Penang Walking Through Old Stories Series

An absolutely wonderful city exploration. Even though it was very hot, Teacher Wu and the other guide led us along while explaining the history of Nanyang, how the early Chinese immigrants arrived here, and took us to visit the Peranakan Museum, Little India, and more. It was extremely enriching. We also got to experience Indian cuisine, haha! The explanations were very detailed and responsible, and we learned all about the history.

Our tour guide, Mr. Huang, was extremely knowledgeable about Penang's history and effectively used maps to give us a clear understanding of the city streets. He even recommended a local Cantonese restaurant and helped us order, allowing us to savor authentic local cuisine. A highly worthwhile walking tour!

The perfect tour! Even though I reserved wrong the tour in mandarin, the guide and a colleague did a "10 plus" experience, given us all the historical and cultural facts of Georgetown. I always pick a tour in my travels and this is one of the best I've ever had.

I was fortunate to meet Mr. Huang, a local living dictionary, who has been studying and inheriting Penang's history and culture for more than 20 years. He learned about the development and rule during the British colonial period, the love and hatred between Chinese immigrants in Fujian (Zhangzhou-Haishan Society, Quanzhou-Xingshi Bridge area) and Guangdong (Guangzhou-Yee Hing Society, Chaozhou), how they could donate money to build temples because of their beliefs, and fight over territory. He also learned about the origins of Penang's various neighborhoods, and the public call for submissions for iron paintings after obtaining the intangible cultural heritage in 2008. In 2012, a Lithuanian painter left a mural by accident, which opened up the art of murals, and came back to add color 12 years later. These are just a small part of the story. If you like to travel in depth, it is recommended to prepare a pair of good shoes, do a good job of sun protection, and follow Mr. Huang's story journey to discover the food and surprises behind every corner.

Our guide, Mr. Wong, was very passionate and helped us understand Penang's cultural fusion and development through its architecture. We're so glad we joined this tour, which gave us a better understanding of the city for the rest of our trip. If you're interested in history and culture, this tour is perfect for you! During the tour, Mr. Wong tries his best to find shady spots for explanations, but it can still get very hot on sunny days, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. The snacks that Mr. Wong recommended along the way were all delicious, so be sure to try them!

We had the pleasure of having teacher Auchan for this tour, and his lively and engaging explanations were fantastic. He even tailored the historical background using common expressions from the various countries of the participants, making it so much easier for us to understand the stories. You could really tell how much thought and effort he put into preparing the content and materials. We were so fortunate to have teacher Auchan; it was truly a rewarding experience that offered incredible value for the money. Highly recommended! 👍👍👍

Teacher Huang and Teacher Tseng explained everything thoroughly, like local historians. If you want to learn about the local Chinese history, I highly recommend this trip.

The tour guide explained things with great care! Moreover, the explanations were easy to understand, the kind where you actually learn something.

Teacher Huang was very friendly and professional. He was waiting at the meeting place very early in the morning in case we couldn't find it.