Bukit Kolam: A Surprisingly Tough Hike
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THE HILLS AROUND Mengkuang Dam form the largest area of green space on mainland Penang, comprising both forested areas and…
Exploring Bukit Batu Itam: Penang National Park’s Highest Peak
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While most visitors opt for the trails leading to Pantai Kerachut and Teluk Kampi, one path excites hikers seeking a challenge— the Bukit Batu Itam trail. Rising to 460m above sea level, Bukit Batu Itam is the tallest peak within PNP.
Bukit Papan: A Little Paradise Overlooking Penang’s South
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The hills in the southern part of Penang Island may have a lower elevation than the peaks in the north, but they are just as fascinating. While the allure of Penang Hill and the peaks in the north lie in their biodiverse rainforests, the experience in the south is pretty different.
When The Waters Recede: Walking to Batu Ferringhi Isle
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Often called Lover’s Isle by locals, Batu Ferringhi—or Foreigner’s Rock—is the very isle that lent its name to the long stretch of coastline beside it, now one of Penang’s tourist attractions.
Exploring Penang’s Frontier in Bukit Panchor State Park
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ALONG THE SOUTHEAST border of mainland Penang is the 446ha Bukit Panchor State Park, a natural paradise characterised by towering…
Mount Elvira: In Search of a Lost Bungalow
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ANY AVID HIKER in Penang with a keen interest in conquering the many peaks of the state would spend time…
Bukit Langkap: A Modest Hill With a Splendid View
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SLIGHTLY NORTH OF Bukit Mertajam is a low cluster of peaks, including Bukit Gua Gempas and Bukit Langkap, with the…
Bukit Susu: A Hike through Penang’s History and Agricultural Heritage
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THE NARROW AND densely populated Paya Terubong valley is characterised by steep hills to its east and west. The eastern flank rises to the peaks of Bukit Kukus...
A Perfect Hike on Pulau Rimau
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JUST OFF THE southern tip of Penang Island sits the lush tree-covered isle of Pulau Rimau. Having ticked off all the other large isles around Penang, Pulau Rima...
Terrific Sights on Offer Up Bukit Seraya
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Hike At A GlanceLength: 3 hours 30 minutes to the Tualang tree (it takes almost as long to get back the same way. An alternate, shorter route through the orchar...
How Not To Get Lost On A Hike and What To Do If You Do
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“AREN’T YOU SCARED of getting lost in the jungle?” I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked this question, and I am sure many other hikers would have...
Carla’s Peak: A Gem on the North Coast of Penang Island
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THE PICTURESQUE NORTH coast of Penang is the poster child for the island’s natural beauty, featuring golden beaches flanked by steep, densely forested hills. Jo...