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Penang Hill
Sight4.4 · 17 311≈ 3 hEntry: ~40 MYR
Rising 833 meters above George Town, Penang Hill is Malaysia's oldest British colonial hill station, established in the late 18th century as a cool mountain refuge. Visitors ascend via a rapid funicular railway cutting through ancient tropical rainforest. At the summit, cool breezes complement heritage colonial bungalows, Hindu and Muslim shrines, the pristine The Habitat canopy walkway, and spectacular vistas stretching to Penang Bridge.
Highlights
- Scenic funicular train ride ascending through lush tropical mountain rainforest
- Breathtaking 360-degree panorama of George Town, Penang Island, and mainland coast
- The Habitat nature trail featuring a treetop canopy walkway and Curtis Crest bridge
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:30 – 23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:30 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 06:30 – 23:00 |
| Thu | 06:30 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 06:30 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 06:30 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 06:30 – 23:00 |
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