Are you know which plant can use to do as spice ? If you want to explode more about it , you may have a visit toPenang spice Garden.
Background:
Tropical Spice Garden is situated in what was once an abandoned, rubber plantation along Penang's north-western shores. It took the vision and determination of David and Rebecca Wilkinson funded by Bertam Consolidated Rubber Co. Ltd. who with a talented team that have included Lim In Chong, Frederick Walker, and still include Katharine Chua and husband Kenneth Khoo, have transformed an overgrown plot into this garden of unique design and soul into a remarkable eco-tourism venture.
Inspiration for the Tropical Spice Garden
Actual work on-site took 1 ½ years to complete, and involved the major challenge of harmonising over 500 species of tropical flora with the natural valley fronting the Straits of Malacca. It was crucial to preserve as much of the original indigenous flora and fauna while maintaining the original topography of the site to give the Garden a timeless, natural feel. Many of the existing rubber trees were left undisturbed, to give shade and shelter to visitors (and also to the Garden's smaller inhabitants).
Water plays a prominent role in the Garden, and the design team was able to skillfully re-route the water from a small nearby waterfall through a series of man-made canals into a pond by the visitors' entrance. From many parts of the Garden, visitors can hear the gentle, relaxing gurgle of water meandering through the grounds.
What can I visit at there?
Explore over 500 varieties of tropical flora specially selected from all over the world. Divided into 3 designated trails, Spice Trail, Ornamental Trail and Jungle Trail landscaped on natural jungle terrain, each trail offers sufficient interest for a 20-45 minute walk.
Daily guided tours
Morning tour guides available from 9am - 12:30pm
Guided tours are now available from 9.00am - 5.00pm (upon guides availibililty) on Saturdays and Sundays due to popular demand
Visiting hours
Open 9 am to 6 pm daily.
Last admission at 5.30 pm.
Group & School Bookings
Groups of 10 or more will be given a special discount on tour charges at the Front Office. Accompanying guides and drivers with these groups are allowed in free.
School groups that wish to follow their own programme may enter the Garden by prior arrangement. Accompanying teachers are allowed in free (within our designated ratio). We also offer customised tours, activities, workshops for schools. Please book in advance.
Getting here
The public buses which come directly to the Garden are No. 93 (Hin) and No. 202 (Transit Link) and U101 (Rapid Penang).
Parking
Free parking is available along Teluk Bahang Road. Buses are advised to arrive at the Main Gate to drop off visitors before parking. Only authorised vehicles are allowed into the Garden.
Commercial photography and filming
Except for personal photography using handheld cameras and camcorders, photography and filming in the Garden is strictly by permit only. Photography or filming for educational and non-commercial use is permitted upon request.
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