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This stunning day trip is the perfect way to experience the best of this beautiful city - your camera will be working over-time! The day starts when you meet your guide and driver at the port, before heading to the Kek Lok Si temple, which overlooks George Town.

Driving through George Town's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will view the many charming 19th century shop houses, before later continuing along the island's northern tip passing the beautiful beaches of Batu Feringgi.

Your first stop of the day, however, is Kek Lok Si, the magnificent Temple of Paradise, also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia and sits halfway up Penang Hill, offering wonderful views of George Town and a cooler temperature than the tropical heat of the city.

Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, the seven-story pagoda reflects a colorful mix of Thai, Chinese and Burmese architectural influences. A well-known retreat for Taoist practitioners, construction of the temple began in 1893,but it was only in 1930 that the temple was finally completed.

After leaving the temple, you will then have the opportunity to view the wonderful Pinang Peranakan Mansion, also known as the Chung Keng Kooi Mansion. Formally a private home, it belonged to a Chinese Kapitan, who was the head of the Hai San secret society. The house has been carefully restored, and you will gaze in wonder at the stunning antique furniture and intricate, ornamental woodwork.

After touring the house, you then visit the amazing Reclining Buddha Temple, a traditional Thai Buddhist temple which features the one of the largest reclining Buddha in the world. This magnificent, gold-covered statue is over one hundred feet long - and is truly an amazing sight to behold.

Your spectacular day continues with a tour around Penang's butterfly farm, and a walk through their aviary, which is home to more than 100 species of live butterflies. Your guide will point out the wildlife that lives here, which includes giant water dragons and scorpions, as you wander through the landscaped gardens which boasts waterfalls, ponds, wooden bridges, and a rock tunnel.

A visit to a Batik factory rounds off the day, and here you will enjoy a delightful demonstration of this traditional art of printing fabric using dyes and wax. There will also be an opportunity for you to buy Batik fabrics and goods before you leave.

A delicious lunch will be served at a leading hotel restaurant before heading back to port, you will also enjoy scenic drive along Batu Feringgi, one of Asia's most beautiful beaches, and photo stop at Fort Cornwallis, a star-shaped fortress which dates back to 1810, and was built to provide protection from local pirates.