Photo courtesy of Backpacking Malaysia

Penang is an island, not only surrounded by sea water, but also rich in tropical rainforest. These unique conditions have become the main reason why it attracts tourists. In addition to the George Town World Heritage Area, the scenery along the coast of Penang should not be underestimated. On the twisting and twisting mountain roads, there are more lush woods and endless sea than the urban area. Today, the editor will take you away from the bustling historic area, and go straight to the paradise about 30 minutes away from the city, and see a different Penang along the coastline!

Batu Ferringhi Beach

Photos taken from Lexis Suite Penang, TripAdvisor.com, timeout.com

Batu Ferringhi Beach is 4 kilometers long and is a good place to enjoy the sunset, so when the sun sets, you will see people in twos and threes on the beach walking, riding horses or sitting on the ground waiting for the sunset. If you feel that it is a bit monotonous to come here from a long distance and just watch the sunset, then maybe you can prepare a swimsuit and have a water sports! In addition to playing in the water, you can also go on a banana boat, jet ski or parasail. In the evening, you can visit the night market, buy some small items or enjoy street food are good choices.

Address: Jalan Pantai Batu, Taman Pantai Batu, 11200 Tanjong Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

Tropical Spice Garden

Photos taken from Tropical Spice Garden Facebook, gopenang.my

Walking into this exquisite and small secret garden, the scent of spices floating around seems to be the best spice in life, instantly relaxing your tense emotions. The Spice Garden covers an area of 3.2 hectares and is planted with more than 500 kinds of plants. It is known as one of the best gardens in Penang and a must-see for tourists. They provide day and night tours, cooking classes, spice shops, etc. The big swing inside is one of the must-see landmarks for tourists. You can check the ticket price through their official website. In addition, there is a Thai restaurant Tree Monkey in the park, where you can enjoy delicious food accompanied by the sun and the sound of waves, less the noise of the city, and more tranquility. If you are lucky, you may see the super cute gray tarsier (Dusky Leaf Monkey) eating leaves and roots on the tree!

Address: Lot 595 Mukim, 2, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday | 09:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday (Closed on Wednesday)

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TropicalSpiceGarden/ 

website:https://tropicalspicegarden.com/ 

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm 蟲鳴大地

Photo via Entopia Facebook

Entopia is like a giant classroom, where butterflies and insects can freely dance in the air or walk on the land. Entopia is divided into two areas, the outdoor garden and the indoor adventure, where you can see more than 150 species of butterflies and insects and 200 species of plants. When you walk in the garden, countless butterflies dance around you, allowing you to really live with butterflies up close. In terms of indoor exploration, Entopia has prepared many interactive games, such as listening to the calls of various insects, demonstrating the metamorphosis process of butterflies, etc., so that you can learn knowledge while having fun. You can check the ticket price through their official website.

Address: No.830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050, Pulau Pinang.

Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)

Tel: 04-888 8111

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/myentopia/ 

website:https://www.entopia.com/ 

Escape Theme Park世外逃園

Photos taken from Arabianbusiness.com, Escape Theme Park Facebook, Wonderfly

Just think about challenging physical fitness or playing water sports surrounded by nature. Wouldn’t it be particularly exciting? Escape Theme Park is a theme park that allows you to sweat while breathing fresh air! The most classic game in this theme park is Monkey Business, which is divided into 3 levels. The higher the level, the higher the distance you are from the ground. Each level has a different challenge, you must try to maintain your balance on the rope or on the small pedals, and go to the end. Generally after completing 3 levels, you must be exhausted! Another point of interest is that there is an open water slide with a total length of 1140 meters in the park that takes 4 minutes to slide, allowing you to experience the fun of "gliding" in the mountains and forests. The degree of excitement is extraordinary! You can check the ticket price through their official website.

Address: 828, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050, Pulau Pinang.

Opening hours: 10:00 – 06:00 (daily)

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/escapemy/

website:https://www.escape.my/

Penang National Park 檳城國家公園

Photos taken from Malaysia.Travel, Penang By Hotel.com, Flickr.com

Penang National Park is the smallest park in Malaysia, covering only 2,300 hectares, but its leisurely environment is definitely worth a visit! You can choose to walk into the park or take a speedboat to the destination. However, the editor recommends that you walk into the park on foot, listen to the sounds of the mountains and appreciate the beauty of nature during the nearly 2-hour mountaineering, and only take a speedboat to enjoy the sea scenery on the return trip. In this way, you can see the scenery of land and sea in one pass. The end of the park is the beach. There is a small sea turtle conservation center at the end of the beach. You might as well go in and see the sea turtle conservation work done by the authorities. Before you climb the mountain, you must register at the counter. If you want to take a speedboat on the return trip, you can negotiate the time and charges with the staff first.

Address: Pejabat Taman Negara P. Pinang, jalan Hassan Abbas, 11050 George Town, Penang.

Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (daily)

Photo via Tree Monkey Facebook