Annie's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Frog hills

Frog Hill is the nickname for this abandoned tin mining site. A hidden gem that’s surprisingly close to Penang. Its existence is only starting to become known among locals through word of mouth. Those Instagram photos probably help drive up its growing popularity too. Actually, this place has a few names: Lombong Kampung Guar Petai, Froghill Tasek Gelugor or Guar Perahu. Some people have even claimed that it resembles Jiuzhaigou in China. It is located in North Seberang Perai which is on the mainland rather than the island of Penang. We made this trip from Ipoh one weekend since we happened to have a wedding to attend in nearby Bukit Mertajam too. Did I mention? There is NO entrance fee. With that, you can’t expect any proper facilities either. Make sure you prepare accordingly.

Frog hills

Frog Hill is the nickname for this abandoned tin mining site. A hidden gem that’s surprisingly close to Penang. Its existence is only starting to become known among locals through word of mouth. Those Instagram photos probably help drive up its growing popularity too. Actually, this place has a few names: Lombong Kampung Guar Petai, Froghill Tasek Gelugor or Guar Perahu. Some people have even claimed that it resembles Jiuzhaigou in China. It is located in North Seberang Perai which is on the mainland rather than the island of Penang. We made this trip from Ipoh one weekend since we happened to have a wedding to attend in nearby Bukit Mertajam too. Did I mention? There is NO entrance fee. With that, you can’t expect any proper facilities either. Make sure you prepare accordingly.

AIR HITAM DALAM EDUCATIONAL FOREST

A popular place for bird watching but nothing else. A small pocket of swampy land by a river, the bird life is relatively rich especially during migratory seasons (SEP to April). It's a relax place to drop by. Many monkeys here and there titi gantung you can experience. Need to be careful due to some unrepaired gap of the footstep. There are also gazebos and benches to rest yourself.

AIR HITAM DALAM EDUCATIONAL FOREST

A popular place for bird watching but nothing else. A small pocket of swampy land by a river, the bird life is relatively rich especially during migratory seasons (SEP to April). It's a relax place to drop by. Many monkeys here and there titi gantung you can experience. Need to be careful due to some unrepaired gap of the footstep. There are also gazebos and benches to rest yourself.

Butterworth Art Walk

The mural scene at Seberang Perai may have blossomed later but is quickly catching up with George Town’s iconic street art. The Butterworth Art Walk is a product of Penang’s vibrant artists and the state’s rich history. With its eye-catching murals and installations, it aims to educate visitors about the mainland’s colourful past. Seberang Perai’s agricultural economy and history in exporting elephants are amongst the interesting facts that one can learn walking along the small alley in Jalan Bagan Luar. Who knew history could serve as a quirky backdrop for a photo op.

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Butterworth Art Walk

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The mural scene at Seberang Perai may have blossomed later but is quickly catching up with George Town’s iconic street art. The Butterworth Art Walk is a product of Penang’s vibrant artists and the state’s rich history. With its eye-catching murals and installations, it aims to educate visitors about the mainland’s colourful past. Seberang Perai’s agricultural economy and history in exporting elephants are amongst the interesting facts that one can learn walking along the small alley in Jalan Bagan Luar. Who knew history could serve as a quirky backdrop for a photo op.

Penang Vogelpark

Penang Bird Park is the first and largest bird park in Malaysia. Established in 1988, the RM1.2 million complex is home to over 300 species of birds (150 of which are of local origin) ranging from kingfishers and tiny exotic sunbirds to vulturine guineafowl and huge, gigantic eight ft-tall ostriches. Located in Seberang Jaya, within the beautifully- landscaped, five-acre Penang Bird Park are two walk-in aviaries and two geodesic-domed enclosures, resembling the birds’ natural habitat. This allows for free roaming pelicans, flamingos, swans, storks mandarin ducks and other kinds of birds.

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Penang Vogelpark

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Penang Bird Park is the first and largest bird park in Malaysia. Established in 1988, the RM1.2 million complex is home to over 300 species of birds (150 of which are of local origin) ranging from kingfishers and tiny exotic sunbirds to vulturine guineafowl and huge, gigantic eight ft-tall ostriches. Located in Seberang Jaya, within the beautifully- landscaped, five-acre Penang Bird Park are two walk-in aviaries and two geodesic-domed enclosures, resembling the birds’ natural habitat. This allows for free roaming pelicans, flamingos, swans, storks mandarin ducks and other kinds of birds.

Temple Of Nine Emperor

Hotels Flights Flight + Hotel Things To Do The Nine Emperor Gods Temple is one of the largest temples in Butterworth. Dedicated to the Nine Emperor Gods of Taoist mores, it has gone through several makeovers over the years. It started out as a small attap shed on a rented plot of land in 1971 and was completed in 2000, at a cost of RM7 million. The Nine Emperor Gods, believed to dwell in the stars, are the sons of Father Emperor Zhou Yu Dou Fu Yuan Jun and Mother of the Big Dipper Dou Mu Yuan Jun (Queen of Heaven). Their popularity has declined since being exported out of the southern provinces of China but in Penang there is a small group who still pay homage to these deities.

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Temple Of Nine Emperor

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Hotels Flights Flight + Hotel Things To Do The Nine Emperor Gods Temple is one of the largest temples in Butterworth. Dedicated to the Nine Emperor Gods of Taoist mores, it has gone through several makeovers over the years. It started out as a small attap shed on a rented plot of land in 1971 and was completed in 2000, at a cost of RM7 million. The Nine Emperor Gods, believed to dwell in the stars, are the sons of Father Emperor Zhou Yu Dou Fu Yuan Jun and Mother of the Big Dipper Dou Mu Yuan Jun (Queen of Heaven). Their popularity has declined since being exported out of the southern provinces of China but in Penang there is a small group who still pay homage to these deities.

Simpah Kuan Im Teng Temple

Guan Yin Teng Dou Mu Gong Temple (北海新芭觀音亭斗母宮) is one of the major Chinese temples in Butterworth, Penang. Originally built in the 1980s, it was rebuilt in 2015 on a much larger scale. This will be the second major temple in Butterworth for the worship of Dou Mu, the bodhisattva Marici that is associated with the Nine Emperor Gods, and is also known as Thean Hou 天后, The new temple building comprises a porch, a main prayer hall, a central court and a three-tier pagoda. The pagoda will be the main feature of the temple. At time of writing, the new temple building in nearing completion. The old building is located across the road from it. This being a Dou Mu Gong temple, it is painted yellow, as is the new building.

Simpah Kuan Im Teng Temple

Jalan Raja Uda

Guan Yin Teng Dou Mu Gong Temple (北海新芭觀音亭斗母宮) is one of the major Chinese temples in Butterworth, Penang. Originally built in the 1980s, it was rebuilt in 2015 on a much larger scale. This will be the second major temple in Butterworth for the worship of Dou Mu, the bodhisattva Marici that is associated with the Nine Emperor Gods, and is also known as Thean Hou 天后, The new temple building comprises a porch, a main prayer hall, a central court and a three-tier pagoda. The pagoda will be the main feature of the temple. At time of writing, the new temple building in nearing completion. The old building is located across the road from it. This being a Dou Mu Gong temple, it is painted yellow, as is the new building.

Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple

The Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple of Seberang Jaya is a South Indian Hindu temple noted for having the largest rajagopuram, or main sculpture tower, in Malaysia. It stands at a height of 72 feet. The entrance of the rajagopuram, at 21 ft tall and 11 ft wide, is also the biggest in Malaysia.

Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple

Jalan Todak

The Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple of Seberang Jaya is a South Indian Hindu temple noted for having the largest rajagopuram, or main sculpture tower, in Malaysia. It stands at a height of 72 feet. The entrance of the rajagopuram, at 21 ft tall and 11 ft wide, is also the biggest in Malaysia.

Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple

The Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in Jalan Baru, Prai, Penang, Malaysia. The temple is dedicated to, Muniswarar. This temple was one of the most famous temple in Malaysia. Today, Shree Muniswarar Temple is most famous for blessing newly purchased cars.

Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple

3114 Jalan Baru

The Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in Jalan Baru, Prai, Penang, Malaysia. The temple is dedicated to, Muniswarar. This temple was one of the most famous temple in Malaysia. Today, Shree Muniswarar Temple is most famous for blessing newly purchased cars.

Cherok Tokun Natuurpark

The ancient village with forgotten intrigues of the past today embodies the rural and natural charm of Bukit Mertajam. More than a century ago, there lived at the end of a rural path south of Bukit Mertajam town a highly respected elderly Siamese healer named Kun. Known for his medicinal and shamanistic abilities, Dato’ Kun or To’ Kun as he was called, was sought by many who made their way to his quiet alcove near a foothill for treatment of various ailments. In Malay, such a cul-de-sac at the end of a thoroughfare is called “cherok”. In modern times it is spelt “ceruk”, just as “dato’” which means grandfather is now commonly spelt “datuk”. While the legendary soothsayer is largely forgotten today, the name of the area around which he lived has remained in his honour as Cherok To’ Kun. The spelling has been varied over the last few decades, with some signboards and other references putting it as Ceruk Tok Kun or Cherok Tokun.

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Cherok Tokun Natuurpark

Jalan Kolam

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The ancient village with forgotten intrigues of the past today embodies the rural and natural charm of Bukit Mertajam. More than a century ago, there lived at the end of a rural path south of Bukit Mertajam town a highly respected elderly Siamese healer named Kun. Known for his medicinal and shamanistic abilities, Dato’ Kun or To’ Kun as he was called, was sought by many who made their way to his quiet alcove near a foothill for treatment of various ailments. In Malay, such a cul-de-sac at the end of a thoroughfare is called “cherok”. In modern times it is spelt “ceruk”, just as “dato’” which means grandfather is now commonly spelt “datuk”. While the legendary soothsayer is largely forgotten today, the name of the area around which he lived has remained in his honour as Cherok To’ Kun. The spelling has been varied over the last few decades, with some signboards and other references putting it as Ceruk Tok Kun or Cherok Tokun.

Pantai Robina

The surprising and little-known urban coastal public park of Butterworth Penangites are very familiar with popular beachside recreational sites for the public in several urban areas on the island. They know of Gurney Drive, the Esplanade, Karpal Singh Drive and Queensbay. Few people, however, are aware of Pantai Robina on the mainland. Quite possibly this is one of the most relaxing and scenic urban coastal promenades in the state that few locals have visited. Ensconced along the far northern end of Butterworth, Pantai Robina is free from the glitzy commercialism that has inundated Gurney Drive and the noisy hordes that often afflict Karpal Singh Drive and Queensbay. Located behind the quiet Taman Wira and Taman Robina residential estates, across the landmark Butterworth air force base, Pantai Robina’s park-like setting is well hidden from the busy urban traffic and raucousness of the town.

Pantai Robina

The surprising and little-known urban coastal public park of Butterworth Penangites are very familiar with popular beachside recreational sites for the public in several urban areas on the island. They know of Gurney Drive, the Esplanade, Karpal Singh Drive and Queensbay. Few people, however, are aware of Pantai Robina on the mainland. Quite possibly this is one of the most relaxing and scenic urban coastal promenades in the state that few locals have visited. Ensconced along the far northern end of Butterworth, Pantai Robina is free from the glitzy commercialism that has inundated Gurney Drive and the noisy hordes that often afflict Karpal Singh Drive and Queensbay. Located behind the quiet Taman Wira and Taman Robina residential estates, across the landmark Butterworth air force base, Pantai Robina’s park-like setting is well hidden from the busy urban traffic and raucousness of the town.

Pantai Bersih

Pantai Bersih (GPS: 5.44328, 100.37895) is a stretch of beach in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth. The name Pantai Bersih means "clean beach", and until recently, that's all there is to the name. It is a beach on the northern part of Butterworth. Geographically it is to the immediate north of Pantai Molek. The area is served by Jalan Pantai Bersih, which comprises two branches joined at a T-junction. In recent years, however, Pantai Bersih has become slightly cleaner than before. This comes about following the reclamation of the coastline for the Butterworth Outer Ring Road, which did away with the mudflats that gave Pantai Bersih a rather unpleasant odour during low tide. The coast of Pantai Bersih, while not the cleanest still, is certainly much improved to before. Palm trees have been replanted, especially near the expressway rest stop. Coastal fisherman are out on the coast doing their thing with nets. At the moment, swimming in the sea off Pantai Bersih doesn't look at all appealing yet. As compensation, one can simply stand by the coast and admire the view of Penang Island across the channel.

Pantai Bersih

Jalan Pantai Bersih

Pantai Bersih (GPS: 5.44328, 100.37895) is a stretch of beach in Bagan Ajam, Butterworth. The name Pantai Bersih means "clean beach", and until recently, that's all there is to the name. It is a beach on the northern part of Butterworth. Geographically it is to the immediate north of Pantai Molek. The area is served by Jalan Pantai Bersih, which comprises two branches joined at a T-junction. In recent years, however, Pantai Bersih has become slightly cleaner than before. This comes about following the reclamation of the coastline for the Butterworth Outer Ring Road, which did away with the mudflats that gave Pantai Bersih a rather unpleasant odour during low tide. The coast of Pantai Bersih, while not the cleanest still, is certainly much improved to before. Palm trees have been replanted, especially near the expressway rest stop. Coastal fisherman are out on the coast doing their thing with nets. At the moment, swimming in the sea off Pantai Bersih doesn't look at all appealing yet. As compensation, one can simply stand by the coast and admire the view of Penang Island across the channel.

Mengkuang Dam

Mengkuang Dam is the largest dam in Penang and was opened in 1985. The dam is located in Seberang Perai Tengah, Bukit Mertajam and approximately 28 km from Butterworth. Has an area of 3.9km square and accommodate the water reservoir of 23.6 billion liters at present. For those of you who love peace, pine dam is a fascinating destination that you should visit. You will also be able to enjoy the natural beauty is so mesmerizing. Beside the green trees surrounded by water from the dam should be able to calm the mind. There are several facilities available for visitors such as car park, jogging tracks and paths for hikers who want to see the natural beauty around the dam. The visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the hill. There are also kayaking on weekdays. The place is also suitable for water sports activities for domestic and international levels such as the annual Dragon Boat Championships. Mengkuang Dam is a perfect place to unwind from the bustle of work in addition to recreational activities and a variety of other leisure activities along with beloved family.

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Mengkuang Dam

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Mengkuang Dam is the largest dam in Penang and was opened in 1985. The dam is located in Seberang Perai Tengah, Bukit Mertajam and approximately 28 km from Butterworth. Has an area of 3.9km square and accommodate the water reservoir of 23.6 billion liters at present. For those of you who love peace, pine dam is a fascinating destination that you should visit. You will also be able to enjoy the natural beauty is so mesmerizing. Beside the green trees surrounded by water from the dam should be able to calm the mind. There are several facilities available for visitors such as car park, jogging tracks and paths for hikers who want to see the natural beauty around the dam. The visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the hill. There are also kayaking on weekdays. The place is also suitable for water sports activities for domestic and international levels such as the annual Dragon Boat Championships. Mengkuang Dam is a perfect place to unwind from the bustle of work in addition to recreational activities and a variety of other leisure activities along with beloved family.

MBI Desaku Park

MBI DesaKu 自由游行 Kulim High Tech Park Kedah is a favorite brightly light night time garden attraction. The developer has cleverly conceptualized and converted the community open space to photography hot spot. Over the Chinese New Year break, we took a drive to DesaKu. When we went it was packed as the local from Kedah love to visit this magical fairyland night. It was unheard of a few years ago for a property developer to build a “theme” park to attract potential buyers. MBI has done well to create the trend of lighting up their properties in Dannok. The first transformation was a disused hillock behind an old temple into Penang Avatar Secret Garden. DesaKu is a mixed housing township project located Padang Meha, Kulim.

MBI Desaku Park

MBI DesaKu 自由游行 Kulim High Tech Park Kedah is a favorite brightly light night time garden attraction. The developer has cleverly conceptualized and converted the community open space to photography hot spot. Over the Chinese New Year break, we took a drive to DesaKu. When we went it was packed as the local from Kedah love to visit this magical fairyland night. It was unheard of a few years ago for a property developer to build a “theme” park to attract potential buyers. MBI has done well to create the trend of lighting up their properties in Dannok. The first transformation was a disused hillock behind an old temple into Penang Avatar Secret Garden. DesaKu is a mixed housing township project located Padang Meha, Kulim.