{"id":185883,"date":"2019-05-14T21:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/"},"modified":"2019-05-14T21:00:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T18:00:03","slug":"hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"#Hiking in Penang National Park, malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d8228e4155\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Penang_National_Park_Hiking\" >Penang National Park Hiking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#The_canopy_walk_in_Penang_National_Park\" >The canopy walk in Penang National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#1_The_Pantai_Kerachut_trail_Turtle_Beach\" >1) The Pantai Kerachut trail (Turtle Beach)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#The_meromictic_lake_in_Penang_National_Park\" >The meromictic lake in Penang National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Pantai_Kerachut_aka_Turtle_Beach\" >Pantai Kerachut, aka Turtle Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#2_Taxi_boat_from_Turtle_beach_to_Monkey_Beach_Teluk_Duyung\" >2) Taxi boat from Turtle beach to Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Monkey_beach_aka_Teluk_Duyung\" >Monkey beach aka Teluk Duyung<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#3_The_trail_between_Monkey_Beach_and_the_park_entrance\" >3) The trail between Monkey Beach and the park entrance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Penang_National_Park_hiking_tips\" >Penang National Park hiking tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#How_to_go_to_Penang_National_Park\" >How to go to Penang National Park?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#PriceEntry_fee_to_Penang_National_Park\" >Price\/Entry fee to Penang National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#How_much_time_does_it_take_to_hike_Penang_National_Park\" >How much time does it take to hike Penang National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#What_to_pack_when_hiking_Penang_National_Park\" >What to pack when hiking Penang National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Where_to_stay_in_Penang_National_Park\" >Where to stay in Penang National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Teluk_Bahang\" >Teluk Bahang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hiking-in-penang-national-park-malaysia\/#Batu_Ferringhi\" >Batu Ferringhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Hiking in Penang National Park, malaysia<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Penang National Park holds a curious record, it\u2019s the one of the world\u2019s smallest National Park. However, it is home to an extraordinarily wide spectrum of tropical plants, animals, and geographical features. It\u00a0contains six different types of habitat: a meromictic lake, wetlands, mangroves, mudflats, coral reefs, and turtle nesting beaches.  All of this in only 2500 hectares\u2026 which means it\u2019s a great place for hiking as you will never get bored. As they say: \u201cGood things come in small packages.\u201d So,<strong> Hiking in Penang National park<\/strong> is a pleasure, but it has its peculiarities, let\u2019s explore the best way to do this trail!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park map\" class=\"wp-image-7453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park map\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Map-of-Penang-National-Park-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penang_National_Park_Hiking\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penang_National_Park_Hiking\"><\/span>Penang National Park Hiking <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main trails in Penang National Park. One goes through the jungle to\u00a0Pantai Kerachut aka Turtle Beach, while the other goes through the coast to Teluk Duyung\u00a0aka Monkey beach.<\/p>\n<p>Everywhere I read about them says that it\u2019s impossible to do both on the same day. So, you have to choose between them\u2026 or do you? Well, even if you are extremely fit it would be very difficult and mainly a little foolish. What\u2019s the point of rushing through everything only to\u00a0walk through the jungle for 7 or 8 hours?<\/p>\n<p>Yet, we did both trails in one day and it was fun, relaxed and fairly easy! It took us less than 4 hours of hiking\u2026 How did we do it?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>We did the trail to turtle beach;<\/li>\n<li>Later, we took a boat from turtle beach to Monkey beach;<\/li>\n<li>Finally, we hiked back\u00a0to Penang National park entrance, from Monkey beach;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Easy-peasy right? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in Penang National Park\" class=\"wp-image-7454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-520x327.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in Penang National Park\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park-520x327.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_canopy_walk_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_canopy_walk_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>The canopy walk in Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Note that there is a Canopy Walk in the Park, but it was closed when we went there. Supposedly this Canopy allows you to <em>walk<\/em> among the rainforest treetops and costs only 5 Rm per person. We did other Canopy walks in Malaysia and it was very cool, so if they open up this Canopy make sure you give it a try\u2026 If it\u2019s closed check this one in the Kuala Lumpur guide!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park hiking\" class=\"wp-image-7526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park hiking\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-do-a-wonderful-Hike-in-Penang-National-Park-520x326.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Pantai_Kerachut_trail_Turtle_Beach\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1)_The_Pantai_Kerachut_trail_(Turtle_Beach)\"><\/span>1) The Pantai Kerachut trail (Turtle Beach)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If we really had to choose only one trail, we would have chosen to do this trail. Within minutes you are right in the middle of the tropical lush jungle. The path is clear and easy to follow, but it\u2019s hard work, with some steep and slippery parts.<\/p>\n<p>This is a true jungle trail with a few concrete stairs to help climbing the steeper parts. Along the trail, there are a few huts to rest and some information about the trail, the fauna, the flora, and the park.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_meromictic_lake_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_meromictic_lake_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>The meromictic lake in Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The meromictic lake is one of the big attractions in Penang National park. It\u2019s a rare natural feature composed of two separate layers of unmixed freshwater on top and seawater below. Right before arriving at\u00a0turtle beach you will have to cross the suspension bridge over the meromictic lake, or a muddy plain because this rare lake only exists during the rainy season. Unfortunately, this was our case\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"The meromictic lake in the Penang National Park trail \" class=\"wp-image-7456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-520x350.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"The meromictic lake in the Penang National Park trail \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-to-Turtle-Beach-Penang-520x350.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>The meromictic lake in Penang National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantai_Kerachut_aka_Turtle_Beach\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantai_Kerachut,_aka_Turtle_Beach\"><\/span>Pantai Kerachut, aka Turtle Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In our opinion turtle beach is the most pristine of Penang, however, it has a big downside you aren\u2019t allowed to swim there. Anyhow, it\u2019s a wonderful beach to enjoy the sun, the sand, and the relative solitude.<\/p>\n<p>This beach is a turtle nesting reserve, thus the name. While it\u2019s very difficult to actually see the turtles on the beach you can visit the turtle center where they have some information and a few turtles to show you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"hiking in Penang national park to the Turtle Beach Penang\" class=\"wp-image-7458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-520x399.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"hiking in Penang national park to the Turtle Beach Penang\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Monkey-Beach-Penang-520x399.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should note that you can continue this hike for about 5 km, which should take about 2 hours. You\u2019ll need to return the same way, so we decided to rest on the beach and see the turtles instead. After all, we still wanted to go to monkey beach and do the other trail\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Taxi_boat_from_Turtle_beach_to_Monkey_Beach_Teluk_Duyung\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2)_Taxi_boat_from_Turtle_beach_to_Monkey_Beach_(Teluk_Duyung)\"><\/span>2) Taxi boat from Turtle beach to Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From Pantai Kerachut you can get a taxi boat to Teluk Duyung \/ Monkey Beach. Though it\u2019s safer if you book it at the park\u2019s entrance, we just tag along with a girl we met during the trek and paid for our way.<\/p>\n<p>There are several boats doing this service, so it\u2019s fairly easy to go to one of them and haggle your way. The <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> itself is very pleasant and you get to see the park from a different view. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Monkey beach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park boat trip\" class=\"wp-image-7457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-520x313.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2.jpg\" alt=\"Penang National Park boat trip\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hike-in-Penang-National-Park2-520x313.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monkey_beach_aka_Teluk_Duyung\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monkey_beach_aka_Teluk_Duyung\"><\/span> Monkey beach aka Teluk Duyung <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We were expecting Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung) to be very different. Why? We were expecting it to look like turtle beach or Koh ta Kiev. However,\u00a0with the number of boats, water sports and people, it really didn\u2019t look like a National Park, it was just another average beach\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, both the water and the sand weren\u2019t very clean. We\u00a0rested a bit, enjoyed a swim and\u00a0continued our hike, now returning to the Park Entrance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in penang national park allows you to go to Monkey beach\" class=\"wp-image-7519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-520x337.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in penang national park allows you to go to Monkey beach\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang2-520x337.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Monkey beach in Penang National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_trail_between_Monkey_Beach_and_the_park_entrance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3)_The_trail_between_Monkey_Beach_and_the_park_entrance\"><\/span>3) The trail between Monkey Beach and the park entrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although this last trail is always close or by\u00a0the shore, it\u2019s still\u00a0a forest trail that gets narrow and a bit challenging, with the occasional boulder or fallen tree to vault over. Along the trail, we saw several monkeys and another two\u00a0scary monitor lizards.<\/p>\n<p>This part of the trail is also dirtier, particularly right in front of the building of University of Malaysia Marine Research Station. \u00a0It\u2019s very dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing that the university is contributing to the pollution of the park instead of helping clean it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in Penang National Park\" class=\"wp-image-7520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-520x249.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking in Penang National Park\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Hiking-in-Penang-National-Park3-520x249.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penang_National_Park_hiking_tips\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penang_National_Park_hiking_tips\"><\/span>Penang National Park hiking tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_to_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_go_to_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>How to go to Penang National Park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get bus 101 that runs from Georgetown\u2019s jetty to the National Park. It\u2019s the last stop, where the bus turns around. This bus travels along Chulia Street, KOMTAR, then out of town along the coast through Batu Ferringhi beach.\u00a0There\u2019s a bus every 10 minutes and it takes about an hour for the full way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang national park trek\" class=\"wp-image-7523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Penang national park trek\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/How-to-go-to-Penang-National-Park-520x346.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PriceEntry_fee_to_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\/Entry_fee_to_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>Price\/Entry fee to Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The park has <strong>no entry fee<\/strong>, however, you need to register at the entrance. The bus costs 2.7 Ringgit (0.5 USD)\u00a0each way. If you fancy our suggestion of doing both trails and connect them by boat then you obviously have to pay for the boat. We paid 20 Ringgit (4.2 USD) per person.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"hiking to pantai kerachut in Penang\" class=\"wp-image-7527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-520x335.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"hiking to pantai kerachut in Penang\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Entry-Free-to-Penang-National-Park-520x335.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_does_it_take_to_hike_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_does_it_take_to_hike_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>How much time does it take to hike Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each of the trails takes about 1:30, and the boat 10 to 15 minutes. However, overall this is a <strong>full day activity<\/strong>, particularly if you want to do both beaches as we suggested!<\/p>\n<p>The park is open from 8:00 to 17:00. We suggest you enjoy the most of this time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking in Penang national park\" class=\"wp-image-7528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking in Penang national park\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Time-required-to-visit-Penang-National-Park-520x371.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack_when_hiking_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack_when_hiking_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>What to pack when hiking Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Penang national park is small, but the hikes referred here take quite a while and you probably won\u2019t find anything within the Park. So you\u2019ll need to take everything you need with you. Here\u2019s our list of things you should bring to a full day of hiking in Penang National Park.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lots of water \u2013 Remember that you\u2019ll be hiking in the jungle and you may get dehydrated very fast. Have a look at the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureinyou.com\/gear\/best-travel-water-bottles\">best travel water bottles<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Snacks \u2013 There were people selling snack on monkey beach, but I wouldn\u2019t count on it;<\/li>\n<li>Walking or running shoes with good grip \u2013 it\u2019s a jungle trek after all;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U0cRaq\">Light daypack<\/a> \u2013  We strongly advise you to take a small, light backpack to take everything you\u2019ll need;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UfhgWb\">Bug repellent<\/a> \u2013 As you would expect in any tropical destination with diverse wildlife, bugs are everywhere. They are also the most dangerous thing you\u2019ll encounter. Don\u2019t go hiking without a repellent.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31FIje2\">Travel towel<\/a> \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to take a towel. You\u2019ll be at some nice beaches, and it\u2019ll be very nice to rest and sunbathe after those long walks.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Xo7FOu\">Sunscreen<\/a> \u2013 This is completely mandatory! The sun is very strong in Malaysia during the summer!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TYlDpi\">Good Power bank<\/a> \u2013 I wouldn\u2019t say that a power bank is mandatory, but most smartphones have such low batteries and tend to die exactly when we need them the most\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hiking in the Penang National Park, Malaysia\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RskUujpZpbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In conclusion, Penang National Park has the best hiking trails on the island. It is appropriate for adventure seekers, backpackers, and even families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Penang National Park trails<\/strong> are a very safe and easy way of enjoying a\u00a0virgin tropical jungle. After a few minutes of hiking, you are in the middle of a jungle similar to the ones you see in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> or pictures, and you\u2019ll be pleased by its sounds, smells, and views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><strong>Check the 50 things you need to know before visiting Malaysia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, if you want to see the whole park our suggested route is your best option. Do both the trails and connect them by a small and pleasant boat ride. Instead of 2 separate linear trails, you get a circular route and don\u2019t have to come back the same way you went.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"trail to Monkey Beach in Penang National park\" class=\"wp-image-7455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-520x348.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"trail to Monkey Beach in Penang National park\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-trail-from-Monkey-Beach-Penang-520x348.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>the trail to Monkey Beach in Penang National park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Penang_National_Park\"><\/span>Where to stay in Penang National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no accommodation in Penang National Park and you can\u2019t spend the night in the park. However, the park is very small and it\u2019s easily accessible, so it isn\u2019t necessary! If you are planning on going to the park you may find accommodation in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-2397330&amp;aid=1938801&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Teluk Bahang<\/a> (the closest village to the park entrance) in Batu Ferringhi or even in Georgetown itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teluk_Bahang\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teluk_Bahang\"><\/span>Teluk Bahang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way is obviously to stay in Teluk Bahang, as you can just walk into the park! In Taluk Bahang we suggest you stay in the Hotel and Chalet Sportfishing. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/amp-chalet-sportfishing-pnk-teluk-bahang.en.html?aid=1938801&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><strong><em>Click here to see the prices during your stay.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Batu_Ferringhi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Batu_Ferringhi\"><\/span>Batu Ferringhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In our opinion, the best option is to stay in Batu Ferringhi because it\u2019s less 5km away and the public bus 101 goes directly to the National Park entrance. Or you could always hire a taxi, or maybe even a taxi boat! In Batu Ferringhi, you have dozens of options and between those we suggest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For backpackers \u2013 Rasa Motel Penang <\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s a basic but comfortable motel located very close to the bus station. It has excellent value for money! <strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/rasa-motel-batu-feringgi.en.html?aid=1938801&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Click here to compare prices<\/a><\/em><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mid-range accommodation \u2013 Bayview beach resort<\/strong> \u2013 is a good compromise between a still excellent price and an overall better hotel. <em><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/bayviewbeach.en.html?aid=1938801&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Click here to check prices<\/a><\/strong><\/em>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-end hotel \u2013 Shangri-La\u2019s Rasa Sayang<\/strong> \u2013 is the hotel to stay if you only want the best! It\u2019s clearly the best hotel in Penang\u2026 <strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/shangri-la-s-rasa-sayang-resort-spa.en.html?aid=1938801&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Click here to check prices<\/a><\/em><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type=\"text\/javascript\";\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><strong>Are you still wondering if you should go to Penang or to Langkawi? 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