While Penang is known for its glorious food, going for a food trip up north always sounds like a good idea to escape reality by eating your stress away. While its not the healthiest option to engage with food and food only, there’s a couple of places in Penang which you can check out to de-stress and burn those guilt calories away by engaging in some fun activities.
1. Penang National Park (Teluk Bahang)
Some people just like to release their stress through exercising, so if you are one of them, perhaps try going to the Penang National Park. we can assure you that it will not let you down.
Normally, people will choose to hike at Teluk Duying @ Monkey Beach or Pantai Kerachut. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes drive to get to one of the two islands. You can also opt to get there by boat, which cost around RM20 per person.
After the hike, relax yourself by listening to the sea breeze and the big, blue sea. Focus on your breath and before you know it, you’ve omitted stress out from your system!
source: DiariSiKetamBatu’s Blogspot
Never seen before sea turtles? You can visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre whereby baby sea turtles are being taken care of.
Expect some real monkey business while at Monkey Beach! While you’re not allowed to spend the night here, plan your hike ahead as the island is open to public from 7.30am till 6pm.
2. Escape Theme Park (Teluk Bahang)
Escape reality here at Escape Theme Park where it has both dry and wet parks.
For the dry park, you can enjoy activities like kite flyer, Atan’s Leap, Monkey Business, Climbing Trees, Gecko Tower, Tubby Racer, Flying Lemur and a lot more.
Want to feel free for a bit? Try the Kite Flyer!
Atan’s Leap is where you can have a LEAP of faith (literally) and SHOUT your stress out!
For the water park, it’s still relatively new. So far it has like 20 attractions such as Atan’s Jump, Banana Flip, Dunk Tank, Family Twister, Mega Drop, Speed Racer, Super Looper, Tubby Rapids, Tubby Tunnel and a lot more.
Warning: Not for those who are afraid of height!
Feeling the excitement just by looking at the pictures, no? Make your way there from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am to 6pm. Do note that the park is closed for maintenance every Monday.
3. Neverland (Icon City)
Sometimes, the temptation is real for most of us to smash something out of anger, stress and frustration. At Neverland, you can actually do so without regretting your actions later!
source: Neverland Masterpiece FB page
While Peter Pan is no where to be seen here, you’re in for a smashing time by breaking some stuff!
source: Neverland Masterpiece FB page
For safety measures, Neverland provides uniforms, safety boots, helmet, mask, and equipment needed to smash things.
source: Neverland Masterpiece FB page
And now, you may start SMASHING!
With a fee of RM150 only, you and 3 other friends will get to smash your stress out. For the sake of your mental and emotional health, the price is fairly acceptable because money is immeasurable when it comes a person’s well being
So, what are you waiting for? Head there anytime between 12pm to 12am and smash your heart out!
Header image source from here.