Tropical Spice Garden is an amazing tourist spot where nature and culture meet. Have you ever been to a living museum that showcases a rich bio-diversity of tropical plants that have shaped our global history? This garden is one such place that treasures more than 500 living specimens of lush flora from around the world. It is also recognised as one of the best flower gardens in Malaysia. Spread in an area of 8 acres, it is located on the road from Teluk Bahang junction. The park comprises three beautiful garden trails that will take you through stunning streams, waterfalls and figures made out of reused organic materials. You can also get a guided tour to explore the park in deep. However, if you wish to stroll around as per your convenience, you can make use of the audio tour. Your trip to Malaysia will never attain fulfilment if you miss the Tropical Spice Garden.

Entrance of the Tropical Spice Garden — Image credits: Google Images

Things to do at Tropical Spice Garden Penang

Trekking

The park has three beautiful trails like the ones in “The Road Not Taken”. They are the spice trail, the ornamental trail, and the jungle trail. You can choose to trek in all the three magical trails and witness different sections of the park. With each section being more magnificent than the other, you can take in the complete essence of the natural aura. Each segment of the park features a wide variety of spices, herbs, jungle flora, aquatic plants and much more. You will be able to witness the unspoilt beauty of nature in all possible forms that you will never feel like leaving The Tropical Spice Garden.

Cooking Classes

Become a master chef and swirl the spoons like a pro. Try your hand at the cooking classes in the Tropical Spice Garden. Show off your culinary skills in the brand new Culinary school in the premises of the garden. Master the art of cooking exotic food from the freshly collected spices and herbs from the park.

Cooking class in Tropical Spice Garden — Image Credits: Google Images

Food, fun and frolic

The spice garden has a restaurant and a gift shop on its premises to attract foodies and shopaholics. Treat your taste buds with the lip-smacking food in the Tree Monkey Restaurant. Do try out the incredibly tasting Asian-Thai cuisine here. The restaurant is located in a beautiful spot that offers you unparalleled views of the city.

The gift shop in the garden sells different types of spices, textiles, stationery, spa products and toiletries. This shop is a treat for all the readers as they sell books on horticulture literature as well. The best thing about the garden shop in the estate is that it offers a potted plant as a memento.

The picturesque garden and painting like flowers of the Tropical Spice Garden will never disappoint you. Spend a whole day of your trip to the Garden with different kinds of activities and excursions. You will never pay attention to the time spent in the garden until it gets dark. Head to the Pickyourtrail website and spice up your trip to Malaysia by adding the Tropical Spice Garden to the customisable packages to Malaysia.