Penang: Round Island Full-Day Discoveries

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Stop At: Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, 17, Lorong Burma, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple that contains one of the world's longest reclining Buddha statues, as well as several coloured statues of Dragon (nagas) and other mythical creatures.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, 24 Lorong Burmah, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia

Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, built in 1803, is the sole and oldest Burmese Buddhist temple in Penang. The temple is situated directly across Thai Temple Wat Chaiyamangkalaram. At this temple, see the Standing Buddha, count the animals parts in "Pancarupa" and throw some coins in the "fountain of life" for good luck.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School, Lot 595 Mukim 2 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia

Penang is best known as a melting port for many ethnic groups with the most prominent trade was spices; which the early European paid dearly for these "green gold". The British first planted nutmegs in Penang and then many private planters planted spices like nutmeg, clove, cardamon, chili, and pepper, mostly on the western side of Penang Island. The Hakka Chinese came and planted durian and the Malays planted paddy and fruit trees.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Entopia, 830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050 Malaysia

Entopia, a tropical sanctuary for our planet's little denizens from those that fly freely in the sky to the ones that creep stealthily beneath the ground. It has about 15,000 free flying butterflies, countless of beetles, dragons, snakes, turtles, horseshoe crabs, geckos, pitcher plants, scorpions, millipedes, frogs, etc). Journey into a magical paradise that honors the unsung heroes of our natural world with plenty to discover from outdoor adventures to cavernous mysteries and a multi-storey Indoor Discovery Centre. Live the moment with exciting interactive workshops and activities. There's something for everyone.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Penang Batik Factory, 651 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11000 Malaysia

See how a piece of common cotton or silk cloth being transformed by a master craftsman by hand into beautiful and unique batik of all designs and colors. Buy some batik to take back home as great souvenirs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory, 202-A Jalan Teluk Bahang, Balik Pulau, Penang Island 11000 Malaysia

Learn about about nutmeg as a spice used in our normal day cooking from the farmer themself. Take picture of "he-fruits" and "she-fruits". Sample some nutmeg juices and condiments. Support local community by bringing back some nutmeg sweetmeats, balms or oil to relieve headache and insect bites.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Snake Temple, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas, Penang Island 11900 Malaysia

Get close and personal to Pit Viper snakes at Snake temple. They are wild! Learn how they came to the temple and count the number of snakes camouflage by the plants at the back of the temple.

Duration: 30 minutes