Head to Balik Pulau for a durian-filled weekend getaway in Penang

Balik Pulau in Penang is where durian lovers would go to for a taste of some of the best varieties of the fruit. — Bernama

Balik Pulau beckons as a durian paradise, drawing out-of-state fans who are willing to travel to Penang to savour the unrivalled taste of the King of Fruits.

Nestled behind Bukit Bendera and facing the Indian Ocean and the Melaka Straits, this small town draws both local and foreign tourists eager to try over 30 varieties of durian, some of which can only be found here.