Penang hill is one of the most popular tourist attractions located within the Air itam suburb, 9 km (5.6 mi) west of the center of George Town, Penang Island Malaysia. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera. Bukit Bendera is 735 m (2,411 ft) above sea level and the area includes Tiger Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Bukit Laksamana, or Admiral Hill, Haliburton’s Hill, and Government Hill.
Penang Hill Railway:
Penang Hill Railway is The most popular way to the visit top of the hill. There are two stations the lower station that is Air Itam, and the other top station’s. Bukit Bendera railway first opened in 1923 as a two-section railway, the railway system was overhauled in 2010. The railway journey usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes only.
Getting Here: From George Town, you can go to Bukit Bendera by using public transport Rapid Penang bus Number 204. You can travel by car because there has a new multi-story car park for the visitor. Taxi also available on this route.
Penang hill opening hours:
Bukit Bendera ticket counters operation hours Start from 6.15 am to 10.00 pm. The funicular service starts at 6.30 am and the last service is at 11.00 pm from Upper Station.
Address: Perbadanan Bukit Bendera, Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, Air Itam, 11500 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Website: www.penanghill.gov.my
Penang hill attractions:
Bukit Bendera is the best lookouts point in Penang Island. Offering panoramic views of the Sea, Gorge town city, Penang island, and the mainland. Little Village, Earthquake & Typhoon, Love Lock, Henna & Spa, Dinosaur & Aviary Garden, Owl Museum also is the best attractions in Bukit Bendera.
Penang hill restaurant:
There are many restaurants in top of hill like David Brown, Local delight at its best, Astaka or Cliff Cafe, Kacang Putih for all, The Habitat Cafe, Kopi Hutan you can try as you like.
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