Penang Hill, Summit and mountain destination in George Town, Malaysia
The summit rises 735 meters above sea level, offering views of George Town, the Malacca Strait, and the surrounding rainforest landscape.
British colonizers established the first access path to Penang Hill in 1788, creating a mountain retreat to escape the coastal heat and malaria.
The hill features colonial architecture, including bungalows and the David Brown's Restaurant, reflecting the British influence on Malaysian heritage.
The funicular railway operates daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM, transporting visitors to the summit in modern air-conditioned carriages.
The Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve contains century-old virgin rainforest with 2,456 plant species and 152 species of birds.
Location: Timur Laut
Elevation above the sea: 735 m
Website: https://penanghill.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 5.42287,100.26570
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.
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