In addition to the fascinating attractions such as the George Town World Heritage Area and Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang also has a mountain town worth visiting, and that is Pulau Pulau. Pulau Pulau is about a 45-minute drive from the urban area. Compared with the urban area, the pace of life here is relatively relaxed, and it is also a place where many natural farms are stationed.

It is reported that the early Hakkas came to the back of Mount Fuluo to open up territories. With the hard-working spirit of the Hakkas, they made a fortune here. Their descendants also took root here, so there are mostly Hakkas here. When you come here, of course you also want to see the beautiful scenery of the local area. The editor here recommends the interesting attractions that you must not miss in Pulau Pulau!

耶穌聖名堂 Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

Photos taken from Asia Travel Book

Established in 1854, this church is the first Catholic church in Pulau Pulau and the first church in Malaysian history to preach in Hakka. At that time, the church was only built with wood and Atta, and after renovation, there is now this strong and majestic Catholic church.

Address: Jalan Besar, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang,

Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (Tuesday to Friday) | 09:00 – 13:00 (Saturday and Sunday)

(no admission ticket required)

Pulau Mountain Back Mural

Picture taken from Penang Lang and Hakka cottage

The murals in the World Heritage Area of George Town have always been the attractions that many tourists rush to check in, but the murals on the back of Pulau Pulau are not inferior at all, and the murals are all concentrated on the street, which is convenient for tourists to take pictures and check in. The most famous murals on Mount Pulau include "Goldsmith", "Old Man Fishing Net", "Malay Martial Arts", "Hakka Woman" and "Woman Cutting Rubber". The characters in these murals are all residents of Pulau Pulau, so they are very commemorative!

Address: "Goldsmiths", "The Old Man Fishing Nets", "The Hakka Woman"

Jalan Besar, Balik Pulau, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.

"Malay Martial Arts", "The Woman Who Cuts Rubber"

Address: Jalan Besar, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang,

Audi Dream Farm

The picture is taken from Audi Dream Farm Facebook and Love to Travel

Now that you have come to Pulau Pulau, how can you not go to the farm? There are many farms here, but the ones I want to introduce are Audi Dream Farm and Saanen Sheep Farm. Audi Dream Farm has more than 50 kinds of vegetables and fruits, and you can also see cute flocks and birds. It is called a mini zoo in Penang! Another most attractive feature here is the dazzling sea of sunflowers!

Address: 145 (U-1), MK B, Sg. Rusa, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00 daily

Tel: 012-4999099/ 0124592009

Tickets: RM7 for adults | RM3 for children and senior citizens | Free for the disabled | RM15 for foreign tourists

Website: http://www.audipenang.com/

Saanen Dairy Goat Farm 莎能牧羊场

Picture taken from Saanen Dairy Goat Farm Facebook

If you are a person who likes lambs very much, then you must visit the Shanen Sheep Farm. The farm is run by local residents, and the name Saanen is derived from the origin of the Saanen dairy goats, which is the Saanen Valley in Switzerland. Here, tourists can not only feed the sheep at close range, but also take pictures with them!

Address: 298 Mukim 1, Sungai Pinang 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: 019-5163017

Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00 daily

Admission ticket: RM8

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

Penang Gouache Factory

Photos taken from Sin Chew Daily and Kwong Wah Daily

This gouache factory is the only remaining traditional gouache factory in Penang, which was passed down to his son Yang Songfa by the late Mr. Yang Jingming. The so-called gouache was a beauty product for women in the early days. When you rub a grain of gouache with a small amount of water and then apply it on your face, you will feel refreshed and have skin care effects. Come here, visitors can not only watch the whole production process, but also have the opportunity to learn how to make gouache.

Address: 160, Mukim-D, Kuala Jalan Bahru, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00 daily
Tel: 019-4811810

Hakka cottage

Photo taken from Hakka Shanzhai Facebook

Most of the Hakka people live in Mount Fuluo, so of course we also have to look at the Hakka lifestyle in the early days, and this Hakka cottage restores the place where the Hakka people lived in the mountains. There is a century-old Hakka house in the cottage. The simple interior design makes people feel like returning to the 80s and 90s. In addition, traditional Hakka dishes are also served here, such as stuffed tofu, taro braised pork, pickled vegetable soup, etc., which have a special flavor.

Address: 536, Jalan Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: 016-4116666

Opening hours: 11:00 – 17:00 (Closed: Monday)

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

Penang ATV Eco Tour Balik Pulau

Photo taken from Penang ATV Eco Tour Balik Pulau Facebook

In addition to visiting these attractions, tourists can also choose to experience the stunning scenery of Pulau Pulau in another way. Penang ATV Eco Tour allows you to experience exciting and fun off-road adventures. The itinerary includes visiting rural fishing ports and villages and mangroves around the local coast.

Address: 298, Mukim I, Kampung Perlis, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00 daily

Official website: https://penangatv.com/

Balik Kampung

Photo taken from Balik Kampung Facebook

If you don't want to take an off-road vehicle, you can also choose to ride a bicycle to see around Pulau Pulau. Balik Kampung provides parent-child interaction, outdoor teaching, and bicycle rental services. People who have lived in the city for a long time can take this opportunity to experience the countryside, wandering rice fields, watching mangroves, fishing boats, and sunsets.

Address: 278 MK D, Kuala Jalan Bahru 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Tel: 013-3237777

Opening hours: 11:00 – 19:00

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Balik-Kampung-at-Balik-Pulau/

Photo taken from Hakka cottage