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From the top of the Penang Hill, we can see the Penang island with The Komtar, George Town and penang bridge. Leave a Comment
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Penang Hill is also a hot tourist place in Penang. Situated about 6 kilometer from Georgetown, the highest peak here is 2,450 ft above sea level. One can take the famous Penang Hill's Cable Car to go to the top of Penang Hill just to buy the only RM4.00 ticket. During the cable car ride, you enjoy the view of the rain forest. The cable car speed is quite slow, but I guess it is necessary also as the ride will take us along a very stiff passage. To go up and down, one need to take 2 cable car ride with a middle pit stop to exchange car.
Once reaches the top, the environment is so cooling and beautiful as you can view Penang from the top of the hill. Some souvenir shops is also here on top of this hill, if you wanted to buy souvenir, PLEASE BUY ON THE TOP OF THE HILL NOT AT THE BOTTOM as the price on the top is much more cheaper that one in the bottom.
The freshness of the air on the top is really good and its a perfect getaway from the city environment. There is a mosque, Hindu Temple and a church on top of the hill. Phone: 0126230441
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There are pleasant views of bungalows along the way and pitcher plants growing on the side of the tracks. The first train up leaves the station at Air Itam at 6.30 am and every subsequent half hour. Leave a Comment
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The easiest way to get up there is to ride the tram from the bottom. The ride takes a long time, about 30 mins, but is very enjoyable.
It costs only a few ringgit.
The hill is 821 metres high and has some nice gardens that you can wander around. Leave a Comment Directions: Outside Georgetown
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I seemed to be the only one interested in going on this excursion but once we got on the furnicular train that goes up the hill everything changed. Everyone agreed that this is a "must do thing" for anyone who goes to Penang. The view from the top is breathtaking. Leave a Comment Address: Ask any taxi driver
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Take an enjoyable funicular rail ride up Penang Hill, 830m above sea level, to have a panoramic view of Georgetown. Penang Hill was established as a cool hill retreat during the colonial days. It was originally called Flagstaff Hill, the locals have always affectionately referred to it as Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera.
The ride takes 30 minutes, with a change of trains in the middle. Along the way you can see bits of wild-looking jungle, possibly some jungle wild-life such as monkeys (for some reason or so, people in the tram get excited when they spot these monkeys), old bungalows of the former colonial masters and some other odd buildings.
At the top of the hill, you'll find a hawker centre, souvenir stalls, a mosque, hindu temple, and the old Bellevue hotel. The hotel is one of several hotel cum sanatoriums which originally dotted the hilltops. The Bellevue has definitely seen better days, and the interior in particular has all the charm of a colonial government hospital.
In the garden in front of the Bellevue is a small aviary garden with several species of parrots and a few hornbills. The birds are beautiful but the cages are a bit too small for them to have room to fly and socialize.
Nature lovers can opt to take a six-kilometre hike up by nature trails accessible from the Botanical Gardens (if you're really in the mood for a lot of exercise).
Funicular train ride return tickets are at RM$4 for adults and RM$2 for children.
Admission to the Bellevue Hotel Aviary Garden is RM$4.
Best time to go is in the late afternoon to catch the sunset and enjoy the night view of Georgetown.
Avoid going to Penang Hill during the weekends and Public Holiday. Long queues and you'd probably be packed like sardines in the tram. Not a good idea...! Just waiting to go on the tram can be such a frustrating experience for some during the peak periods! Leave a Comment Address: Penang Hill, Bukit Bendera, Air ItamPhone: 04 8283263
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 View of Kek Lok Si going up
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This was part of an around the island bus tour that included driving to the top of Penang Hill. On the way you pass through a Malay kampung, clove, nutmeg, rubber and durian plantations. Leave a Comment
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