Penang National Park I, Malaysia

Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve was declared the Penang National Park on 4th April 2003 by our Acting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The Penang National Park comprises 1181 ha of forest and 1381 ha of wetlands. Located at the north-western corner of Penang Island, Malaysia, it is the most remote part of the state. Penang National Park is all lush green and the fragrance of the sea breeze is enchanting. Its ecosystem consists mainly of tropical lowland forest with coastal features. Be it beaches, hills, forest trails or ... (more)

Entrance into Penang National Park
The End of the World restaurant is a landmark for visitors entering...

Teluk Bahang Fishing Jetty, Penang NP
The fishing jetty and a modern jetty can be seen side by side. The old...

Sungai Tukun, Penang National Park
This is the estuary of Sungai Tukun at the newly declared Penang...

Teluk Aling, Penang National Park
Teluk Aling is a nice bay. A jetty juts out into the sea to serve the...

USM's biological station, Penang NP
Butterfly & CT took a refreshing rest at the main gate of the institution.

Trail to Muka Head, Penang National Park
Trails are aplenty at the Penang National Park. This trail is between Teluk...

Horned Lizard, Penang National Park
Visitors to the Penang National Park enjoy to see different kinds of...

Teluk Duyung, Penang National Park
Teluk Duyung or Mermaid Bay is popularly known as Monkey Beach or Muka Head....

Acheh Cemetery, Penang National Park
The Achehese Cemetery which is located at Teluk Duyung, Penang...

Tomb Stone, Penang National Park
Notice that the tomb stone is engulfed by the big tree. This cemetery is more...

Teluk Duyung, Penang National Park
Hikers at the foothill of Muka Head. The flight of steps leading to...

Foothill of Muka Head, Penang NP
A good historical data of the Muka Head Lighthouse is shown here.

Muka Head Lighthouse, Penang NP
The useable Muka Head Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the colonial British....

Muka Head Lighthouse, Penang NP
This picture was taken facing inward from the highest point.

Muka Head Lighthouse, Penang NP
Hikers at the top of Muka Head. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the North...

Aerial View Pantai Kerachut, Penang NP
The distant beach is Pantai Kerachut. The beach is famous for turtle hatchery...

Mushroom, Penang National Park
After a shower, mushrooms & fungi can be seen. The park has...

Caterpillar, Penang National Park
This white caterpillar belongs to the moth species. It is very poisonous as...

Flowers, Penang National Park
Flowers are everywhere if you care to nose around at the Penang National Park.

Long Tailed Marcaque, Penang NP
That is why these monkeys are called LONG tailed marcaque. Such a long tail!...

Monkey, Penang National Park
Another long tailed marcaque sitting on a tree branch.

Orchid, Penang National Park
Orchid can be found at some remote trails in the Penang National Park.

article published 07/07/2003

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Pantai Kerachut Trial
A group of my frend is planning for the Pantai Kerachut Trial. Would be appreciated if you could tell us how and where to register to get permission to enter the Pantai Kerachut National Park. Thank you.
— Wayne Yew, June 25, 2007

Teluk Kampit
I have been to teluk kampi (or kampit) once when i was a kid (long time ago). We had to go by sea since to trek is almost impossible then. I remember taking the fishing boat from Balik Pulau area. It is a remote beautiful small stretch of short beach with lots of sea urchins. There's a small crystal clear freshwater stream that u can just drink straight from. Good for camping but not for swimming (sea urchins remember?) No man made buildings what-so-ever. Strictly for the adventurous.
— Shah, October 3, 2006

Astounding Nature
I went to the park last weekend. It was truly astounding. I was only over for business for a short time. I am going to come back for longer to fully appreciate this unique paradise.
— Sean Pearce - UK, April 27, 2006

fantastic
hi...i have seen this frm my friend working ther ......i would lik to visit tht national park.now... thnx for creators of this site
— john, April 3, 2006

SG TUKUN - A quite relax place to have a camp in the chalet but unfortunately the beach is to tide n small

TANJUNG ALING - not a suitable place to camp because there sort of tree n water supply

TELUK DUYUNG - a quite familiar camping site for us.The facilities not bad just the beach quite dirty on some season

TELUK KETAPANG - never been there before(anyone can share the experience at there?)..eg:the environment, water supply , toilet

PANTAI KERACHUT - not a very good place for camping because the sand too hot at afternoon & the sea too much of JELLYFISH..but its a very nice place to watch sunset...

TELUK KAMPI - never been there before(anyone can share the experience at there?)..eg:the environment, water supply , toilet
— JEFF, December 14, 2005

Condition at Monkey Beach and What's New
I am planning a trip to Monkey Beach and would like to know the condition there and what's new being done.

Also is it a good idea to go somewhere end of December 2005?

Please email me at stevenfoo30@yahoo.com
— Steven, November 14, 2005

Me and my friends camped at pantai kerachut last week. To my surprise, it was full of people. Also it was raining season. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed ourselves there swimmming and fishing. The beach is nice but not so suitable for swimming ( prefer teluk duyung). The hill trail is awesome!! the meromictic lake is mesmerizing!!!
— apiz - october 8th, 2004, October 8, 2004

i came back from penang national park last nite.my group camped at pantai kerachut.beautiful beach with quartz-like sands.visitors should check out the meromictic lake.i was fortunate 2 witness a penyu agar coming up 2 lay eggs n also the release of young turtles 2 the sea on saturday nite.2 all nature lovers,check out this place!
— leo adrian, July 19, 2004

Thank you Penang. It's a great plesure to have a park for the children to enhance their ability to explore.
— Benny, August 21, 2003

Congratulations! n enjoying the wonderful nature together.
— joe, July 17, 2003

Great Job!!!
Well done! Forest, it is good Penang has a National Park, Hooray!!!!
— Golden Eye, July 10, 2003

Great website, Forest ! Beautiful pixs and so much information... :-O :-)
— Sarah, July 8, 2003

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