Boasting a rich cultural heritage and an enchanting old world charm, Penang offers plenty of sightseeing excursions which are made even more special when it is done by way of a trishaw tour. Before setting off on such a novel journey of discovery, make sure you find a centrally located Penang hotel which to stay at. Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang is one such option and is a Tanjung Bungah hotel Penang has to offer, ideally situated by the beach and within easy reach of historical Georgetown.

The specially designed trishaw tours of Penang take you along the streets to some of the most famous landmarks one can see here. Tours generally include visits to the Penang Art Gallery &State Museum, while you also get a chance to head to Fort Cornwallis which is Malaysia’s biggest standing fort. This area is also where you will find the waterfront promenade known as The Esplanade with its many hawker stalls and clock tower. Other attractions one gets a chance to see while on a trishaw tour in Penang include the Peranakan Baba & Nyonya Mansion and Kapitan Keling Mosque Street which is home to several religious sites such as the Kuan Yin Chinese Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque and the Sri Mahariammam Hindus Temple, all offering a fascinating insight into Penang and its people.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+