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An unexpectedly pleasant excursion. Unexpected because I did not know anything about Penang Hill beforehand.
A funicular railway in 2 sections takes visitors to the top of the hill for a great view of the island. It is a nice piece of Swiss engineering. The top of the hill is 831m above sea level.
On the way up you will see troops of monkeys (long-tailed macaques, I think) and maybe a few individual monkeys at the top scavenging around rubbish bins.
There is a Hidu temple and a mosque at the top of the hill. There is also a hotel with a balcony restaurant which is good for a snack and drink. The balcony has jade vines growing over it to provide some shade. If you look carefully at the vines you will see small, green pit vipers coiled up! Don't worry. They won't fall on to your table and they will leave you alone if you leave them alone.
The last train back is at 9pm and the return train ride costs 4 ringgits.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Tanjung Bungah night market on Tuesday nights is a good place to go for murtabak, putu mayong, ban chang kuih, laksa, satay... Some of the food stalls in the market are also open.
cheap fruits and lots of interesting knick knacks are on sale-hair clips, magnets..
Written Aug 20, 2010
Address: at Tanjung Bungah market
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Ferringhi Beach - Batu Ferringhi - is at the northern coast of Penang Island. It's very popular with the locals.
Foreigners would stay at the beach hotels and do their shopping at the numerous art galleries, stalls and shops.
Written Nov 8, 2005
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Here's a alook at the entrance .. as u walk along the pathway there will be an entrance... and u can purchase your tix before you get in and roam around... interesting place... as u walked in... to forget to snap a photo of the entrance as the signboard up at the entrance stated what year it was there... cool aint it..
Written May 24, 2005
Address: Georgetown Esplanade, Padang Kota Lama, Georgetown
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This is actually a place where Captain Francis Light first landed his foot on way back in the 80s. THe structure was not the original thought but it was rebuilt as per before using stones... before it was wod.
This fort, engrave its name from Charles Cornwallis a very well known and distinguished i would say, a Governor General of India.
Before it's use as a military base for to hinder the French from getting onland and now after all the that... it's to the public as a park and also there's an outdoor theater there..
Updated May 24, 2005
Address: Georgetown Esplanade, Padang Kota Lama, Georgetown
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Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Paradise) a place to be and also the biggest buddhist temple around.. infact in south east asia if im not mistaken... this temple is dedicated to the goddess of mercy. You can see a flacour of chinese , burmese kinda architecture ...
this place is well kept and those who are visiting are forbid to litter and do something unrespectful
Updated May 17, 2005
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butterflies is a favorite of locals and tourists . You can find thousand species of beautiful looking butterfly at the park... also close by for u antiques lover... check out the shop they have located not far from the park itself
Updated May 17, 2005
Address: 830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang
Phone: +604-885-1253
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at the Forestry Museum, tranquil paths, bubbling creeks, and the beauty of nature are all on display . it's located in the middle of Teluk Bahang's recreation forest park. On display throughout the 247-acre park are exhibits on indigenous species of flora and fauna, as well as insects, lizards, and snakes.
Updated May 17, 2005
Address: Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia 11050
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Those who didnt know already the Penang Hill is a major tourist attraction here in Malaysia in the state of Penang. Located more than 2,700 feet above sea level (the top) it give ya a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding areas. To reach the top u can take a ride in the "cable car" for about 30minutes.
Updated May 17, 2005
Address: Waterfall Rd, Penang, Malaysia 10350
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Penang Hill, the island highest point, is situated on the northern part of the island. During British time, it was sought by them as a cool retreat. It takes about ½ hour to get to the top of the hill and along the way, you'll pass through jungle vegetation. At the top of the hill you can find the first railway car ever to display there.
You can find a police station, post office, tea houses, restaurants, food stalls, souvenir shops, and colonial bungalows at the summit. As you stroll along the pathway leading downwards, you can find beautiful flowers lined up along the way. If you're adventurous enough, try trekking along the paths provided. Go eastward, and you'll come to a lovely Botanical Garden.
Written Mar 15, 2003
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