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Penang hills (Bukit Bendera)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Bukit
Bukit Bendera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some places always have their beauty intact no matter how much development happens in them. There is always a certain indescribable aura to these places. One such place is the Penang Hill also called the Bukit Bendera. Who would say looking the recent shape of the Penang hill that it was once a beautiful mess of rainforest trees and some beautiful natural view that covered this hill until the 1930s? The only way one could go up and down the hill in the 1890s was either through a pony or a Sedan. Imagine the plight of the traveler who in order to reach the gardens would have to trek all the way up there to take in the relaxing view of the waterfall but just for a few moments before the trek began again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How would one carry supplies up and\ndown the hill? Seeing the demand for the same, two local Chinese companies took\nup the work of carrying the supplies up and form the hill. The rates of hiring\nthese companies weren’t too high considering the kind of distance they would\ncover while also carrying your supplies carefully. About $1.5 was the rate for\na pony and 35 cents for a chair coolie. The sedan services were mainly for\nwomen, children, aged people and I’ll people. And like everywhere, Men and\nofficers had no relief and had to walk up the hill which took about 2-3\nhours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penang Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Penang
Botanic Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Not all rulers are always selfish. This\ncould be said to hold true in the case of British rule in Malaysia. They were\nlovers of nature and it’s beauty and had a special thing for parks and\nbotanical gardens. Credit has to be given to the British officials for setting\nup many parks and botanical gardens in every place that they set a camp in! One\nsuch beautiful piece of land is Penang Botanical Gardens. Originally meant to\nbe a nursery, Penang Botanical Gardens were designed and architectured by\nCharles Curtis. He incorporated native plants and plants from other places as\nwell. Sometime later, these were opened for public use as well. Who wouldn’t\nwant to show off such a pretty collection of plants and trees? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part about these gardens is\nthat they have information boards attached to them and so you can gather enough\nknowledge about what you see which makes your tour all the more interesting.\nBut not everybody wants to read and understand the knowledge and so for all\nthose who just want to chill and go around the place, there is ample shade for\nyou guys to be saved from the heat! There are herbariums and nurseries too for\nyou to gaze but only if you are a plant lover! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of us are more interested in\nwatching some animals rather than plants. These gardens don’t disappoint in\nthat aspect either! You may even occasionally have the chance to see wild\nanimals like monkeys (macaques mostly but some dusky cute langurs too), monitor\nlizards, squirrels, wild boar, snakes, and undoubtedly some colorful and attractive\nbirds! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is it open? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.00 am to 8.00 pm everyday including\nPublic Holidays too and absolutely free of cost! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take bus no. 10 from George Town to the\nBotanical Gardens at Jln Kebun Bunga. For busy people, a taxi is your best option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some detailed info on the botanical gardens, you could visit  http:\/\/botanicalgardens.penang.gov.my<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to the gardens? Click here to learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tropical Spice Garden<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tropical
Tropical Spice Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What’s not to boast about a place that\nhas earned the Malaysia Book of Records for the first tropical climate spice\ngarden? Built at about eight acres of secondary jungle and flaunting over 500\nspecies of flora and fauna, Tropical Spice Garden is a treat to the eye as it\nalso retains quite a few old rubber trees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A walk through the garden will not only\nbe a pleasure to the eyes but to the brains as well. There are informational boards\nattached along the walk that will give you the much-needed information about\nthe different kinds of spices and herbs present there. The spice garden comes\nwith a bonus that is a museum that gives an insight into the spice trade in the\nearlier days and also about how important spices are in regular life and the world! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food is a must when you’re on a day\nout! Tropical Spice Garden has in it the Tree Monkey Restaurant <\/strong>where\nyou can relish some great Thai-Asian cuisine! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a gift shop where you can\npick up some souvenirs like designed T-Shirts, stationery, toiletries, and spa\nproducts! Also, a potted plant from the Garden shop as a memento to finish your\namazing experience here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lone Craig Villa, Lot 595 Mukim\n2, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11100 Penang, Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel\/Fax: +6 04 881 1797<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a little information about how much\nyou will be charged for the garden entrance and live audio tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n  \n <\/td>\n Garden Entrance<\/em><\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Audio tour<\/em><\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n No. of persons<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Rate per person(RM)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Rate per person (RM)<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n  \n <\/td>\n  \n <\/td>\n  \n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Adult (13-59 years)\n <\/td>\n RM12\n <\/td>\n RM30\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Child\n (4-12 years)\n <\/td>\n RM5\n <\/td>\n RM23\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Senior (60 years and above)\n <\/td>\n RM13\n <\/td>\n RM28\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Student (valid student id needed)\n <\/td>\n RM13\n <\/td>\n RM28\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n