Evergreen Penang Hill

Penang Hill,the only hill station with a funicular train in Malaysia.
A must go hill resorts for visitors to this booming tropical island,
famously known as the Pearl of the Orient.
for its exceptionally nice view,colonial feel,
ambiance and its cool evening temperature
now with the last train down at 10pm on weekdays
and 11pm on weekends.
train-schedule





Besides enjoying the good food in Penang,
this place is a must go for everyone,
as the slogan goes
'You've Never been to Penang unless you've been to Penang Hill.'



Penang viewed from David Brown's Sky Terrace.







tea time at Sky terrace.


For first timers,
it's best to take the buggy ride
with a local driver just to
hear his short story on the history of the hill.







Umbrella view from Summit Road.





An old Victorian era postbox


The Pearl of the Orient



Care for a ride of 1923~1977,
Swiss made all the way including the latest generation ones.




Swiss made funicular Train



The old cannon.







This scorpion stings.





Binocular view point.



and back to the storeroom for safekeeping.



Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan Temple.











Into the time tunnel









Glowing at dusk



Night view from David Brown's Sky Terrace.




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