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Chinese Clan Secrets and History Guided Walking Tour in Penang
Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia
$54.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Follow your professional guide through Georgetown as you uncover over 200 years of Chinese clan secrets, legendary power struggles, and the 1867 Penang Riots. Admire Georgetown’s historical architecture and landmarks, each a testament to Penang’s unique heritage and vibrant past.
- Tour Georgetown on a guided history journey
- Listen to stories from 200 years of Chinese clan history
- Experience a unique cultural and historical adventure
- Ideal for travelers seeking a deep dive into Penang’s heritage
- Tour Georgetown on a guided history journey
- Listen to stories from 200 years of Chinese clan history
- Experience a unique cultural and historical adventure
- Ideal for travelers seeking a deep dive into Penang’s heritage
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Professional Tour Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Professional tour guide
- 3-hour Penang Riots & Chinese Clan Secrets Georgetown Tour
- Listen to 200 years of history of Penang's Chinese community and clans
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Our tour guide will meet you at the front of the temple.
Return details
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Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)Start on the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, a spiritual haven built by early Chinese settlers. This stop reflects the resilience and unity of Penang’s Chinese community, with stories of cultural harmony and cooperation.
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Penang Chinese Town Hall, established around 1881, is a historic organization founded by the Chinese merchant class in Penang to safeguard their community interests and welfare. It originated from the need to manage secular affairs separately from spiritual ones, which were traditionally overseen by the Kong Hock Keong Temple.
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Queen StreetIt reflects Penang’s multicultural heritage with a mix of Chinese shrines, Hindu temples, mosques, and colonial-era buildings. Historically, it was an enclave for working-class Indians and is now a bustling area known for its Indian shops selling clothing, jewelry, and food.
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Han Jiang Ancestral TempleHan Jiang Ancestral Temple in George Town, Penang, is a historic Teochew clan temple originally completed in 1870 and expanded in 1890. It serves as the community temple of the Penang Teochew Association and is dedicated to the Taoist God of the North, the Teochew patron deity.
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Hock Teik Cheng Sin TempleDiscover Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple and the 1867 Penang Riots, where secret societies clashed for power. This stop reveals the hidden dynamics of Georgetown’s Chinese community and the influence of Chinese clans and societies.
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Built in 1860 by Syed Mohammad Alatas, an Achenese-descended Malay elite and leader of the Red Flag secret society, the mansion blends Straits Eclectic architectural styles infused with Islamic motifs such as the star-and‑crescent pediment.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Chinese Clan Secrets and History Guided Walking Tour in Penang
Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia
$54.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!