TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
Read moreOccupying more than 8 hectares, this lush park offers a beautiful stroll among more than 500 plant and animal species, including the only tropical spice garden in Southeast Asia. You can opt for a guided tour (departure at 9, 11 and 1:30 am) or choose to visit alone with a French audioguide screwed in your ears. Cooking classes are also offered in the morning to learn the basics of Malay, Indian and Nyonya cuisine, as well as the use of spices in these cuisines.
PENANG NATIONAL PARK
Read moreAt the north-western end of the island, 1,126 hectares of tropical forest await you. It is very pleasant to walk along well marked trails. There are several hiking trails ranging from 1 to 6 hours of walking, which can be done alone or with a guide. Check with the park office for more information. Don't miss Monkey Beach and Turtle Beach, two beaches renowned for their beauty and their inhabitants, monkeys and turtles respectively. It will take you almost two hours to get there, and prepare water supplies.
TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
Read moreA visit to this tropical fruit farm is both an educational and a tasty experience. You'll discover over 250 species from all over the world, most of which Europeans are unaware of. Depending on the season, you can sample rambutan, mangosteen, papaya, the mysteriousbullock's heart or the astonishing Buddha's hand, a variety of citron. The orchard covers more than 10 hectares. If the timing is right, try the famous durian, reputed to be Asia's king of fruits.