Located in the Air Itam suburb, Penang Hill is an ideal location for tourists to enjoy while on their trip to Malaysia, it is more commonly known by its Malay name Butik Bendera. This beautiful hill resort encompasses a number of gorgeous peaks on Penang Island making it a popular tourist attraction. The first colonial hill station developed in Peninsular Malaysia, on a clear day the view from the top of the hill is simply mesmerizing. The easiest and possibly the most popular way to the top of the hill is via the Penang Hill Railway. This Swiss-designed funicular is the oldest system of its kind in the world it is located at the base of the hill and stretches for a whopping 2007 meters along the hill, however, the beautiful hilltop has an alternative route which can be reached by road but this is reserved for the hillside residents. For those who enjoy hiking, you can sign up for an 8 km hike up the beautiful hillside. There are numerous stops along the way where you can rest and stock up on your energy. At the end of the funicular station, there are numerous places to eat at, buy souvenirs or just explore nature and the views. This luxurious and delightful site is tailor-made for family vacations creating everlasting memories.
It is 8.4km away from the city center.
You can reach there by Taxi.
Taxi Fare: 3Rm/km
Sunday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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