probably allocates 30 minutes at this place is sufficient did not receive a warm welcome or acknowledgement from the receptionist or the sales lady. it was a sad moment. but things change when another lady comes and she really a nice person whom spent time with us and sharing story of nutmeg and its benefits. if you wish to buy products make from nutmeg, you should consider buying at here. not that wanted to advertise for them, takes example concentrated nutmeg syrup - theirs is more refreshing and the nutmeg taste is more than the one I have bought from a famous food chain selling Penang specialities in Penang town. it has more sugary taste than nutmeg. hence don't rush to buy any nutmeg products in town if your are visiting Ghee Hup Nutmeg factory. give yourself a...
Read moreEasy to find, driving down to the factory from the main road can be a little scary with its steep slope down. But well worth a visit - Ah Kong there is passionate about telling us all about nutmeg and how to tell the difference between "boy" & "girl" nutmeg fruit.
And he was a sweetheart to give me quite a few samples of dried unripe nutmeg seed to perfume my car, as well as the wondrous alien-looking ripe nutmeg seed that is bright red streaked with black. Reasonably priced nutmeg oil, balm, nutmeg tea and nutmeg cordial, great as gifts as well as own...
Read moreStopped here randomly on a tour around the island. We saw some weather signs on the road pointing us tons nutmeg factory and thought why not stop in.
Not a huge amount to see but there's a little shop under a temple. Been estab4since 1953 I believe and the store has all sorts of pics of the process and nutmeg products.
Nutmeg ointments, drinks, various balms, whole nutmegs etc. they also sell some pickled fruit and the pickled mangos are delicious.
I wish the temple above was open to the public but perhaps it's for family use.
Cool stop...
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