Batu Ferringhi Attractions

Tropical Spice Garden

Featuring over 500 exotic species of flora and fauna, the magnificent Tropical Spice Garden is a living museum of botanical wonders spread over eight acres of lush nature conservation land. With 11 garden trails and stream crossings, waterfalls and structures made of recycled organic materials, this award-winning attraction also features a Spice Museum, a Spice Café (where you can get a full view of Teluk Bahang while sipping herbal tea on the open terrace) and a Gift Centre (where you can buy organic gift items and souvenirs which include fresh spices, citronella mosquito repellent, sandalwood soaps, massage oils and perfume oils).

Penang Cultural Centre

An sort of all-in-one cultural theme park, the Penang Cultural Centre presents the diverse cultures of the country’s natives in a nutshell. At once informative and entertaining, the award-winning centre features attractions such as Cultural Village, a Malay theatre restaurant and widely-acclaimed cultural performances. Three two-hour guided tours are available daily, bringing you through a cultural journey which includes traditional games, handicraft demonstrations and a 45-minute cultural performance.

Yahong Art Gallery

Bringing together a collection of Malaysian arts and crafts, Yahon Art Gallery displays artworks in watercolour, oil and ink, as well as antiques and a mesmerizing collection of fine olden-day jewellery made from gold, jade, ivory, lapis lazuli and other semiprecious stones. The gallery is also home to Malaysia’s master of batik, Chuah Thean Teng, whose batik paintings are displayed in the upper level. Visitors also have the opportunity to watch batik-making demonstrations, as well as purchase batik souvenirs to take home which includes batik paintings, clothing and accessories.

Penang Batik Factory

Founded in 1973, Penang Batik Factory is one of the largest handmade batik producers in the country. Synonymous with quality and fairly-priced batik products, the centre sells a huge range from garments to accessories.

Visitors also get the chance to witness the batik-making process and even try their hands at the art of batik-making and batik-printing.

Butterfly Farm

More than just a visitors’ attraction, the Penang Butterfly Farm is a living museum of sorts which also acts as an education and research centre. Established in 1986 by David Goh, the Penang Butterfly Farm drew inspiration from the Stratford Butterfly Farm in England. Some 4000 butterflies from more than 120 species can be found here, including some rare ones such as the unique Indian Leaf, the stunning Yellow Birdwing and the magnificent Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing. Visitors can’t help but be enchanted by these delicate beauties fluttering about freely in a lush, natural setting. The farm also features some insect and reptile species, as well as over 300 plant species.

Tropical Fruit Farm

On the hilly terrain of Teluk Bahang, approximately 800 feet above sea level, the Tropical Fruit Farm flourishes with all sorts of tropical and sub-tropical fruit trees, from durians to West Indian cherries. Spread over 25 acres, the orchard was developed for the conservation of rare and exotic fruits, as well as a means to promote local fruits to visitors both local and international. Boasting over 250 types of fruit including some rare and exotic ones originating from faraway lands such as the Caribbean and Central Africa, the orchards also features only organic produce, using organic fertilisers instead of chemicals and pesticides. Visitors will be taken on a tour around the orchard, as well as a chance to sample the fruits and quench their thirst over freshly-pressed fruit juices made from these fruits.