Explore a different destination  Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest

      Earth About Me     Bookmark and Share  Follow me on Twitter




Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest
Location Map


Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest, or Hutan Lipur Bukit Mertajam, is a place for the people of Seberang Perai, particularly those staying around Bukit Mertajam, to go for some fresh air and greenery. The air is slightly cooler here, as the recreational forest, which covers 37 hectares, is located 457 meters above sea level.

Getting there

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest is located 8 km from the town centre of Bukit Mertajam. Take the main road, Jalan Kulim, through Bukit Mertajam. You will pass the old St Anne church on the right of the road, followed by the new St Anne church on the left, following by a small housing estate, Taman Bukit Indah. Thereafter, look for a road turning in on the left. Turn in and go straight until you reach the recreational forest at the end of the road.

What to see or do

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest is a local tourist spot. It has places for picnicking, forest paths for hiking, and a cascading stream where the locals often take dips. There is also an ornamental suspension bridge as well as a tea kiosk where you can enjoy various types of Chinese tea as well as herbal eggs. For those who plan to overnight at the forest, there are six ensuite chalets as well as a camping site.

Useful Contact

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest Ranger Office
Jalan Kolam Air, Mukim 15, Cherok Tok Kun, 14000 Bukit Mertajam
Tel: 604-539 1743

State Forestry Department
Tingkat 20, Menara KOMTAR
10000 Penang
Tel: 604-262 5272, 650 5250
Fax: 604-263 6335
Email: jabatanp@sukpp.gov.my

Visiting Penang

If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips!





Entrance to the Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest.


Suspension bridge at the Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest.


Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest still retains its original trees including the Meranti Seraya and Meranti Rambai Daun.


Tim at the Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest.

Click for list of Penang Nature Sights



Compare prices of Hotel Room Rates in Penang

Use this search engine to find the lowest price of hotel rooms from different Hotel Booking websites. You'd be glad to do your homework!









Tim's Travel Tips and globe logo are trademark and service mark of Timothy Tye. Copyright © 2008-2010 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.
Penang Travel Tips is researched and written by Timothy Tye, universally known as Tim. The text is the copyright of Timothy Tye, and may not be copied for commercial use or re-published in another website without the author's permission. Information provided is in goodwill and is believed to be correct and up-to-date at time of writing. Photographs on this website are the copyright of the author and may not be reused without prior permission. For commercial licensing of photographs, read the licensing terms. Tim is a Christian. Click here to know more about his beliefs.