Night Scene @ Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks, the major hill system of Penang, Malaysia. It is located six kilometers from the city centre of George Town. It stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. Penang Hill is also known by its Malay name Bukit Bendera (Flag Hill).

The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway in Air Itam. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of RM1.5 million. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. The 2,007 m (1 mile 435 yard) journey takes about half an hour and the train may stop at intermediate stations upon request.