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And what’s better than lazing and imbibing on the beach after an exciting jungle trek…?! Welcome to Batu Feringghi (foreigners’ jaunt), a liltingly long stretch of coastline about 5 km from Penang National Park. Glitzy high rises brush cost vibes against plush resorts, and rustic cafés and bustling shops nestle in the nooks and crannies of this very hip and happening corner of the city. Penang is like a picture book and this is never more exemplified than at this very spot. Remember to hit...

From the time the bus starts winding up the picturesque coastal route towards PNP, you are filled with a sense of deep wonder and fulfilment, especially if you have come here after the chaos and despair of the CoVid pandemic. The green just blows you away… But then, you come down to Earth with a thud and realise that you have to walk a mile or so to the park entrance! But your senses are rejuvenated once more as you embark on a jungle trek through thick foliage and sometimes slippery trails,...