BWM Members’ Trip: Heritage Jaunt to Penang

Posted on January 17, 2025 Updated on February 4, 2025

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Badan Warisan Malaysia has organised a Members’ Trip to George Town, Penang, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and we are pleased to curate a special itinerary for heritage lovers to sample this island’s charms. This trip includes visiting several heritage sites such as one of the oldest Anglican churches in Southeast Asia, the largest & oldest fort in Malaysia, and VIP access to a heritage mansion on Millionaire’s Row. Members will also learn about two unique conservation projects from renowned experts at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and Fort Cornwallis, as well as savour culinary delights.

Trip Highlights:

• Guided tour at the iconic Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as The Blue Mansion, with a talk on heritage conservation by Professor Ar. Laurence Loh, past president of Badan Warisan Malaysia.
• Site visit to learn about the conservation and restoration project of Fort Cornwallis that was implemented by George Town Conservation and Development Corporation (GTCDC), a partnership between Penang Chief Minister Incorporated and Think City with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture as the technical advisor. This guided tour will be led by Conservation Architect Francesco Siravo and Master Builder Giovanni Santo, both of whom have extensive international experience in heritage site conservation.
• Special visit and access within Pro Cathedral of St. George the Martyr and the Homestead.
• Lunch at Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, a Michelin star restaurant for authentic Nyonya cuisine. Buffet dinner at Mangga, a café at The Blue Mansion.

Proposed Itinerary
Friday, 21 February 2025

Time	Activities
7.30am	Meet at KL Sentral. Travel by train (08.05am)
12.10pm	Arrive in Butterworth, Penang
1.30pm	Check-in SAVV Hotel in George Town
3.30pm	Guided Tour at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
	Heritage Talk by Professor Ar. Laurence Loh
6.00pm	Dinner at Mangga

Saturday, 22 February 2025

Time	Activities
7.00am	Guided Tour at Fort Cornwallis
8.30am	Breakfast
9.30am	Visit to Pro Cathedral of St. George the Martyr
10.00am	Visit to Homestead Heritage Mansion
12.30pm	Lunch at Auntie Gaik Lean’s (Michelin Star Nyonya Restaurant)
4.00pm	Train from Penang to KL
8.10pm	Arrive in KL Sentral

Fee per person (Twin sharing basis):
Programs, Transport, Hotel & Meals

1. Member RM 950
2. Non Member RM 1,200

Programs & Meals for Penang portion only, excluding Transport and Hotel (*Subject to availability)

1. Member RM 480
2. Non Member RM 650

*Please contact Syuhada at syuhada@badanwarisan.org.my if you are interested in joining us for selected activities in Penang. Do not pay deposit until confirmation is made.

Click HERE to register.