Lower Station
Viaduct Station
Top Station
Top Station
Penang Hill Train Station
By Forest Ang
There are many stations from Lower Station at Air Itam to Top Station at Penang Hill. Anyone can stop at any of the station by informing the conducter on the coach. Other stops and stations are Moniot Halt, Tunnel Station, Claremont Station and others.
One can reached the top station of Penang Hill at about 735m above sea level within 30 minutes from lower station at Air Itam. Within the vicinity of the top station are the tea kiosk, food court, police station, post office, Bellevue Hotel, Bel Retiro, mosque and Hindu temple.
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Penang Hill is the first hill resort in Malaysia. Although it was originally called Flagstaff Hill, the locals have always affectionately referred to it as Bukit Bendera (Flag Hill). It got its name when a flag on Bel Retiro was used as a beacon for signalling to Fort Cornwallis at the north-eastern tip of Penang Island.
The highest point in Penang Hill is about 830 metres above sea level. The temperature on the hilltop is considerably cooler than the coast. During weekdays, the hill is relatively quiet and can serve as a recuperative getaway for those who want to get away from the city heat.
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