About penang national park penang national park was previously popular as the pantai cheh forest reserve. Penang attractions places to visit, activities and events. Penang national park, malaysia official home facebook. Hiking through penang national park monkey beach and up to the lighthouse. Known locally as taman negara pulau pinang, the penang national park occupies around ten square miles in the northwest corner of penang island. Trek from monkey beach to lighthouse back to national park gates. You can easily fill a day with activities such as jungle walks and boat trips to serene goldensand beaches. Standing at an elevation of 242m in muka head at teluk bahang.
At just over 25 square kilometres, penang national park is purportedly the smallest national park in the world. Aug 06, 2014 the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions penang is beaches and sunsets. While the hike to the beach is quite popular, the steep terrain in some areas can be quite challenging. Hiking penang national park malaysia ski, bike and. Staff are all attentive and knowledgeable paul choong. It is estimated that over 150 bird species alone have made their home in the penang national park. Jul 23, 2017 despite being the smallest national park in the world, penang national park is not one to be belittled.
Hiking penang national park malaysia august 11, 20 by skibikehike in hiking, south east asia. The name of the national park is taman negera pulau pinang. Teluk ketapang monkey beach monkey beach is situated in the penang national park in the northwestern coast of the island. Penang bird park is a small bird park containing a variety of species of birds. Take the 45minute ride in rapid penang bus service no. Turtle beach penang pantai kerachut go backpack go. From georgetown to penang national park, take bus 101. Penang national park, teluk bahang, penang 19 may 2012 penang national park gps. Book your tickets online for penang national park taman negara pulau pinang, penang island. Malaysia is a country largely surrounded by large bodies of water, most notably by the strait of malacca and the south china sea that have been used extensive for international shipping since the 15th century. It is located in the northwestern part of penang island.
I wanted to do some trekking in the penang national park and my sigma 70200 would have been an ideal companion, although on the heavy side, for some bird photography. Getting to the park by public transport is easy, with rapidpenang buses stopping right outside the entrance. The entrance is free, you can do a day visit or spend couple of days there, camping and doing longer hikes. Muka head lighthouse built by the british, in the year 1883. The lighthouse peak offers a panoramic view of the surrounding islands.
Jul 05, 2016 penang park 2day hike near george town, malaysia written by alya on july 5, 2016 penang national park is the smallest national park in malaysia, 2300 hectares nevertheless its size its worth of visit. Penang nature tours penang has plenty of naturebased attractions which are as mesmerising as they are ecofriendly. On the northwest tip of penang island is a network of jungle trails easily accessible as a day trip from penangs main tourist spots. At 23 sq km, this is malaysias smallest national park, but its beachfringed forests are home to silvered leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, leopard cats and abundant bird, amphibian and reptile species. Lodging service is concentrated at famous tourist spots batu feringghi and teluk bahang. Things to do near penang national park taman negara pulau pinang on tripadvisor. Penang national park is the worlds smallest national park.
Its the perfect chance to immerse yourself in nature as you enjoy a relaxing day of beautiful views and fun in the sun. Hike through penang national park to reach the beautiful coast. Penang national park, teluk bahang penang travel tips. The admission fee is free of charge but visitors must register at the entrance to the park for security reason. Muka head lighthouse in penang rumah api pulau pinang is a 14metre high lighthouse, built by the british in 1883, located at the very northwestern tip of penang island.
Located in the national park itself is the pantai kerachut beach, a tranquil beach with beautiful sand and clear, blue waters. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang malaysia. Parks and gardens in penang penang parks, gardens in. Occupying more than 2,500 hectares of the islands northwest corner, penang national park is a great place to experience malaysias rainforestespecially if you dont have time to go to sarawak or sabah, or to the jungles on the east coast of the peninsulaand it also encompasses some of the islands best beaches. Penang national park is the smallest national park in malaysia, 2300 hectares nevertheless its size its worth of visit. National park while penangs national park may be the smallest in the country, it is by no means less impressive. Located on the northwestern tip of penang island,penang national park awaits researchers and nature lovers to explore its myriad of. Muka head lighthouse penang malaysia travel penang malaysia. The muka head lighthouse in penang national park rumah api pulau pinang is situated on top of a hill overlooking the northwestern tip of penang island. Formerly pantai acheh forest reserve, it was declared the penang national park taman negara pulau pinang on 4th april 2003. Located in penang national park and set on the top of a hill at an elevation of 227 metres, the only way to get here is by trekking up the hill from the western end of. Far quieter than taman negara in peninsular malaysia, the penang national park is malaysias smallest and youngest national park. I went with 2 friends on tuesday 29, wanting to hike to monkey beach, onwards to the lighthouse, and then back to the national park office via the canopy walk. Trekking in penang national park, penang, malaysia.
At least for me, so i was pleasantly surprised when we were told we could go jungle trekking in the taman negara national park to visit monkey beach instead of taking a boat. A burial ground of at least 80 years resembles that of indonesian acheh and is an interesting historical artifact. Penang national park is a major preserve with numerous trails for hiking through junglelike terrain. Located in penang national park and set on the top of a hill at an elevation of 227 metres, the only way to get here is by trekking up the hill from the western end of monkey beach. Penang national park is the first protected area legally gazetted under malaysias national park act of 1980, signifying the state and federal governments environmental protection efforts. Penang national park teluk bahang, malaysia attractions. Located on the northwestern tip of penang island, penang national park awaits researchers and nature lovers to explore its myriad of. Penang national park is located at the northwest corner of penang island. One of the few natural forests on the island, the penang national park taman negara pulau pinang is located at the northwestern side of the island, in muka head. Discover the highlights of penangs historic city center, georgetown, with the benefit of a foodoriented walking tour led by a local guide. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang penang.
A great day trip while visiting pulau pinang is to travel out to the penang national park taman negara, located on the northwest corner of the island in teluk bahang. Visit penang national park taman negara pulau pinang on. Turtle beach in the park, a rare untouched beach in penang in a way i am quite reluctant to share about this attraction, turtle beach pantai kerachut in the penang national park or taman negara in the malay language, bahasa melayu as its probably the only beach left in penang that is clean and relatively untouched. Sep, 2016 hiking through penang national park monkey beach and up to the lighthouse. There are many hotels along batu ferringhi beach that you can stay within the vicinity of the national park.
At the last busstation you can enter the national park on penang. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang, penang. Within the park are wellmarked trails that lead into the jungle and to the bays around. There are three routes to go trekking in penang national park starting from the entrance you can take the right fork to head to monkey beach and muka head lighthouse or you can go left to see the turtle sanctuary at pantai keracut, teluk kampi, and further on to bukit batu itam if you start early, you may be able to see everything in one day. Find out where the best vendors and hawkers serve up fresh dishes influenced by culinary traditions from malaysia, india, and china. Monkey beach jungle hike through penang national park. Trek from monkey beach to lighthouse back to national park gates see 856 traveler.
The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions penang is beaches and sunsets. Penang national park may be small just 2300 hectares but packed with challenging jungle trails with some of the best secluded beaches on the island. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang tripadvisor. The park is easily accessed from george town or batu ferringhi by public transport rapidpenang bus and there is a whole range of things to do for all the family. The nearest bus stop is teluk bahang, a short walk away. It covers an area of 2562 hectre, and is the smallest national park in malaysia. Penang national park 2020 guide spend a delightful day. Penang national park size really doesnt matter when it comes to this little park that houses a large variety of flora and fauna, and where sehra yeap. The west coast of peninsular malaysia, which faces the strait of malacca, contains a large concentration of lighthouses aimed at navigation through the narrow strait, as well as serving to direct ships into major ports such as port klang, malacca and penang. Lose yourself in the beauty of some delicate beings at the penang butterfly farm and delight your tastebuds with some of natures best juicy offerings at the tropical fruit farm.
Located at the north western tip of the penang island, the penang national park acquired the status of a national park in the april of 2003. There is also a fish pond and two walk through aviaries inside. Places people like to go after penang national park. The penang national park spans 1,2ha of land and sea and is used by scientists, researchers, and nature lovers to explore its natural treasures. On the tiny island of penang, this national park the smallest in malaysia is located just an hour and a half from the city of george town. Penang photography photo gallery, map of the top spots. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang in penang. The tour begins with a short drive from batu feringgi to the main entrance of park where you register before driving along the winding coastline to.
Most visitors come here to visit penang national park, which offers both accessible hiking and relaxing beachhopping by boat. Tough trail to muka head lighthouse penang national park. Penang national park monkey beach and lighthouse youtube. Entrance is free at the moment and there are plenty of interesting jungle trails of varying challenges and pristine. Penang national park, malaysia this day long excursion will take you through the mangrove forest of penangs northwestern tip before trekking through the dipterocarp forest of the national park. This place is a nature paradise nestled up at cool and chilled penang hill. With a total area of about 25 square kilometres, the penang national park is the smallest national park in the world. Penang photography photo gallery, map of the top spots and. It is one of the few pristine beaches left on the island because it is not as exposed to the pollution found along the west coast of the island. Discover the highlights of penang s historic city center, georgetown, with the benefit of a foodoriented walking tour led by a local guide. Despite being the smallest national park in the world, penang national park is not one to be belittled. Penang national park taman negara pulau pinang is one of my favorite places in the world. Undoubtedly, it is a place that i know i will return to soon, since there is the possibility. Penang national park, malaysia official, batu feringgi, pulau pinang, malaysia.
Numerous lighthouses were erected during presentday malaysias rule by the portuguese empire, the dutch empire and the british empire which oversaw the greatest number of new. Trekking in penang national park, penang, malaysia gokayu. Covering 1181 hectares of dipterocarp forest and 81 hectares of wetlands, the park is an abundance of lush. The penang national park is located at a distance of 42 kilometres from georgetown and 390 kilometres from kuala lumpur. This time i suggest to penang national park because parents joined along. Penang national park, malaysia this day long excursion will take you through the mangrove forest of penang s northwestern tip before trekking through the dipterocarp forest of the national park. How to get to the national park in penang from georgetown. Trekking and free camping in penang national park the blog of. Therefore, i am writing this post with special care as you can expect. Penang national park was established to preserve and protect flora and fauna as well as objects with geological, archaeological, historical, ethnological. Stop by the parks interactive center and gallery for an intro to all it has to offer. Many picnic spots at pasir pandak, just 10 minutes walk from the entrance point of visitor center. Previously known as the pantai acheh forest reserve, this pristine site is known to harbour 417 flora and 143 fauna species. This beautiful site is a known to house 143 fauna species and 417 flora species.
We spent two days in the park, camped one night at turtle beach. The penang national park is one of the worlds smallest forest reserves and is also home to the only meromictic lake in malaysia. Turtle beach in the park, a rare untouched beach in penang in a way i am quite reluctant to share about this attraction, turtle beach pantai kerachut in the penang national park or taman negara in the malay language, bahasa melayu as its probably the only beach left in. This penang national park visit also includes roundtrip transport from your hotel, bottled water and a guide. Thiss will costs you 4 rm and the ride will take arround 60 minutes. Penang national park, believed to be the smallest national park in the world. Occupying more than 2,500 hectares of the islands northwest corner, penang national park is a great place to experience malaysias rainforestespecially if you dont have time to go to sarawak or sabah, or to the jungles on the east coast of the peninsulaand it. Aug 11, 20 hiking penang national park malaysia august 11, 20 by skibikehike in hiking, south east asia. How to get to turtlebeach in penang pantai kerachut we took the bus from georgetown to the last station. Hiking penang national park malaysia ski, bike and hike. See a more natural side of penang as you escape the city on this 4hour excursion to the islands wild rainforests and beautiful unspoiled beaches at penang national park. Formerly known as the pantai acheh forest reserve, it was elevated to national park status by former prime minister, then deputy prime minister, tun abdullah ahmad badawi, in april 2003. I would have visited many street food places and cafes. Muka head lighthouse, penang national park hsims express lane.
The park has dozens of ostriches, hornbills, flamingos, macaws, peafowls, sea eagles and grey parrots. Penang national park is gorgeous and a precious portal for experiencing malaysias nature. Oct 27, 2014 the smallest national park in the world. Covering 1181 hectares of dipterocarp forest and 81 hectares of wetlands, the park is an abundance of lush, natural beauty with a diverse ecosystem. I was really undecided on which gear to take with me. Penang national park 2020 guide spend a delightful day hiking. Marvel at the rich flora and fauna and dont miss out on the parks rare natural wonder that is a body of sea water and fresh water that do not mix. The park entrance is located in teluk bahang, right in the very northwestern corner of penang island. There will be stairs to get up to the lighthouse 240m above sea for views of penang and the canopy route 1. Trekking in penang national park, penang, malaysia gokayu, your travel guide.
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