The group went to Penang for durians and savouring many of the delicious hawkers and restaurants food from 29 June to 1 July 2019 (3D2N). The durian and food in Penang are just fantastic! For those three days, we have been eating non-stop!
We managed to savour the excellent durians from the durian plantation belonging to the brother-in-law of Ms Anah.
Special thanks to Anah and TC Chor who have been our guides, taking us around for food and sightseeing – the hospitality of Penang people is amazing and excellent!!
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Waking around durian orchard ... (left) Ting Mei (Anah's sister-in-law), Camelia, Brenda Lee, Polly, Ivy Wong, Celine Gan, Cindy Lim, Anah, Ronnie Wong, Annie, Gin, TC Chor (not in the photo: KC Leong)
Posing with durian orchard owner, Mr Boon (left) who is Anah's brother-in-law. Hmmm ... durians from Penang are excellent! (Black Thorn, Musang King, Red Prawn)
Day 1 Activities (Sat 29 June 2019):
(1) Driving from Kuala Lumpur at 6:30am to Penang via the Second Bridge and arrived at Balik Pulau area at 12:30pm (have breakfast in Sungai Buloh);
(2) Taking a walk in the durian orchard;
(3) The main attraction – savouring the various type of durians;
(4) Visiting Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory;
(5) Viewing sunset at Pantai Pasir Panjang;
(6) Savouring delicious dinner at 新路头海鲜 KJB Seafood restaurant, Balik Pulau;
(7) Checking into the homestay at Arte S Condominium at Gelugor (comfortable stay; my best experience so far; recommended).
Viewing sunset at Pantai Pasir Panjang
Day 2 Activities (Sun 30 June):
(8) Breakfast at Lee Huat Cafe ... delicious curry mee, oyster porridge, roti bakar, and a lot of other nice hawkers food;
(9) Walking around Ayer Hitam dam;
(10) Visiting Kek LoK Si Temple;
(11) Savouring ice cendol and laksa at Balik Pulau area;
(12) Visiting goat farm (enjoy feeding the goats, drinking yogurt and eating ice-cream)
(13) Visiting Botanical Garden;
(14) Visiting the swimming pool, Sky Lounge (at 41th floor) of Arte S Condominium.
Sumptuous dinner at 新路头海鲜 KJB Seafood restaurant, Balik Pulau
Day 3 Activities (Mon 1 July):
(15) Taking tram to Penang Hill (unfortunately, the tram service was closed for 5 days for maintenance, starting that morning; so we took a walk to the Heritage Trail);
(16) Walking around Gurney Drive area; Fort Cornwallis at Padang Kota Lama, George Town;
(17) Sumptuous lunch at Tek Sen restaurant;
(18) A surprise birthday celebration for Ms Anah;
(19) Returning to Kuala Lumpur at 3:00 p.m. (arrived in KL at 7:30 p.m.).
Homestay at Arte S Condominium at Gelugor
The swimming pool of Arte S Condominium
Ayer Hitam dam
Visiting goats farm
At Botanical Garden
Night view of Penang Bridge from the Sky Lounge (at 41th floor) of Arte S Condominium
Starting point of Heritage Trail to Penang Hill top
Delicious lunch at Teksen Restaurant
A surprise birthday celebration for Anah
Posted by KC Leong