Adventure Sports in Penang

Penang Hills is officially named Bukit Bendera, meaning Flagstaff Hill. Penang Hills was founded by Captain Francis Light, a British belonging to the East India Company, in the late 18th century. The hill was renamed Flagstaff Hill, much evident in its current name. The captain had done some deforestation for growing strawberries and hence, this place is sometimes referred to as Strawberry Hill.The Habitat Penang Hill is one of the best eco-tourism attractions with nature’s best and flourishing experiences. These experiences take you on a tour of Penang Hill’s prehistoric rainforests which are greener and older than Amazon rainforests. The tour of the tropical diverse ecosystem of Penang will make you experience exotic weather and 50% exceptional flora and fauna lying only in this place of the whole island. This makes you walk through the langur hay canopy and the infamous Ribbon bridge.The 13 meters high Curtis crest tree top walk is the highest point for the spectators to enjoy on Penang Island. The natural ecosystem of Penang is protected and maintained by a non-profit Habitat Foundation that safeguards biodiversity and forests.Click Here to Book: Habitat Penang Hill Tickets

If you are planning to visit Malaysia’s Penang, then Entopia Penang needs to be on your itinerary. In one of Malaysia’s largest butterfly farms, one can witness the stunning sight of more than 15,000 butterflies flying freely amidst natural settings of blooming flowers and rich vegetation. If you dare, you can also meet and greet the residents of Nature’s underground, like insects and creepy crawlies like snakes and scorpions.With more than 200 species of flora and over 150 species of fauna, Entopia recreates the natural tropical habitat of the numerous natural inhabitants. The park also aims to teach visitors about butterflies and other residents of the park through its various exhibits and face-to-face interactions with the creatures. There are also Nature Learning Activities like Nature Talk, Vita Nova, and Bug Exploration, where curious visitors are welcomed to explore more about the wild. Entopia Penang also has numerous activities and interactive exhibits designed especially for children, making it one of the most popular family-friendly attractions in Malaysia.Click Her to Book: Entopia Tickets

The floating mosque, as it is commonly known as, derives its name from the fact that it is the first mosque to be built directly in the ocean water. Otherwise, it is known as Masjid Terapun Pulau Pinang. The mosque was constructed back in the year 2005.Location: The floating mosque is located at Tanjung Bungah in Penang, Malaysia.Highlights: There is nothing peculiar about visiting this mosque except the usual strictness regarding clothing and separate worship area for men and women. Women can avail robes which are available at the mosque to cover themselves as per the rules. As a tourist, there is no restriction at clicking snaps outside the mosque.Best time: If you visit the mosque around 3-4 pm, you will find yourself in between the prayer time. Tourists are most welcome at the mosque at any time.Price: Entry to the mosque is free of cost.Must Checkout: Malaysia Tourist Spots