1. at the foot of Penang Hill
Although I have been to Penang numerous times, I have never been up Penang Hill. Well, travelling as a family, concurrence from all members was required and there was always somewhere more interesting to visit.
2. Penang Hill train
3. in the train
So, this trip to 1440-acre Penang Hill was my first, and made possible by Gaya Travel Magazine and Tourism Malaysia Penang.
4. Penang Hill Owl Museum
5. Penang Hill
Located in Air Itam on the island of Penang, the local name for Penang Hill is Bukit Bendera, which means Flagstaff Hill, the hill’s original name. The hill was aptly named based on the fluttering flag from a flagpole at Bel Retiro, the home of the then Governor of Penang, which was used as a signal transmitter.
6. Pearl of the Orient
7. Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan Temple
Penang Hill is 823 metres above sea level and is the first and oldest colonial hill resort in Malaysia, dating back to 1700s. It was the lookout point for Captain Sir Francis Light, acknowledged as the founder of Penang.
8. cannon
9. a view of Penang below
The greater Penang Hill encompasses several hills such as Strawberry Hill, Halliburton’s Hill, Government Hill and Tiger Hill. Western Hill is the highest among them with an elevation of 833 metres above sea level.
10. Bel Retiro Mosque
11. Guard House
The best way to ascend the hill is via the Penang Hill train. This fourth generation system with an air-conditioned train only takes four minutes per trip.
12. second generation train
13. Penang Hill Lovelock
This is a far cry from the old days when trains took ages and the first class air-conditioned cabin was only for the whites (British), who went up Penang Hill to escape from the scorching tropical heat in the lower lying areas of the island.
14. love locks
15. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Penang Hill’s funicular track stretches a distance of 1996 metres from the Lower to Upper Station, making it the longest track in Asia. Meanwhile, its tunnel, at 79 metres long and 3 metres wide with a steepness of 27.9° is the steepest tunnel track in the world.
16. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
17. panoramic view of Penang
In 2013, Penang Hill attracted more than 1.2 million visitors. It’s not surprising as there are much to do there, from soaking in the beautiful panoramic view of Georgetown to exploring the various flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Guided nature tours are also available for a fee.
18. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Penang Hill Train Fare:
Adult (MyKad) – RM10
Child (4 – 12 years) – RM4
Senior citizens (55 years old and above) – RM4
Students (with student pass) – RAM4
Disabled (with OKU card) – complimentary
19. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Adult (Standard) – RM30
Child (4 – 12 years) – RM15
Senior citizens (55 years old and above) – RM30
Students (with student pass) – RAM15
Disabled (with disability card) – complimentary
20. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Family packages are also available. The ticketing counter at the Lower Station closes at 9.30pm (weekdays) and 10.30pm (weekends / public holidays / school holidays).
21. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Train schedule:
Weekdays: 6.30am – 10pm (last train from Upper Station)
Weekends / Public Holidays / School Holidays: 6.30am – 11pm (last train from Upper Station)
22. English tea at David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace
For further information, contact:
Penang Hill Corporation
Add: Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, 11500 Air Itam, Penang.
Tel: +604-8288880 / 8288861
Fax: +604-8288862
Email: info@penanghill.gov.my
Web: www.penanghill.gov.my
23. panoramic view of Penang
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