| Copyright (c) 2009 Nowal Khan | | | | the kids and kids-at-heart. The Butterfly Farm |
| Batu Ferringhi Beach is by far, the most popular | | | | showcases 4000 Malaysian butterflies of different |
| beach in Penang, Malaysia. It's whole stretch is | | | | species. It features the famous Malaysian Rajah |
| composed of small coves and sandy beaches with | | | | Brooke's Bird wing. This live museum is also a |
| resorts ranging from small to large scale, 5-star ones. | | | | research center and breeding facility. |
| The main street of Batu Ferringhi is amply lined with | | | | The Toy Museum is Asia's first and World's largest |
| more hotels, tourist shops and restaurants. | | | | toy museum and can also be found in Batu Ferringhi. |
| Since Batu Ferringhi is popular, tourist never failed to | | | | This museum houses over 100,000 toys, dolls, models |
| visit the site each time. Mostly during holidays, the | | | | and other collections made by its owner Ir Loh Lean |
| beach gets crowded with travelers and backpackers | | | | Cheng. It also includes cartoon characters, comics, |
| from all over the globe hence luxury hotels offer | | | | computer games, sports, movies, novels, shows and |
| great deals and other budget-friendly options. Aside | | | | music as well as life-size figures that will surely amaze |
| from its beautiful beach, Batu Ferringhi is a prime | | | | your kids. Also, check out Muka Head Lighthouse |
| location for shops, restaurants and its famous night | | | | which serves as a guide for ships in the region and |
| market. The main road, which is more or less 3 km, | | | | provides a fantastic view of the ocean. |
| runs along the coast of the beach. You can find | | | | Large resorts in Batu Ferringhi such as Rasa Sayang, |
| internet cafes for instant internet access and shops | | | | Golden Sands, Park Royal and Bayview provide |
| that rent out motorcycle for touring the whole area. | | | | welcome retreat for weary travelers while |
| The post-office and police station can also be found | | | | guesthouses like Ah Beng, Baba's and Ali's are best |
| within this stretch. All throughout the country, Batu | | | | suited for backpackers. They are very affordable and |
| Ferringhi is the most heavily developed stretch since | | | | they are also facing the sea for a great vantage |
| there are plenty of recreation facilities within the | | | | point. The Batu Ferringhi beach itself is |
| area. | | | | bouy-protected from jet-skis and other water sports |
| Within the main road, restaurants such as House of | | | | activities, but beware of jellyfishes which frequented |
| Kampong, Deep Sea and The Last Drop provide | | | | the area on rainy days. |
| comfort to hungry locals and tourists. For hungry | | | | Nights during weekends are made wonderful by Batu |
| Indians, there is a place called Jewel of the North or | | | | Ferringhi's night market. This affair starts from 7pm |
| you can dine al fresco while dipping your feet in Batu | | | | until 1am, if not interfered by rains. The whole 2 km |
| Ferringhi's sandy shores at Sunset Bistro. The Yahong | | | | stretch of Batu Ferringhi is transformed into a night |
| Art Gallery, on the other hand, sells wide range of | | | | market which never failed to draw tourists. There |
| Asian antiques including jewelry, painting, wood | | | | are over 1000 stalls which line the main road selling |
| carving and ivories. Like stated earlier, there are | | | | cheap goods ranging from clothes to souvenirs, |
| many recreational facilities that were developed in | | | | practically everything you could think of! There are |
| this side of Penang, such as the Tropical Fruit Farm. | | | | small shops selling Batu Ferringhi souvenirs and beach |
| This 25-acre fruit farm houses 200 types of tropical | | | | necessities including sarongs, hats, shorts and bathing |
| and sub-tropical fruits that can be found in Penang, | | | | suits. There are also money changers if you need to |
| Malaysia and its neighboring countries. | | | | exchange your cash for some local currencies. Also, |
| For adventurous travelers, check out Adventure | | | | don't forget to sample local hawker foods while |
| Zone which is a 10,000 square foot facility with | | | | there. They are cheap and freshly cooked every |
| indoor playground and drop slides. There are also | | | | time. |
| multiple sections of modular equipments to amuse | | | | |