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The historic city of Georgetown in Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1786 by Captain Francis of the British East India Company. Known for its beaches and old world charm, visit the Khoo Kongsi Chinese clan houses with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture. Taste some local delicacies such as asam laksa and pasembur at the various open air stalls and unwind at the famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
Built in 1803, this is the first Burmese Buddhist Temple in Malaysia housing a pagoda and shrine hall. One of the shrines is Arahant Upagutta who has the power to overcome all obstacles and problems, fulfill wishes and exorcise evil. The temple grounds are renowned for its green and serene environment.
Built in 1845, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, also known as the Sleeping Buddha, is a Siamese Temple located at the heart of Georgetown. It is the largest Buddhist Temple in Penang and is built on a five-acre land donated by Queen Victoria to the Thai community in the area.
Founded in 1884 by Charles Curtis, this botanic garden is also known as Waterfall Gardens. Numerous plant species can be found here such as the cannonball tree, black lily, and endemic slipper orchid. There is also much wildlife such as the dusky leaf monkeys, black giant squirrels and macaques.
Your visit to Malaysia would not be complete without taking a trishaw ride around Georgetown to enjoy the city’s heritage at a much slower pace. These modern open-fronted, three-wheeled trishaws are pedal-powered instead of being pulled by runners.
Built in 1982-1985, the Penang Bridge is the second longest bridge in Malaysia and the longest bridge over water in Southeast Asia. Every year, more than 19,000 participants gather for the Penang Bridge International Marathon.
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