With over 500 varieties of fauna and flora, Tropical Spice Garden is a lush showcase of Penang’s rich natural heritage as a spice hub, and its culinary and medicinal uses.
A living museum of Penang’s herbaceous heritage
Tropical Spice Garden
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Tropical Spice Garden’s meticulously maintained grounds help to preserve Penang’s biodiversity and natural heritage for future generations.
Read our Weekend of Good guide to Penang for more travel tips and ideas!
Getting There
Take a taxi or book a ride through a ride-hailing app like Grab.
You can also take the bus; either Rapid Penang 101 (Weld Quay to Teluk Bahang) or Rapid Penang 102 (Penang International Airport to Teluk Bahang)
Amenities
Good for kids
Traveller's notes
Sign up for a cooking class that makes use of the spices found in the garden.
Look out for the night walks to see Penang’s greenery in a different light. Dates are posted on their Facebook page.
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