The Habitat Penang Hill, George Town
The Habitat offers the ultimate Malaysian rainforest adventure, topped off with stunning island vistas from atop Penang Hill.
Dive into the 1.6-kilometer Nature Trail, steeped in history since it was first carved out in the early 1800s by the British East India Company. Nestled on the fringes of a forest reserve safeguarded since 1911, this historic trail is your ticket to a wild journey. Suspended walkways let you soar high above the canopy, while lookout platforms and charming pocket gardens showcase an array of tropical flora.
Sure, you could venture solo, but opting for a guided tour is the way to go for the full experience. You won't want to miss a single detail!
Dive into the 1.6-kilometer Nature Trail, steeped in history since it was first carved out in the early 1800s by the British East India Company. Nestled on the fringes of a forest reserve safeguarded since 1911, this historic trail is your ticket to a wild journey. Suspended walkways let you soar high above the canopy, while lookout platforms and charming pocket gardens showcase an array of tropical flora.
Sure, you could venture solo, but opting for a guided tour is the way to go for the full experience. You won't want to miss a single detail!
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The Habitat Penang Hill on Map
Sight Name: The Habitat Penang Hill
Sight Location: George Town, Malaysia (See walking tours in George Town)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: George Town, Malaysia (See walking tours in George Town)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in George Town, Malaysia
Create Your Own Walk in George Town
Creating your own self-guided walk in George Town is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Farquhar Street Walking Tour
Farquhar Street, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008, is a culturally rich thoroughfare in George Town, Malaysia, and home to many interesting historic properties. Let's take a brief journey down this storied street and see what they are.
At the outset of Farquhar stands the impressive Supreme Court building, a symbol of justice and governance in Penang. Just a stone's throw away,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
At the outset of Farquhar stands the impressive Supreme Court building, a symbol of justice and governance in Penang. Just a stone's throw away,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
George Town's Historical Religious Buildings
George Town, Malaysia, has much to be proud of when it comes to religious heritage. The city boasts a plethora of wonderful churches, temples, mosques, and other religious sites – each beautifully decorated and with its own unique story. Follow us on this self-guided walk and see some of them up close.
We start at the Acheen Street Mosque. Dating back to the early 19th century, this is one of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
We start at the Acheen Street Mosque. Dating back to the early 19th century, this is one of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
George Town Introduction Walking Tour
Some felt in Malaya that the city of George Town should be renamed Tanjung Penaga ("Cape Penaga"). That was the name of the area where George Town now stands. But the Chinese, British, Muslim, Malay and Indian movers and shakers of the town wisely declined. It might be bad for business.
Captain Francis Light, R. N., came to Tanjung Penaga in 1786. He wanted to set up an entrepôt for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Captain Francis Light, R. N., came to Tanjung Penaga in 1786. He wanted to set up an entrepôt for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles