Located in 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the city center of Georgetown, Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks, the major hill system of Penang. Also known by the local name as “Bukit Bendera” which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. With elevation of about 833 m (2723 ft), Penang Hill has proved that it is one of the main attractions not only to international but also to domestic visitors. One can escape from the heat of the tropical city of Georgetown for it is much cooler than in the city below. It is about 3 degrees cooler than the places near the coast. The cooling and serenity of the hill especially on top of the peak provide calmness, relaxation and is a place to relax and refresh.

One can either go up the hills by foot or by riding on the famous red Swiss made funicular train. As the railway was built in 1923, the funicular train takes about 20 to 25 minutes to reach to the top. It cost of RM 4.50 per person, one way and it can carry a maximum of 80 passengers per trip. As you ride on the funicular, you will pass several small stations, small hotels as well as guesthouses on this stretch. Yet, if you were to take the train to the hilltop you are going to miss on what nature has to offer such as a mist covered valley, giant bamboo tress, crystal cool pond, farm, birds as well as various species of plants. Also, one can rent on a 4WD vehicle to go up to the hill top. The service is provided by Bellevue Hotel and it cost from RM 70.00 to RM 130.00 depending on your location.

Some of the activities to enjoy in Penang Hill include:

Visiting a Bird Santuary 
Canopy Walk 
Visiting an Indian Temple and Mosque, which is build side by side.

Getting there

It takes about 40 minutes drive from George Town.
Experience the flora of Penang Hills which include some of the interesting plant such as Dipterocarp forest, parasitic plant, Exorhopalia Ruficeps, Hazel Maingaya Malayana and many more.
Experience the Fauna such as wild boars, squirrels, monkeys, tree shrews, civets, flying lemurs, flying civets, bats, can be easily sighted. 
Bird watch as there are 100 species or 80% of the birds found on Penang Island. They range from the common garden species to rare deep forest inhabitants.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Georgetown, Tanjung Bungah and the mainland.
Visit the souvenir shop at the ground

Address:
Jalan Bukit Bendera
11500 Bukit Bendera, Pulau Pinang

GPS:
5.408274, 100.276894

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