Penang Avatar Secret Garden
Penang Avatar Secret Garden
Penang Avatar Secret Garden
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Linda W
58 contributions
Jan 2020
We saw this attraction advertised so thought we would give it a try as it was not far from where we were staying. It`s not too far past Tesco . Go at night if in the vicinity but don`t make a special trip to see as it`s not great. There was a man collecting MYR 1 per person and more to park. Malay locals always have better deals so don`t feel discriminated by it. They are mostly poor people but MYR1 is very cheap conpared to other attractions in USA or Canada. It only takes 15 mins to walk around the lights displayed on trees. The pictures make it look better than it is. As l say don`t make a special trip to see it.
Written March 1, 2020
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Mandjje
Sassenheim, The Netherlands243 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is hardly an attraction. It is 1 tree with lights hanging on it. It looks way better on pictures, so look at those and safe yourself the disappointment. You can take a 5 minute walk around it, almost trip 10 times because its dark and has a bad path. Cheater bums at the entrance will force you to pay for this free 'garden'. It was a complete waste of time and Grab fare.
Written February 27, 2020
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Faisal Adnan
Balik Pulau, Malaysia7 contributions
Sep 2020
Good Experience
1) Nice decorations. In the darkness night, between the trees; there is the light with different colors.
2) The sound of the ocean, making it a peaceful place to be.
Note
1) Please be aware of your steps. As the trail is a bit dark.
2) Not so much maintenance nowadays.
3) The parking is a bit tricky. If you park outside, it may cost you RM5.00 (given to some "smuggler"). However if you want to park inside (temple's compound), you need to drive between local Chinese houses.
1) Nice decorations. In the darkness night, between the trees; there is the light with different colors.
2) The sound of the ocean, making it a peaceful place to be.
Note
1) Please be aware of your steps. As the trail is a bit dark.
2) Not so much maintenance nowadays.
3) The parking is a bit tricky. If you park outside, it may cost you RM5.00 (given to some "smuggler"). However if you want to park inside (temple's compound), you need to drive between local Chinese houses.
Written October 7, 2020
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Nur H
24 contributions
Nov 2019
Were here several times and the lights never failed to mesmerize me.
If you're driving to this place, there will be uncle2 pow parking fee. Way to avoid them? Park outside of the temples, just walk a lil bit further.
This place could be quite hot as people swamped in at the same time.
If you're driving to this place, there will be uncle2 pow parking fee. Way to avoid them? Park outside of the temples, just walk a lil bit further.
This place could be quite hot as people swamped in at the same time.
Written January 21, 2020
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Zee
3 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Not recommended. Imagine the parking hassle, and having to pay RM5 for it and you end up spending only about 15 mins at most walking around. That’s all. It’s just a small area, with friendly dogs around the temples. Please don’t drive all the way here for this unless if you are around the area.
Written June 27, 2020
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Heng Y
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
DO NOT VISIT , PLACE CLOSED DOWN DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE. NO MORE LIGHT THERE.
No more avatar secret garden anymore. Its closed
No more avatar secret garden anymore. Its closed
Written March 6, 2024
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Lina Lena
Subang Jaya, Malaysia25 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
1) Nothing to see.
2) Waste your money.
3) Waste your time.
4) Everything here is about money, money and money but nothing is here!! Totally empty.
5) Dont come...just...DONT! ( unless u dont know what to do with your money)
2) Waste your money.
3) Waste your time.
4) Everything here is about money, money and money but nothing is here!! Totally empty.
5) Dont come...just...DONT! ( unless u dont know what to do with your money)
Written November 13, 2018
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June
Singapore, Singapore43 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
These are the only 2 spots where you can take pic. Absolute waste of time .. it is within a temple. I heard even some of the Malaysians who visited this place for the first time , making comments about how lousy this place is. I would not recommend this place at all
Written December 15, 2018
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Yunni G
Tangerang, Indonesia50 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Can't wait to share this with tourist fellow. Don't go to the only seafood restaurant at Avatar! The seafood stall owner is super rude! No reserve, no table, he said. We saw a few empty table. When we were about to leave, he lured us back IF we bought crab from him. Fine with us as there was no choice and we were hungry already. They way he took order is forceful! Forcing us to buy 5kg of crab! Then we order 2 kg of crab, fried prawn, fried oyster, and fried rice/bihun/kwetiau (different stall). The crab and prawn still tasted fishy! The fried bihun/kwetiau was so horrible - like it was only showered with salt water only! The price was not cheap, horrible taste and super rude seafood owner - this is the worst experience in my Penang trip!
About the garden itself, we only went to first stop only. It is dark stairs to go up and very crowded (Saturday nite), so we decided not to continue going up.
About the garden itself, we only went to first stop only. It is dark stairs to go up and very crowded (Saturday nite), so we decided not to continue going up.
Written August 19, 2018
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Jay S
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May 2018 • Friends
The place is not worth going anymore. Rude caretakers plus atmosphere is not the same anymore. They are charging entrance fee RM 1 which is ridiculous from the beginning. It is not that I can't pay for it. It is the way they are taking advantage of the public property which is not theirs. They explained to me that due to a change of government (From BN to PR) which is ridiculous and they implemented it since Nov 2017 (before government is changed). So their mind changed from non-money oriented to money oriented. If you argued against them, they will turn into gangsters and started threatening me. Felt cheated all these years local peoples promoting this beautiful place has turned to their greed. I am not recommending this place anymore. End of story
Written June 18, 2018
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None. Only parking charges if your park in the compound. Around RM5
Written February 6, 2020
When I came in February the place was great. It was clean and all the lights was on. Yesterday in Mid April I went back and apparently the main lights that are hanging down the big tree was off and the place was full of trash as if it starts to get abandoned. What is going on?
Written April 19, 2019
You can catch a 101 or 102 from Komtar will cost about 2 Ringgits get off at Tescos or the the one after and from there you have to walk. It is not sign pist d you have to walk through a little village, but not far and well worth it. GRAB is a good alternative 7 Ringitts and if you have the app can catch it too the door and will pick you up from The same place. Go at dusk so you can see the topiary as well as the lights.
Written June 12, 2018
The lights come on every night, just as it gets dark, about 7.30pm.
I'm not sure what time they turn off.
Written September 2, 2017
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