A travel guide for Muslim travellers.
The concept is similar to the Interactive Museum, but instead of artworks, they played with lighting. Photos taken at exactly the same spot gave different affects. It's a lot of fun to see how the photos turned out. I didn't know it's possible to do something like this. You must go and experience this awesomeness.
This is one of the coolest place ever.
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The friendly staff will help you to take photos. They will even advice you how to pose. You must visit this place when you're in Penang.
The fortress was constructed on 20 acres of land — complete with underground tunnels, ventilation shafts, ammunition bunkers, canon firing bays, observation tower, sleeping quarter etc.
If you love history, this place is a treasure. I took almost an hour walking around the fortress. Wondered what life was like for the solders.
Visitors are allowed to go into one of the tunnels. If your phone doesn't have flashlight function, bring a flashlight. As I walked in the tunnel, I could feel a breeze flowing in. After more than half a century, the ventilation shaft still works perfectly.
Penang War Museum is a restored fortress built by the British in the 1930s.
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Check carefully before you grab a tree or branch for support to make sure there aren't any ants or other insects there. Insect bites can be painful.
Kerachut Beach was very beautiful. It's a pity swimming is forbidden (there was a huge sign warning peopel not to swim). There is no life guard and there was a case where a swimmer drowned. Plus, jelly fish is plentiful, I was told.
Kerachut Beach is a bit of a no man's land. Apart from the turtle sanctuary, there was nothing else there. Even though it's small, the sanctuary is worth visiting.
From Kerachut Beach, I took a boat to Monkey Beach (cost RM150). There are many activities you can do here — swimming, fishing, jet ski, ATV etc. There are also a few food stalls.
The trail became increasingly challenging and I put away my camera.
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Visitors are offered a tour of the factory. I highly recommend you take the tour. Watching the workers painting batik is quite fascinating. Batik produced at the factory are sold only at its shop. There are batik dresses, pareos, blouses, shirts, scarves etc. It's hard not to get carried away.
Walking leisurely around the garden would take about an hour. Longer if you really want to learn about the plants and spices there.
There is a cooking school where you can learn how to use spices in your food. So if cooking is your thing, it's worth spending some money for cooking lessons. Advanced booking is required.
The gift shop was amazing. There are various types of spices for you to buy. I hoarded some essential oils and soaps. After I paid, I was told that I can also buy their product online. Duh, If I knew I wouldn't have bought so much that day!
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Step on the wrong tile and you'll fall into a bottomless pit.
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This aquarium is run by the Fisheries Department. The entry fee is only MYR5. It's small compared to Langkawi Aquarium, but still wor...