Express buses ply the route from Penang to / from Kuala Lumpur and major cities in the country. Please visit (http://www.plusliner.com/) for more info. The main bus terminal in Penang is located next to the Ferry Terminal.
By Taxi
To get to Penang Island, long distance taxi service can be hired at Weld Quay, Penang. Tel: +604-2625721
By Plane
Daily flights via Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com, tel:1 300 88 3000 ) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com, tel: 1-300-88 9933) to / from Penang to major cities in Malaysia. Penang's Bayan Lepas International Airport is roughly 20km (45-minute drive) from the Georgetown city centre.
By Rail
You can take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, where it stops at the Penang Railway Station, close to the ferry terminal. For more information, visit www.ktmb.com.my or call their call centre at +603-22671200.
By Boat
Ferries can be boarded at Butterworth, in the mainland portion of Penang. Among Ferry Services available are:
Langkawi Ferry Services (Tel: +604-2643088
Ekspress Bahagia (Tel: +604-2636255)
From the Ferry Terminal you can easily get a taxi ride into Georgetown city centre.
The Tropical Spice Garden is located 3km from Batu Feringghi Beach, along Jalan Teluk Bahang.
Tropical Spice Garden
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Just 3km from Batu Feringghi is an oasis of traditional spice garden, within a jungle valley that is both educational and enlightening."
The Tropical Spice Garden is a privately-funded agro-tourism project endorsed by the Penang state government . Open to the public since November 27th 2003, the garden is landscaped on original jungle terrain covering roughly 8 acres.
More than RM2 million has been invested in this project, which is intended to foster understanding and appreciation of tropical plants via conservation, display, education and research programmes. Over 500 varieties of exotic tropical spice, herb and other tropical plants can be found here, including black lily, cocoa, ylang ylang, ferns, gingers, jungle orchids and rare palms.
The Tropical Spice Garden aims to become a key attraction and leading botanic institution in Southeast Asia. A charming Straits Colonial bungalow has been converted into a Spice Museum and Visitor Centre.
Opening hours are from 9am to 6pm daily. Free parking is available. Tours of the garden can be had with fees of RM28 for family, RM13 for adults and RM5 for children. Special rates for groups and schools are available. Panoramic Trailer Ride and Wheelchair & Stroller access in designated areas available. Please call +604-8811797 for more information.
Hike for four hours to the top of Penang Hill, or take the 30-minute funicular railway ride to enjoy a day at its park, which offers spectacular views.
Also known as Temple of the Reclining Buddha, this temple is the major Thai temple in Malaysia. It is a colourful and picturesque temple and worth a visit.
The Bukit Batu Maung military fortress, built in the 1930's fell under a surprise attack by the Japanese army. Once abandoned, this fortress is now one of the largest War Museums in the region.
Batu Ferringhi is a popular destination in Pulau Pinang, a resort strip stretching along the northern coast of the island, with plenty of international hotels, extensive dining facilities and fun night shopping!
