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Discover Penang Island
Penang Hill
Great Affordable and Safe
Vacations
Location
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 Jalan
Stesen Bukit.
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Peak is 838 meters.
History
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Funicular railway built by
the British.
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Construction began in 1906
and opened to public on Oct. 21st. 1923.
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Only one of
two in Asia.
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Built by the Colonial British to escape the hot weather in
the lowlands.
Getting There
Bus Service
Take Rapid Penang- Route U204
Bus drop off point is at the Base Station.
Operating times 0610hrs till 2230 hours. Frequency: 30 minutes.
Take the Funicular Railway. Get your return tickets also at the Base station.
For Rest of the Island
serviced by Rapid Penang. Get your Bus Route map
>>
Here
Travel Notes
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Railway Operating Hours 0600hrs - 2130hrs. Daily. Saturdays- Extended till
2330hrs.
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Admission: Adult USD1.05 (RM4.00)
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Halfway up you need to
switch trains.
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Unique Forest enclave with
Beautiful English Style Cottages and Bungalows.
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There are Jungle treks-accessible and safe.
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You can hike up via the
Botanical Gardens, takes about 3 hours for a physically fit person.
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Night time it gets quite cool. about 3 deg C
to 5 Deg C or even lower on windy days, than the Lowlands.
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Breath taking view of the city.
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At the peak there is a quaint Hotel called
Bellevue Hotel -only 12 rooms very Nostalgic experience
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There is an aviary located within the hotel
grounds.
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Drop by at the Tea House -they serve tasty
scones and pastry.
Enjoy your stay in
Penang. You are most welcome to leave your comments and share your experience at my
Blog. Thanks - Ian
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