Penang Botanical Gardens
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“Once a granite quarry, Penang's Botanical Gardens were founded in 1884 by Charles Curtis, a tireless British plant lover who collected the original specimens and became the first curator.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"A nearby cascade of water has given Penang Botanic Gardens the widely known nickname of the "Waterfall Gardens"...the gardens lie in a deep valley and feature 30 hectares of tropical forests. "
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Keep an eye out for long-tailed macaques, dusky leaf monkeys, and black giant squirrels, and be sure not to feed the monkeys—there are plenty of signs to remind you and a steep fine for anyone who breaks the law.
Frommer's
"Covering 30 hectares (74 acres) of landscaped grounds, this botanical garden was established by the British in 1884, with grounds that are perfect for a shady walk."
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Time Out
"Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the waterfall gardens, was established by the British in 1884 on an old granite quarry site."
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