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Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple Half-Day Tour

Night view of Penang cityscape from Penang Hill, Malaysia, with illuminated buildings and coastline.
Pagoda and lanterns at Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill tour.
Aerial view of George Town from Penang Hill, featuring cityscape and coastline.
Kek Lok Si Temple pagoda on Penang Hill, Malaysia, with intricate architecture.

Duration

4 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Mobile ticket

Discover two of Penang’s most iconic attractions—Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill—with the convenience of hassle-free hotel transfers and an English-speaking driver-guide.

    • Have a great time exploring Penang, even if you only have four hours. After a convenient hotel pick-up, you will be taken to the iconic Kek Lok Si, a temple of 10,000 Buddha statues.

    • The largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, Kek Lok Si features a 7-story white-and-gold pagoda, golden statues, and an elevated setting that provides panoramic views.

    • Enjoy a bird's eye view of Georgetown and segments of the mainland from the top during your funicular train experience to Penang Hill!

    • Fun fact: The Kek Lok Si is Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple and was built by a Chinese immigrant in 1890.

    • Half-day tour of Penang Hill

    • Entry to Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple

    • Driver guide

    • Shared round-trip hotel transfers

    • Entry to Habitat Penang Hill

    • Penang Hill Funicular Train

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • A day of spirituality and the mountains!

    Head out for a half-day tour of the magnificent Kek Lok Si temple and the cold and inviting Penang Hill. Learn everything there is to know about the temple and the quaint hillside with your expert tour guide cum driver who will pick you up from your hotel and drop you back.

    Your first pitstop will be the Kek Lok Si temple. See if you can count all the ten thousand Buddhas on the 7-tiered Pagoda as soon as you see the temple! A mixture of Burmese, Chinese, and Thai architecture, the temple will offer you a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Do not forget to check out the 99-foot-tall bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy, the Guanyin, and the Pond of Longevity, inhabited by hundreds of turtles.

    After visiting the temple, the guide will take you to Georgetown where you will be boarding The Penang Hill Funicular Train (at your own expense). As you ascend to one of Malaysia’s oldest hill stations, you’ll be greeted by rare flora, fascinating wildlife, and sweeping panoramic views of Georgetown below. Breathe in the crisp mountain air, snap some memorable photos, and simply relish the tranquility of the hilltop with your loved ones.

  • Additional information

    • The group tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

    • A minimum of two people are required for a single booking in the group tour.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo at the time of pick-up.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must carry a valid student ID.

    Hotel Transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel. Your Headout host will be waiting for you here.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.

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