November 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Penang Hill is the highest point on Penang Island, and is of course, famous for its funicular railway. Some Malaysians, however, tend to expect more from this hill, especially those who are more familiar with the lofty heights and glitz of Genting Highlands.
There is so much to do now up at Penang Hill
So, what can someone do when they are up on Penang Hill? Well, according to a recent news article, if you are a nature lover, you can opt to go on a nature tour of the hill. Hotel Bellevue has begun to offer a Ride and Stroll tour that encourages visitors to learn more about the many different species of flora and fauna at the hill. It does seem like an interesting activity, and offers additional variety to what you can do up the hill.
For more information about the tour, read the full article below:
Nature lovers will get to learn more about the flora and fauna on Penang Hill as Hotel Bellevue has launched a new nature tour as part of its efforts to boost eco-tourism there.
The hotel’s corporate manager Low Kum Fuat said the ‘Ride and Stroll’ tours were launched to encourage both local and foreign tourists to visit and to learn more about the many different species of flora and fauna which inhabited the hill.
“It is important for locals and tourists to be able to separate the native species from the non-native ones as without this knowledge, it will be impossible to fully appreciate our local flora and fauna heritage,” he said.
The nature tour called ‘Learn about Trees and Plants’ will be conducted by Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) (Penang branch) arborist Ali Ibrahim.
The tour, divided into sessions, is priced at RM60 per person.
For MNS and Friends of Botanical Gardens members, they will only have to pay RM50 each.
The fees include the fares for electric buggy rides and picnic treat, which are limited to 20 persons per session.
The eco-tour will be held tomorrow and Wednesday between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
The tour will start and end at the hotel and 4WD rides are available from the Penang Botanic Gardens.
For enquiries and reservations, call 04-2274006 or email penbell@streamyx.com.
Source: The Star
Photo (c) Khalzuri
What To Do Up Penang Hill
November 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Penang Hill is the highest point on Penang Island, and is of course, famous for its funicular railway. Some Malaysians, however, tend to expect more from this hill, especially those who are more familiar with the lofty heights and glitz of Genting Highlands.
There is so much to do now up at Penang Hill
So, what can someone do when they are up on Penang Hill? Well, according to a recent news article, if you are a nature lover, you can opt to go on a nature tour of the hill. Hotel Bellevue has begun to offer a Ride and Stroll tour that encourages visitors to learn more about the many different species of flora and fauna at the hill. It does seem like an interesting activity, and offers additional variety to what you can do up the hill.
For more information about the tour, read the full article below:
Nature lovers will get to learn more about the flora and fauna on Penang Hill as Hotel Bellevue has launched a new nature tour as part of its efforts to boost eco-tourism there.
The hotel’s corporate manager Low Kum Fuat said the ‘Ride and Stroll’ tours were launched to encourage both local and foreign tourists to visit and to learn more about the many different species of flora and fauna which inhabited the hill.
“It is important for locals and tourists to be able to separate the native species from the non-native ones as without this knowledge, it will be impossible to fully appreciate our local flora and fauna heritage,” he said.
The nature tour called ‘Learn about Trees and Plants’ will be conducted by Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) (Penang branch) arborist Ali Ibrahim.
The tour, divided into sessions, is priced at RM60 per person.
For MNS and Friends of Botanical Gardens members, they will only have to pay RM50 each.
The fees include the fares for electric buggy rides and picnic treat, which are limited to 20 persons per session.
The eco-tour will be held tomorrow and Wednesday between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
The tour will start and end at the hotel and 4WD rides are available from the Penang Botanic Gardens.
For enquiries and reservations, call 04-2274006 or email penbell@streamyx.com.
Source: The Star
Photo (c) Khalzuri
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