Ronda Ronda: De Kuala Lumpur a Penang

After breakfast, drive North towards Cameron Highland stopping en-route at Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Tour the Highlands visiting the tea plantation (tea factory operation is temporary closed for upgrading), market place and cactus garden.

Set off early to Penang. Stop at Ipoh and the Royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Discover Ipoh Oldtown. Brief tour of the colonial Ipoh town, including the “Taj Mahal of Ipoh” – the Moorish-style Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Town Hall. Walk along Concubine Lane, formerly was a residential area to many rich Chinese magnate and British officers. Today, the pre-war shophouses that line the street have been restored to their former glory. Continue to Kuala Kangsar and drive around Bukit Chandan. View Malaysia’s unique architecture of the exterior of Masjid Ubudiah, Istana Iskandariah, and Istana Kenangan (Royal Gallery, closed on Monday), with photo stop. Continue visit to the Labu Sayong Center where unique shaped pots are made with deft hands and creative inspirations mostly by womenfolk.

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Cross over to Penang, the “Pearl of the Orient” via one of the longest bridges in the world.

Today visit the 3rd longest reclining Buddha figure in the world followed by Kek Lok Si Temple, the Temple of 1000 Buddhas. Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis, the water village of The Clan Jetties at Weld Quay and “The Street of Harmony” where churches, Chinese temples, mosques, and Hindu temples harmonious exist side by side. Be amazed by the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan’s house. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.

Traslado al aeropuerto. Fin de la excursión.

(El traslado de salida al aeropuerto de Penang se realiza entre las 07.00 y las 22.00 horas. De lo contrario, se aplicarán recargos por traslado en horas intempestivas.)