The Botanical Gardens offer peace and tranquillity amidst lush green surroundings, tropical plants and the vibrant colours of Penang’s flora. The 30-hectare garden also features a waterfall. Created in 1884 by the British, it was meant as a tribute to Charles Curtis, its first superintendent who collected botanical specimens from the surrounding hills-specimens, which have since become significant samples in the world’s major herbariums. The garden is also well known for their bold Rhesus monkeys.
