Taman Negara Pulau Pinang
Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve straddles 1,266 hectares is the smallest national park in Malaysia, was
declared the Penang National Park (PNP) on 4th April 2003.
Located at the north-western corner of Penang Island stands the last
wilderness and nature heritage of Penang. Taman Negara Pulau Pinang hosts several habitat types not found in a single
location in other major nature reserves in Malaysia. These include tropical rain
forest, wetlands, mangroves, mudflats, and the coast. It also boasts a rare
meromictic lake, one square kilometre in size.
It is the nature park for scientific & nature studies and recreational
activities.
Getting Here
Taman Negara Pulau Pinang is less than half an hour by road from the state
capital, Georgetown. The short journey passes urban and rural settings. Located
at the end of Batu Feringghi Road is the fishing village of Telok Bahang and the
entrance to the park.
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