Avatar Secret Garden

A section of Penang's natural rainforest has been decked out in colorful LED and optic fiber lights, creating a mystical setting centered around a large banyan tree bearing an uncanny resemblance to the movie's sacred spirit tree, Eywa. Spend a night in Pandora as you follow the designated path, stopping for plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

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Stone statue at carpark entrance

Hedged archway on the beach

Horse-shaped hedge on the beach

Rock groin

Beach area at sunset

Optic fiber lights resembling the "Avatar" tree

Entering the Avatar Garden

Stone statue near the entrance

Entrance to Avatar Secret Garden at night

Wooden walkway leading through the garden

Coloured lights illuminating natural plants

LED tulips

Stone statue with floral offering

Walking around the Avatar Garden

Who Will Like Avatar Secret Garden

Nature Lover

Watch a colorful sunset as you wander along the nearby stretch of sandy beach before the garden lights come to life.

Entertainment Specialist

Walk in the footsteps of Jake Sully as you meander through the Pandora-inspired garden and relive your favorite scenes from "Avatar". Sorry, you won't find any mountain banshees to ride.

Bucketlist Bandit

Pose for a selfie under optic fiber lights resembling Eywa from the movie "Avatar".

Photography Whiz

Capture a romantic sunset at the beach before setting up your tripod for stunning night scenes that you won't find anywhere else.

Fun Expert

Climb the rocky groin and explore beachfront statues before exploring the magical, illuminated garden that springs to life from the imagination.

Insider Tips For Avatar Secret Garden

• The garden is technically open all day, but there's not much point visiting during daylight. Lights turn on at 7:30pm.
• Watch out for scammers trying to charge tourists a phony entrance fee. There's a small charge for parking but entrance is free.
• Watch the movie Avatar before visiting to refresh your memory.

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Food & Drink

• Pearl Garden Café - Beachside restaurant serving seafood. Signature dishes are coal-baked crabs and salt-baked prawns.

Backstory

The Avatar Secret Garden opened during Chinese New Year 2017, combining Penang's natural beauty with the world of Pandora from the 2009 movie "Avatar". The garden is mostly visited by locals and Malay tourists and is lesser-known by international tourists.

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