Penang Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in George Town, Malaysia.
Penang Botanic Gardens is a 29-hectare space in George Town featuring diverse tropical plant collections organized into themed zones that showcase different species and landscapes. The site includes thousands of trees, flowering plants, and other vegetation distributed throughout marked sections.
The gardens were established in 1884 on the site of a former quarry and initially cultivated spices and rubber plants during British colonial times. The space gradually transformed into a public botanical garden serving the community.
The garden serves as a daily gathering place where locals exercise early in the morning and families spend leisure time among the greenery. Walking through, you notice how the space has become woven into the routine of the neighborhood.
The site is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM with free entry, featuring well-marked trails suitable for walking, running, and cycling. Early morning visits are best to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures typical of the tropical climate.
A water facility at one of the waterfalls was originally built in 1804 to supply drinking water to ships visiting Penang port. This historical structure still stands within the gardens, marking a period when the location served a completely different purpose.
Location: George Town
GPS coordinates: 5.43996,100.28833
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
The public parks and botanical gardens of Southeast Asian cities provide respite from traffic and congestion. In Bangkok, Lumphini Park offers 142 acres of green space with a man-made lake and exercise facilities, while Benjakitti Park sits along the waterfront near the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre. Chatuchak Park borders the weekend market of the same name, and Sanam Luang has served as a ceremonial ground near the Grand Palace for centuries. In other regional capitals, these sites fulfill similar functions. Singapore's Gardens by the Bay spans 250 acres of reclaimed land along Marina Bay, housing the 165-foot-tall Supertree structures. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened in 1865 and displays over 1,000 animal species. In Yangon, Kandawgyi Lake anchors a 370-acre park with views of Shwedagon Pagoda, while Taman Suropati in Jakarta serves as a gathering place for locals in the Menteng district. Several sites focus on botanical collections. The National Orchid Garden in Singapore showcases over 1,000 orchid species within the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Penang Botanic Gardens was established in 1884 under British colonial rule and preserves rainforest sections. The Bali Botanic Garden sits at 4,070 feet elevation in Bedugul, offering cooler temperatures than coastal areas. Hanoi Botanical Garden, founded in 1890, maintains native Vietnamese flora across 82 acres in the old quarter.
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