Batu Ferringhi, which is located in the northeast of Penang, is a paradise for tourists thanks to its calm, warm weather suitable for traveling at any time of the year. Due to its proximity to Penang, which is accepted as Malaysia's food capital, it also makes its visitors happy about eating and drinking.
You should definitely visit the fascinating Tropical Spice Garden with more than 500 exotic fauna and flora from all over the world. In the garden, you can get information about every plant and spice through the audio guide. Especially for families with children, the giant swings and toys in the garden can be very interesting. You can also learn how to cook flavors of traditional Thai, Malay, Nyonya and Indian cuisine, and have a quick cooking course.
In the Penang Botanical Garden, also known as the Waterfall Gardens, you will find local and exotic plant species. The area, formerly used as a quarry, is divided into sections today such as lily pond, cactus house, tropical rainforest. In order to reach unique plants kept in a special area, you may need to follow the visit hours. If you feed monkeys and squirrels in the park where you can travel with or without guidance, you will have to pay a fine.
Batu Ferringhi Beach blends into the turquoise blue ocean with its white sand, and it reaches the Northern Peninsula. You can do activities involving adrenaline such as canoe, jet ski, banana boat, parasailing. If these excitement is not for you; you can sunbathe, swim or have a massage that allows you to relax.
You should definitely give it a chance to eat at the Batu Ferringhi Night Bazaar, where you can buy cheap, fun things for a good bargain such as special design bags, jewelry and DVDs.
Asian, Malaysian and Indian cuisine has impacts on local cuisine in Batu Ferringhi. You can eat plenty of seafood. Batu Ferringhi, where you can find both affordable and cheap alternatives, has also plenty vegetarian and vegan options.
Batu Ferringhi is dominated by high temperatures all year round, and the rainiest period is September. July is the best time to make a classic seaside holiday.