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Tropical Paradise: Batu Ferringhi


Located adjacent to Teluk Bahang and Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi is popular with the tourists. This long stretch offers plenty of beach activities, world-class resorts and hotels, pasar malam (night market), bars and eateries abound!


Batu Ferringhi is lined with many interesting stalls, of which you will discover quaint souvenirs and a treasure trove of exotic knick knacks in a bustling carnival-like atmosphere. All kind of items are easily to be found in the open-air market including handmade decorative items, costume jewelleries, clothing, imitation branded goods and scenic paintings of Penang.
From street food to more intimate restaurants on beachfront and fine dining in the luxury hotels, you are for sure to enjoy delectable meals in great atmosphere. For the taste of classical local dishes, the hawker centres are the best place to head to. Tuck into Penang most iconic dishes such char koay teow, laksa, satay and wan tan mee for a satisfying meal. Do take note that the prices for food and drink are slightly higher than other regular hawker centres in town, but the tastes of food will never fail to please your taste buds.
Batu Ferringhi has plenty of watering holes; one of the rising stars with magnificent scene is Bora Bora by Sunset. The beachside restobar offers a good selection of drinks at low prices, which is great for a boozy night. Other nice places for beer connoisseurs include Living Room Café Bar & Gallery, Ferringhi Garden, Sigi’s Bar & Grill, Ferringhi Bar etc.
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Known as Penang best beach playground, the sandy beaches along its coastline are perfect for a variety of beach and water sports activities, for instance parasailing, jet skiing, sailing, beach buggy, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing. Get wild now by visiting Asia’s first sea water adventure park - Wet World Wild Adventure Park for an exhilarating water sport experience. The park features ten bouncy inflatable that mimic outdoorsy sport from rock climbing, trampoline to human catapults and running track, a sea water adventure that one should not be missed!
As for accommodation, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Hard Rock Hotel, Lone Pine, Golden Sands Resorts, Park Royal are for those who love luxury of kingly comfort hotels. Other highlights are Bayview Beach Resort, Holiday Inn Resort and Hydro Hotel. If you are looking for budget accommodation, amongst the highlights are the Senja Motel, Ferringhi Inn, E.T. Budget Guesthouse, LazyBoys TraveLodge and Ferringhi Inn & Café.

Eat

  • Long Beach Food Court
    Jalan Batu Ferringhi | Open: 6pm -11pm
  • Enca Café
    101-A, Jalan Batu Ferringhi
  • Violet House Café
    188, Sri Sayang Apartment
  • Ristorante Bella Italia Pizzeria
    149, Jalan Batu Ferringhi

Sleep

  • Hard Rock Hotel
    Batu Ferringhi Beach
  • Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa
    Batu Ferringhi Beach
  • Golden Sands Resort
    Batu Ferringhi Beach
  • Lone Pine
    97, Batu Ferringhi

Do

  • Daily Night Market
  • Bora Bora by Sunset
    Lot 415
  • Yahong Art Gallery
    58-D
  • Wet World Wild Adventure Park Moonlight Bay

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