George Town, Malaysia

Penang in a Day

A Richly Layered Tropical Canvas Witness the cultural and natural splendor of Penang on one wide-ranging excursion. Meet your guide and drive into the hills, where you will visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Chinese temple in Southeast Asia. From its perch, enjoy a sweeping view of George Town. Step into the colorful Buddhist temple to view one of the world’s largest Reclining Buddhas, measuring 108 feet long. Across the way, you will see the Burmese Buddhist Temple, a hint of Penang’s cultural diversity. Continue to the Batu Ferringhi region of Penang in the north. At the Penang Butterfly Farm, enter a magnificent glass enclosure to admire tropical butterfly species. Continue into the countryside, where paddy fields and villages dot an emerald landscape of rolling hills. After time at a local fruit and spice stall, a visual and fragrant feast of colors and scents, return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.