Penang Botanic Gardens (Taman Botani Pulau Pinang)
One of the oldest botanic gardens in Malaysia (established 1884), with theme gardens (formal, herb, Japanese, bamboo, lily pond, fragrant, cactus rockery), forest trails (Curtis Trail, Aroid Walkway), picnic areas, a jogging track and wheelchair access.
George Town
From published sourcesSource: Jabatan Taman Botani Pulau Pinang (Penang Botanic Gardens Department)
Established in 1884, it is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Malaysia, per the Department's own page.
Entry it publishes: Free entry. The Department's FAQ says a tram service is not provided at present.
6.30am to 7.30pm every day of the year (the Gardens' FAQ page; the Department's main Gardens page says the same, including Sundays and public holidays).
Taman Negeri Bukit Panchor (Bukit Panchor State Park)
State park of 446 hectares (established 2008) with a highest point of 416 m, next to the Kedah border. Attractions listed: Gua Kelawar (bat cave), Gua Tongkat, bathing pool, bird watching, endemic plants. Facilities: 2 chalets, toilets, open hall, car park, canteen, surau, information centre, camp site, cooking area, forest trails, boardwalk and gazebos.
Nibong Tebal
From published sourcesSource: Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Forestry Department), Taman Eko Rimba & Taman Negeri page, Sep 2026
Before 2008 it was Bukit Panchor Recreational Forest of 155 hectares, popular for bathing; it became a 446-hectare state park that year.
Entry it publishes: Entrance fee not stated on the page read. Chalet booking: RM120 per chalet (2 chalets, capacity 6 people each) per the page's reservation list.
Every day (recreation hours), Recreation hours 7am to 7pm every day. Office hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm except public holidays.
Muzium Perhutanan Pulau Pinang (Penang Forestry Museum)
Museum of forestry artefacts, opened to the public on 5 May 1983, upgraded in 2008. A 700 square metre building with seven exhibition rooms, including a forestry diorama, forestry in Penang, timber and non-timber products, and forest fauna.
Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi
From published sourcesSource: Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Forestry Department), Taman Eko Rimba & Taman Negeri page, Sep 2026
Opened to the public on 5 May 1983 and holds seven exhibition rooms across 700 square metres.
Monday to Friday; closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 9.00am to 4.30pm