Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia

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Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks near the center of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located 9 km west of the centre of George Town. …

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Apr 1, 2025
You can drive, hike or take the funicular to get to the top. It is certainly worth the effort. There are fabulous views and some great temples to look at. There are also monkeys playing in the tre…Full review by PBPG
Mar 31, 2025
Enjoyed our visit to penang hill and the habitat. On the day we visited, there were no queues and the funicular was not too crowded. The journey to the top was enjoyable, very smooth and nice views a…Full review by Chris B
Mar 25, 2025
A visit to Penang is not complete without a visit to Penang Hill. We visited early afternoon and the queue for tickets was not large and we did not have to wait long for the funicular railway. We tho…Full review by JR_Essex

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Q:
How much is it cost to go up on the cable train and return for a non resident, tourist, Adult and Senior ??
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Adult Ticket (13 - 59 Years Old) Two-way ticket access Normal Lane @ RM 30 Fast Lane @ RM 80 Senior Citizen Ticket (60 Years Old & Above) Two-way ticket access Normal Lane …
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Adult Ticket (13 - 59 Years Old) Two-way ticket access Normal Lane @ RM 30 Fast Lane @ RM 80 Senior Citizen Ticket (60 Years Old & Above) Two-way ticket access Normal Lane @ RM 30 Fast Lane @ RM 60
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Can I visit at night
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Hi we went early morning as we were flying out late that day, but reading other peoples comments it looks like the last train down is supposed to be 2200. Hope that helps
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What is the operating hours of Penang Hill?
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Penang Hill’s ticket counters open every day from 6.15am to 9.15pm while the funicular service runs from 6.30am to 11.00pm (last trip from the Upper...
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