Penang Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in George Town, Malaysia.
The 29-hectare garden contains collections of tropical plants, including numerous species of orchids, palms, and ferns within structured themed sections.
Founded in 1884 on a former quarry site, the gardens initially served as cultivation grounds for spices and rubber plants during British colonial times.
The garden functions as a key educational center, offering programs about Malaysian plant species and organizing events that promote environmental conservation.
Open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM with free admission, the garden provides marked trails for walking, running, and cycling activities.
A water treatment facility established near the garden's waterfall in 1804 supplied drinking water to ships visiting Penang port.
Location: George Town
GPS coordinates: 5.43996,100.28833
Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:49
Public parks and botanical gardens in Southeast Asian cities provide rest areas within urban centers. These spaces combine traditional architecture with modern landscaping and house native plant species. The parks feature lakes, walking paths and cultural monuments.
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