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Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)
Hill system with hill resort (highest point 833m above sea level) about 6km from city centre of Georgetown. Bukit Bendera is 735m above sea level and can be reached by Penang Hill Railway
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The railway journey (2km) takes about half an hour. Alternatively there is a 5.1km tarred road. It’s also a popular hiking route and takes about 2 to 3 hours hike to reach the top.
Opening Hours:
Penang Hills - Opens 7 days a week
Train service - Going up, 6:30am to 9:30pm. Saturday extend until
11:30pm
Going down, 6:45am to 9:15pm. Saturday extend until 11:15pm
Bellevue Bird Park - Opens seven days a week, 9am to 6pm
Admission:
Train - RM4 per trip
Bellevue Hotel Bird Park - RM4 (Adult), RM2 (Children)
Taxi from George Town about RM20, from Batu Feringghi about RM30 - to the foot
hill only. To get on top of the hill you need 4WD vehicle.
Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) Links:
Penang Hills Forest Explorers: Penang Hill
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