Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau ( Malay:Back Island) is based in Penang, Malaysia. Along with the surrounding area, Balik Pulau literally makes up the backcountry of the island, offering a laidback kampung lifestyle, with Rice paddies and fruit farms scattered throughout.

Introduction to Balik Pulau

Visitors centre

• Balik Pulau Visitors Centre The local tourist visitors centre offering information on the whole area. Bicycle hire and a bike tour of the area are also offered by the centre. Further information on bicycle hire and the bike tour can be found Balik Pulau#Do|further in the Do section.

Travel to Balik Pulau

Travel by Bus to Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau Bus Terminal - Balik Pulau Bus Terminal Balik Pulau Bus Terminal GPS 5.351612,100.239756, on Jl Tun Sardon, serves as the main bus station in Balik Pulau for the Penang's public bus operator, Penang#By_bus_2|Rapid Penang. If travelling from Georgetown (Malaysia) | Georgetown and there are 3 bus routes to choose from, Bus 401 and 401E via Bayan Lepas and the Airport. Route 401E uses an Expressway to bypass Gelugor and also has free Wi-Fi on board. Bus route 502 also departs from Georgetown and reaches Balik Pulau faster, passing through Air Itam and terminating just south of the town centre after passing through the Bus Terminal. If around Batu Ferringhi and the surrounding area, bus 501 operates from Teluk Bahang to Balik Pulau, but operates fairly infrequently, so plan your trip accordingly.

Get Around in Balik Pulau

Having your own form of transport will certainly simplify your journey around Balik Pulau. If you are merely venturing around the town centre of Balik Pulau then walking is perfectly fine. If you are planning to venture out to the nation side where many attractions are scattered then having at least a bicycle will aid your travel. Some areas, particularly to the north along Jalan Teluk Bahang, require motorised transport due to the mountainous roads. Rapid Penang's bus 501 does travel along this road between Teluk Bahang and Balik Pulau, but due to its infrequency it can be a time waster waiting for the bus.

What to See

Audi Dream Farm - Audi Dream Farm

• Bao Sheng Durian Farm Located about 10 min from the Teluk Bahang Dam and the farm offers a durian buffet (early reservation required) and a variety of tropical fruits during the local fruit & durian season (May - Aug).
• Saanen Dairy Goat Farm Billy goats, nanny goats and kids in a raised and shaded enclosure. Clean with no overpowering smell. Free grass is provided to hand feed them and get as close as you want to pat their backs. The kids run around free and will come up close to you to investigate. The goats will have a go at eating anything in range: umbrellas, shoe laces, bags and hats are all fair game to them. Tasty pasteurised goats milk, nutmeg goat [ Yoghurt drink and goat's milk pudding on sale. Fun place for kids and adults. Signage is hard to follow, GPS recommended.
• Titi Kerawang Waterfalls - Air Terjun Titi Kerawang | Situated off the side of the road, near a collection of roadside stalls. To reach the falls, follow the trail beside the bridge to the lower falls. The upper falls, which are more impressive, require you to get off the foot bridge climb over rocks, so be careful and take your time. There is a water swimmingpool at the base of the upper falls for a dip. It can be busy during the weekends if coming by bus remember that this route come by infrequently.
• Tropical Fruit Farm 25-acre farm lies in the scenic hills near Balik Pulau. You can view over 200 types of tropical and sub-tropical fruit trees and samples of fresh fruit are available. Highlights include the cinnamon bark cut from a live tree and the miracle berries that can change a sour lime to a sweet taste. A small stall near the entrance sells fresh fruit juice and fruit dishes. You can also enjoy a great view of the north-western coastline of the island. There is a shuttle bus service that can pick up visitors from some areas around the Penang by prior arrangement.
• Xuan Wu Temple - Hean Boo Suah | A small Chinese temple in Balik Pulau town centre, dedicated to the Taoist deity of the same name. There is a large bell originally cast in 1895.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Explore Balik Pulau A guided bicycle tour run by the local Balik Pulau#Visitors centre|visitors centre, offering a glimpse into the towns, fruit farms, Rice paddies and fishing villages of Penang. Don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen and water as it can get quite hot during the day. Bike rental without a guide is also available, but the tour is excellent for first timers to Balik Pulau.

Shopping in Balik Pulau

• Balik Pulau Market A market area to replace the old market of Balik Pulau. The building houses a wet and dry market, selling local produce along with everything under the sun.
• Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory | Small shop/stall selling nutmeg products. Besides, owner gives free 5 minutes speech explaining how nutmegs are grown + provides with a free welcome nutmeg drink.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau Food Court - Balik Pulau Food Court

• Nan Guang Kopitiam This small coffeeshop serves up the well sought after Assam Laksa (also known simply as Balik Pulau laksa), along with the Lemak Laksa variation, which has a touch of coconut milk to cut through the sourness.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Balik Pulau

Ramadan 2025 in Balik Pulau

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Go Next

• Venture to Penang's Capital, George Town (Malaysia) | George Town and explore the legacy core, giving the city UNESCO_World_Heritage_List#Malaysia|UNESCO World Heritage status.
• Relax on the beach at Batu Ferringhi the nearby resort city of Tanjung Bungah. If you're hungry for seafood look no further than the fishing village of Teluk Bahang and if time permits go for a leisurely trek in Penang National Park.
• Visit Penang's mainland, which is somewhat off the tourist track. The towns of Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam are a great place to start.

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