Penang Hill
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Penang Hill is also known as Bukit Bendera in Malay Language. It is the
getaway from the concrete jungle in the hustle bustle of the city of Georgetown.
Penang Hill is Malaysia's first hill station. It was discovered by the legendary
Francis Light when he commissioned the area to be cleared for plantation.
Most tourists visit the hill as it offers serenity and tranquility with
mesmerizing view of Penang and friendly nature. There are quite a number of
activities that can be done on Penang Hill.
You can spend some time to get a taste of the diversity of Malaysian's cultures
by visiting both mosque and Indian temple on the hill. There is a bird sanctuary
and a canopy walk up there too.
If you plan to spend a night or two on the amazing hill, there are bungalows
available for rent with affordable price. It is a hill resort that consists of a
group of peaks. It is 830 meter high and is cooler than the city beneath it. It
is said to be approximately 3 degrees cooler in comparison the places near to
coast.
Getting There
Penang Hill is located in Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia. The hill is situated
about 6km away from the city centre of Georgetown. The best way to travel from
Georgetown to Penang Hill is by bus. Take a Transit Link bus numbered 1 or 101
to get to Ayer Itam Terminal.
There are other buses that can bring you the same destination too. They are Lim
Seng bus No. 91 and minibus No. 21. They will go through Lebuh Chulia and to the
Ayer Itam Terminal. Rapid Penang 201 can get you to Penang Hill too. There, take
the funicular train to the top of Penang Hill.
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