Penang City and Entopia Butterfly Farm Tour

Our friendly driver will greet you at your hotel lobby and take you on a journey to the other side of Penang for this nature trail.

Amidst the chaos of our daily lives, Entopia helps us all rediscover the true balance between human and nature. Being the oldest Tropical Butterfly Farm in the world (est. 1986), it has recently rebranded and its old structure has went through a massive reconstruction and expansion and re-opened its gates in 2016. Experience more than 120 species of butterflies flying around you in this open-air exhibition. Discover various types of insects and reptiles in the display and learning centre in this 2-storey building.

Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple is a Thai temple in Penang famous for its large gold-plated Reclining Buddha, which is at 33m, is one of the largest in the world.

Penang island’s earliest Chinese settlement, where homes balance above the water on wooden stilts. Learn about the immigrants that traveled from Fujian province to live on Penang Island, while taking in intricate stone carvings and wooden ornaments, then learn the strict rules of the Khoo Kongsi, a Chinese clan house.

The street begins from the St.George Church run by Anglicans were built by British East India Company in 1819 and it’s known to be the oldest building in Penang. Built with a Greek architecture, the interior consist of a cool pastel blue with marble floors and outside the main building on the church grounds is a memorial to Sir Francis Light in the form of a Greek temple.

Along the way be greeted by a colorful Taoist temple of the Goddess of Mercy that’s a source of light to the street any time of the day which for a fact survived two world wars! Initially, this temple was built for the sea of the goddess to thank her for blessing the travelers during their journey on the sea. However, with a bigger population of the Hokkien and Cantonese clan dominating the area, Goddess of Mercy Guanyin replaced Goddess Mazu. During Chinese New Year believers flock around the temple to gain every blessing from Kuan Yin Ma for a healthy and prosperous year ahead.

Migrating from the South of India, the oldest Hindu temple in Penang at the Street of Harmony shines diamonds and precious stones are part of its façade and it is a typical example of Hindu architecture, built in the south Indian Dravidian style. Since the area was filled with moneylenders, merchants, and laborers, their contribution was made into a small shrine far far away from home. Take a wander down the street and immerse in intoxicating sandalwood drifting out of the shine and the vibration from the devotees’ glee the street.

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is designed on a curious mix of styles, combining colonial architecture with traditional Moorish arches, and its interior features a fantastic crystal chandelier and calligraphy panels. Built by the Indian Muslims primarily the head of the Indian Muslim community, Kapten Caudeer names the mosque after himself and Keling which was the origin of his birthplace.

Little India is colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food.

Explore the heart of Penang’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with its charming streets, colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and cultural landmarks. This walking tour offers a glimpse into the city’s rich history, diverse culture, and unique local lifestyle.

The coffee tree shop is premium for both quality and price. They have lots of coffee varieties and they are certainly generous with their tastings, and you can wrap the day with a taste of Penang's classic white coffee.