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layers of unmixed freshwater on top and seawater below, supporting a unique mini-eco-
system. From Pantai Kerachut beach you can walk about two hours onward to further-
flung and isolated
Teluk Kampi
, which is the longest beach in the park; look for trenches
along the coast that are remnants of the Japanese occupation in WWII.
TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
( 881 1797;
www.tropicalspicegarden.com
; Jln Teluk Bahang; adult/child RM14/10, incl tour RM22/15;
9am-6pm)
Along the road from Teluk Bahang to Batu Ferringhi is this oasis of tropical, fra-
grant fecundity of more than 500 species of flora, with an emphasis on spices. Ferns, bam-
boo, ginger and heliconias are among the lush vegetation and you might spot a giant mon-
itor lizard or two. The restaurant here, Tree Monkey, is also excellent and the garden also
offers
cooking courses
(RM200; lessons 9am-1pm Mon-Sat)
. To get here, take bus 101 towards Te-
luk Bahang and ask to get off at the Spice Garden (RM2). There's a beautiful roadside
white-sand beach just across from the gardens.
GARDENS
ESCAPE
( 881 1106;
www.escape.my
; 282 Jln Teluk Bahang; adult/child RM60/45; 9am-6pm)
Come prepared!
Adults report being more challenged than their kids by the adventurous games and attrac-
tions, some of which involve climbing and jumbing, at this new eco-themed play park
near the Penang Butterfly Farm.
AMUSEMENT PARK
TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
(
www.tropicalfruits.com.my
;
tour adult/child RM35/28; 9am-5pm)
About 2km south of Teluk Bahang
is this 10-hectare hillside farm, which cultivates more than 250 types of tropical and sub-
tropical fruit trees, native and hybrid. Its one-hour tours include fruit tastings and a glass
of fresh juice.
FARM
PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM
(
www.butterfly-insect.com
;
830 Jln Teluk Bahang; adult/child RM27/15; 9am-5pm)
Several thousand live
butterflies representing more than 150 species flap around here like buttery pastel clouds.
There are also some fascinating beetles, lizards and spiders crawling about.
GARDENS
