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Suburb in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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by Penang Butterfly Farm
More than just a tourist attraction, it is set up as a 'live museum' to educate the public as well as a research centre to develop breeding methods. It houses about 4000 Malaysian butterflies of 120 different species, including the most famous in Malaysia, the Rajah Brooke's Bird wing of the Papilionidae family. Besides, it also exhibits dead-leaf mantis, orchid mantis and Trogonoptera. It also features an art and artifact gallery, souvenir shop and a cafe. This place underwent major renovation in 2016, and was renamed from Penang Butterfly Farm to Entopia. Therefore now it doesn't specialise merely in butterflies but shows whole lot of other insects and reptiles. Entopia offers lots of talks and events throughout the day so check their schedule to catch one of them.
The well-done eco-tourism site was set up in 2003 on an old 8-acre rubber plantation, with three trails meandering through the beautiful jungle landscape. Around 500 species of spices, herbs and exotic flora to explore. At one corner is Tree Monkey Cafe (predominantly Thai food) set on a deck in the middle of a rainforest and sea views, and a gift shop and cooking school - these are accessible from the exit gate so you don't have to pay an entry fee to get to them. Guided tours are available (at 9AM, 11:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM) and recommended.
Taman Negara Pulau Pinang
Enjoy jungle trekking through the reserved forest in this national park, go to northwestern cape of the island and stay nights over there, you will experience an unforgettable life with beaches, sea and the sky. Typically people do a morning hike into monkey or turtle beach and catch a boat back. If with larger group book boat before. Around RM 35 per person. If you're travelling just one or two and you see others around combine with them, which can usually be done once arrived on the beach. Canopy route is open, but the canopy itself was closed as of November 2022.
This impressive lighthouse serves as a beacon to sailors and ships in the region. The tower, while not as accessible as other structures on the island, offers spectacular ocean views. There are 2 ways to reach the site: taking boat from Teluk Bahang jetty or climb over the hills by foot.
Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang
A huge recreational forest with about a dozen of marked trails leading to other parts of the island, including Batu Ferringhi proper and Penang Hill, as well as nearby hills and small waterfalls. Part of the park near the entrance is equipped with parking lot, toilets, picnicking and camping facilities, ponds, children playground. Though it's a bit rundown and some maintenance won't harm. There is also a Forestry Museum that can be found near the entrance.
Staged annually since 1979 and has successfully attracted teams from all over the world including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Canada, and the USA. The event is now usually held at the Teluk Bahang Dam in late May.
Good Malaysian and international food and air conditioning.
Western food, including good burgers. Air conditioned.
At Batu Ferringhi, (Meg).
Offering fully furnished units with basic amenities for rental.
Offers standard and triple sharing rooms, all of which are equipped with television, air conditioning, fan, high pressure water heater, bathroom and shower. Free Wi-Fi and satellite TV with ASTRO channels at the lobby.
56, Batu Ferringhi.
53&54B, Batu Ferringi.
Rooms are pretty basic but still nice. Inside the building rooms have shared bathroom on the floor, but the rooms in front of the house have their own bathroom with shower. Air conditioned rooms start RM 85 in the building and RM 100 outside. Walk distance to beach: 25 m. Staff: at least the owner speaks fluent English, and is very friendly. Perfect for backpackers who want to enjoy direct beach access and walk over the vast night-bazar. Very clean.
Located at Tanjung Bungah facing the sea.
47,Batu Ferringi.
fan rooms
Formerly Hydro Hotel
The hotel has 316 guest rooms and suites. There are also 3 dining venues, an outdoor pool, spa and a gym.
Available for daily, weekly and monthly rental.
Great location for families - right in the middle of the night markets, short walk at night to a hawker centre, and the second pool has a water slide. Check out the pool toy stalls at the markets for a range of water toys to help increase the fun. Try to get a side sea view room on the 2nd floor, where the rooms open out onto a grassed terrace. Great deals and coupons are found on their Facebook page.
Owned and operated by famous Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Georgetown. Superb standard of accommodation and food, with prices to match.
Large pools with some swim up rooms. Slides and good watersports play area for children. Day passes available for 60RM to use the pool area.
A nightly market that runs the length of the main road through Batu Ferringhi. Set-up along the side walk, this market sells all the typical nick nacks you would expect including DVDs, Jewellery, artworks, crafts, clothing and everything in between. Be prepared to haggle hard as prices are typically inflated due to the markets location along this tourist strip.
In the morning a local wet market comes to life selling local fruits, vegetables and other produce. Food is also on the agenda, with many stalls selling food for breakfast. Every Tuesday evening the market opens as a local Pasar Malam, with even more food to entice your taste buds. There are also stalls selling all the typical goods and wares at this market.
Big supermarket with a few other shops and small food court.
From Kuala Lumpur, a 45-minute flight to Penang Airport, or several hours by bus or car.
Read in the guideTaxis trawl up and down the windy roads of the north coast. Fares are negotiable but tourists will have a hard time getting anywhere for less than RM 15. Most hotels have shuttle services too.
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