THE fruit farms of Balik Pulau thrive with amazing arrays of tropical fruits from the months of June to August. Venture out to most markets and one would find rambutan, duku, langsat, cempedak, durian, mangosteen, etc, in abundance. While these fruits can be eaten as is, some fruit enthusiasts use them in recipes like in the famous Penang rojak, tempoyak, pickles, ice creams, shakes, etc.

Many of the farms retail these fruits fresh off the trees and organise hiking tours around the orchards. Many Penangites also swear that the durian that come from the orchards of Balik Pulau are the best in Malaysia.

Related links

• Balik Pulau Durian Farm Visit – Pondok Upeh (What2see, 15.06. 10)
• Hiking up to Balik Pulau Fruit Plantation (Tabblo, 13.06.09)
• Balik Pulau Lookout | Anjung Indah | Scenic View, Local Farm Fruits and Eateries (My Wise Wife, 18.05.09)

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