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Butterfly Farm - Penang
Butterfly Farm
The Wonders Of Penang

We were fortunate to be in penang during the chinese new year celebrations and we wouldnt have missed that for the world. To feel the excitement in the air was great ....every one got into the new year spirit. We had an amazing driver who knew the right places to take us. We got to see the KEK LOK SI TEMPLE , which is the biggest temple in SE asia.He took us to Batik factories, a butterfly farm and a Jewellry factory (oh if only I had thousands of ringets to spare). He took us to Penang Hill and we went for a ride on the FUNICULAR train on our second last day. When we got to the top of Penang Hill we were in awe of the sight of the town below usbeing on dusk the lights where really pretty . He, our lovely driver Ismael, had booked us in to the restuarant at the top of the hill for a lovely steam boat meal.......what a lovely last meal in Penang. Then after our meal he took us back down to the temple so we could see the lights that were set up for the festivities. He told us the power bill for the month totalled RM80,000 a lot of money. We aquired a taste for TONGKAT ALI... a lovely coffee that we still crave for today back here at home. Our memories of Penang will always stay with us. We saw some magnificant sites and made some new friends.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:The sites
  • Cons:I cant think of anything bad about the place.
  • In a nutshell:a must see whenever you go to Malaysia
  • Last visit to Penang: Oct 2005
  • Intro Updated Nov 20, 2005
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A BAD SHOT OF THE EXTERIOR - Penang Gurney Plaza Shopping (2)

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THE MAIN BUDDHA - Penang RECLINING BUDDHA Things to Do (8)

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FISHERMAN AT WORK - Penang RELAXING TO WATCH Favorites (1)

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IT IS SO GREEN OVER THERE - Penang TAKE IN THE SCENERY Things to Do (8)

Go for a drive....either hire a car....or get a driver to take you around.......take in the scenery.....It is so green... more travel advice

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    aussirose's Profile Photo
    May 2, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Our last holiday was in Penang so thanks for checking out your page and reliving the memories :o) Funny story about the monkey chasing Grumps haha. Penang Hill is awesome hey :o) We didn't do the Butterfly Farm...did the Spice Gardens instead. But we did hire a car and drive around and yes the scenery is beautiful :o) Nice memories Tatt. Luv, Ann xx

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    Jim_Eliason's Profile Photo
    Feb 8, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Great page!

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    balhannah's Profile Photo
    Nov 25, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Would like to go back to Penang and see more. Easy to drive around? We like doing our own thing. Weren't the Temples fantastic.

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    SLLiew's Profile Photo
    Nov 21, 2006 at 6:34 AM

    Vicky, Penang is lovely isn't it. Great place to stay and to visit. Think you meant "teh tarik" (not Tongkat Ali - local aphrodisiac, ha ha ha). Added in token amount like mint to tea toattract customers. Durian also has same effect. Cheers, SL

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    Oct 15, 2006 at 9:44 AM

    lovely page! Nikos

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    Azri_Azmi's Profile Photo
    Aug 27, 2006 at 4:24 AM

    Hiya aunt, how's uncle after taking the Tongkat Ali? Hehehe, did u bring some Tongkat Ali powder home?

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    preadhead's Profile Photo
    May 27, 2006 at 5:54 AM

    Are you packed yet girl? ;-)Helen

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    Jenniflower's Profile Photo
    May 4, 2006 at 12:42 PM

    The funicular seem to be much fun! Beautiful flutterbys too :) Thx for a lovely pg! Jen x

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    Restless-in-kl's Profile Photo
    Feb 24, 2006 at 12:35 AM

    Penang is a love place, isn't it? Wish I had a camera back then during my childhood days to capture memories. Gotta bug my parents for old photos!

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    Mandy23's Profile Photo
    Feb 18, 2006 at 10:26 PM

    Looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing.

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