Top attractions near Batu Ferringhi.
Nature attractions. There are many interesting nature places near Batu Ferringhi besides the infamous Batu Ferringhi beach to visit.
1. Entopia Butterfly Farm. (click here)
The first tropical butterfly farm in the world with over 15,000 butterflies and insects house in a state-of-the-art facility.
2. Tropical Spice Garden. (click here)
This once abandoned rubber estate houses more than 500 floral species in a beautiful lush environment. There is a Thai restaurant inside the garden and they also held regular local cooking classes.
3. Balik Pulau. (click here)
‘Back of the island’ is what it means in local language and here time stands still as you drive along paddy fields, fruits orchards, fishing villages and houses on stilts.There are numerous places to visit in this area including a Nutmeg factory, a Goat Farm, Organic Eco home stays and don’t forget to try the local specialty dish, Laksa along the way.
4. Escape adventure park. (click here)
ESCAPE is a theme park with exciting and challenging adventure activities for the whole family. From climbing to swinging, the games are designed for a wide range of age groups.
5. Telok Bahang National park. (click here)
Forest reserve Taman Negara National Park has good trails through the jungle leading to secluded beaches. The views from the 1833 lighthouse are worth the uphill jaunt too.