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Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks on Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located within the Air Itam suburb, 9 km west of the center of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
The Penang Hill Railway is a one-section funicular railway which climbs the Penang Hill from Air Itam, on the outskirts of the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The railway first opened in 1923 as a two-section railway, but was overhauled in 2010 into a one-section system.
Funicular Railway Schedule & Ticket Prices. The Penang Hill Train (Penang Hill Funicular Railway) is located in Air Itam on Penang Island, Malaysia and takes you up to the top of Penang Hill, known in Malay as Bukit Bendera. Photo of the train line up to the top of the hill.
Ever wonder how the renowned Penang Hill Funicular Railway and the funiculars run without hiccups. Take a look at behind-the-scene exposes of the unsung heroes who keep the railway operations in intact condition every day.
Maximize your visit to Penang Hill and hop on the famous funicular railway! Book your train tickets via Klook and choose between a regular of fast lane admission!
Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks on Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located within the Air Itam suburb, 9 km west of the center of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
Feb 22, 2024 · The Penang Hill Funicular Train is the most popular way to visit Penang Hill, and it’s not surprising. It’s easy, fun and a good price. The railway was completed in 1923 when Penang Hill was a British colonial hill station.
THESE DAYS, ascending Penang Hill takes mere minutes. All one has to do is purchase a ticket and board the air-conditioned funicular trains serving the hill—a breeze compared to yesteryears.But in fact, building a railway up the 735m tall hill was by no means an easy feat.
The most popular and convenient way to get to Penang Hill is by riding the iconic Penang Hill Funicular Train! Located at the foot of Penang Hill, this Swiss-designed funicular runs on one of the oldest funicular systems in the world, and will take you to the top past lush greenery.
The colonial-era railway is one of the top attractions in Penang but how much do you know about it?
