Get away from the bustle of everyday life and cultivate an appreciation for Penang's natural beauty with visits to two notable gardens followed by a visit to a batik factory to see how these beautiful fabrics are created.
Highlights:
• Start at the Penang Botanic Garden, known locally as the Waterfall Gardens because of the cascading waterfall nearby. Built in 1884 and one of the oldest British botanic gardens in a colonial settlement, the gardens offer an extensive display of native and hybrid orchids, cacti, a wide variety of ferns, bamboo plants, flowering trees and shrubs, and are inhabited by long-tailed macaques.
• See how nature and culture unite at the Tropical Spice Garden, a living museum of spices and tropical plants that have had a massive impact on the island and the world at large, with five landscaped acres boasting more than 500 examples of flora from around the world as well as three trails and 11 garden rooms.
• Finish your day at the handicraft Batik Factory to see the traditional technique used to print cloth with wax and dye, a textile art prominent particularly on the east coast of Malaysia.
What to Bring:
• SeaPass
• Credit cards
• Biodegradable sunscreen
• Non-slip shoes
What to Wear:
• Weather-appropriate attire
• Non-slip shoes
• Sunglasses
Important Notes:
• Food and drinks are available for purchase.
• Guests are advised to be aware of their surroundings and not wear valuables.
