- Address: Jalan Teluk Bahang, Tropical Spice Garden, Teluk Bahang
- Phone: +60 12430 7795
- Website: tropicalspicegarden.com
- Working hours: daily from 09:00 to 18:00
- Ticket price: $ 5.8
One of the most interesting sights of the Malaysian island of Penang is the Garden of tropical spices. It is located on the north coast, near the town of Teluk Bahang .
Organizers of the amazing garden
Once on the site of the garden was a rubber plantation, but in 2003 the English couple Wilkinsons conceived to break an unusual park here. The old rubber trees did not cut down, they served as a reliable shadow curtain for capricious spices. The garden of tropical spices has small dimensions, its area barely reaches 3 hectares.
Excursion routes
Today, about 500 species of plants grow on the park's territory, many of which are placed in an artificial environment, since they are usually found in other ecosystems. The owners of the unusual garden arranged three excursion routes for detailed acquaintance with the plants:
- Trail of spices. Here tourists can see only spices and spices, fascinating with bright aromas. Guides will tell the story of the origin of each plant species, tell about the use in cooking. At one of the stops you can see stone mortars filled to the top with various spices: ginger, vanilla, cinnamon and others. As a gift, visitors will receive a colorful booklet and a small stock of fragrant herbs.
- A path of exotic plants. There are countless collections of them. Her visit is less informative, but very graphic and does not require the help of a guide. Not far from this route, a waterfall flows, forming a small pond, dotted with giant water lilies.
- The path of the jungle. The route passes through thickets of ferns, huge palms, wild orchids. Its participants make a stop in the bamboo garden to rest and drink tea.
In addition to the educational trails in the garden of tropical spices, you will find a museum of spices and a specialized shop where you can buy spicy herbs, aromatic oils, handmade soaps.
Tips for tourists
For a comfortable stay in an exotic park, you must have:
- means from insect bites;
- comfortable clothes;
- A special shoe designed for walking through hilly terrain.
How to get there?
You can drive to the Garden of tropical spices by car. After leaving Georgetown , follow the signs for Batu Ferringa , which will lead to the right place. If you are in Teluk Bahang, the sights can be reached on foot or by bike. Local people willingly indicate the shortest path.