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if you suffer fromophidiophobia (fear
of snakes). Located in BatuMaung, the
aquariumhas 25 tanks showcasing vari-
ous types of marine life such as lionfish,
moray eels, tangs, surgeon fish, cat
sharks, stonefish, blue spotted stingray,
fox face fish and parrot fish. There is also
a sea turtle tankwhere you can see the
endangered species up close.With very
minimal admission fees, a visit to Penang
Aquarium is totally worth it.
Rice of SevenContinents
When it is time to fill your empty stomach
after a day of sightseeing around Bayan
Lepas, Nasi Tujuh Benua at Koo Boo Café
is the perfect recharge that you needed.
Consisting of seven different types of rice
that represent seven continents of the
world, Nasi Tujuh Benua ismadewith
only natural colouring and flavour.
The seven different types of rice are
White Rice (Nasi Putih), Fragrant Rice
(Nasi Lemak), Tomato Rice (Nasi Tomato),
Herbed Rice (Nasi Lemuni), Peanut
Rice (Nasi Kacang), Buttered Rice (Nasi
Minyak) and Spicy Buttered Rice (Nasi
Hujan Panas). Scoopedwith small bowls
and carefully arranged on a big plate, Nasi
Tujuh Benua is servedwith local dishes
(lauk-pauk) like Chicken Kurma, Chilli
Fried Fish and a selection of vegetables.
Looks likewandering around Bayan
Lepas is not a bad idea after all. Do not be
fooled by its Industrial Free Trade Zone
status because Bayan Lepas has a lotmore
to offer.
The Snake Temple is located
just 3km from the airport.
Located in the heart of Bayan Lepas, it
is currently one of the largest shopping
malls on the island of Penang.
recreationwhere you can have a splashing
good time to cool down the island heat. A
lot of local and international events have
taken place at the SPICE Arena indoor
stadium including concerts and expos.
Snakes andPrayers
Perhaps it is time go outside and
experience Bayan Lepas outdoor. The
Snake Temple is amust-visit. Located just
3km fromthe airport, the templewas built
in honour of Chor Soo Kong, a Buddhist
priest and healer who gave shelter to the
snakes.
Upon completion of the temple after
his death, the snakes all moved in on their
own. Do not be alarmed by the name
because the temple is actually a serene
spacewith carvings and statues as well as
trees where the snakes are usually found
coiled at the branches. All the snakes
here have been defanged so there really
is nothing to be scared of. There is also
an exhibition roomwhere the snakes are
kept in tanks. There is a small fee if you
would like to take photos with the snakes.
Penang Aquarium is a better option