beach Resort along Batu Ferringhi in Penang. An informative guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of a tea plantation, and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Georgetown, including Kek Lok Si Temple and a trishaw ride. Hotel pickup and airport drop-off is included.

This tour covers the main highlights of Penang Island. It includes Chew Jetty – the early Chinese migrant settlement in Penang, the intricate stone carvings and woodworks of the Khoo Kongsi (Clan House), the colourful Little India, the iconic 720-metre high Penang Hill by funicular train and the Kek Lok Si – Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple with its 30-metre high statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Lunch en-route at a local restaurant, optional stops include Coffee Tree and Royal Selangor Pewter.

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

This tour allow you to choose the attractions that you like, not like the can approach of a fixed itinerary tour. For a 7 hours visit from ship or hotel or airport, you choose some 5-8 attractions to go from the list in "tour details". You choose the place and decide on the you time needed. Either you go deep into selected location, or you can just stop by the corner to take photos from the outside not needing enter the attraction, you made your own decision. If mobility is a concern, you can choose to circulate the Penang Island and take in the view from the comfort of air-conditioned car. If you could not decide on where to go or what to do, let our licensed tour guide choose it for you. The tour guide cum driver, will accompany you into all attractions and give commentary on the go. Penang is Marvel for you to discover.!

This trail offers an insight into what gives Penang its charm.

Unlike the other trails we offer, the Heritage Trail covers the different scenes in this former British colony while walking through various cultures, settlements, and everything in between, each with its own distinctive identity and yet harmoniously assimilated within a tight congested George Town.

Explore George Town’s colonial heritage, colorful neighborhoods and craftsmanship on a half day tour to some famous attractions in Penang. Learn about local traditions and cultural, we make sure you see the best of Penang.

This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights. You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang. We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history.

This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.

This tour will give you a full tour of Penang main highlights. You will experience and get a chance to witness the different cultures and architecture of Penang. We will also get a chance to visit the Penang Street art, the heritage buildings, local temples as well as Penang history.

This is a perfect city tour for couples or families visiting for the first time.

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Malaysia as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Penang Island.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, marvel at the grandeur of Sun Yat Sen Museum, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the Khoo Kongsi, Queen Victoria Memorial Clocktower, Kapitan Keling Mosque, and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed to align with your ship's schedule, allowing you to savor every moment without the worry of returning to your ship on time.

We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

The capital of Penang, Georgetown was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008, as an acknowledgement of its well-preserved multi-culture heritage. Walking down streets of Georgetown is like walking through the paths of history, with outstanding colonial architectures and local cultures. Follow our tour guide to discover George Town on foot, beginning with St. George Church, walking down the Street of Harmony, Little India, Armenian Street, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and other attractions at the heart of the city.

Explore the Penang city which is  rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past. Then also make a visit to The Top at Komtar Penang.

Explore the Penang city which is  rich in history as it is in culture, tradition and diversity. Visit the many historical buildings and temples such as Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple. After that, take a scenic drive through the streets of George Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the remnant left by the British and local dwellers of the past and also make a visit to Penang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi Temple and Fort Cornwallis.

Join this half-day tour and explore George Town well-known attractions with our professional English speaking guide. Learn about the city cultural and history through visits to Clan Jetties, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi and Buddhist temples. Round-trip transportation from George Town hotels is included.

The Private Tour in Penang.

Penang Excursion – Cruise Ship from George Town  George Town –
UNESCO World Heritage City 

Penang is a delightful fusion of nature, culture and history. Penang’s vibrant capital city, George Town, was awarded UNESCO World Heritage City Site in 2008, the lively capital of Penang has over 200 years of history and cultural heritage under its belt. Aside from being a heritage capital, George Town is also a renowned food capital.