Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill)

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Address: Penang
Admission: Free

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Good Views / Viewpoint, Walking/Hiking

4:51 AM Sunday, May 26
Partly cloudy. Warm.
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Flagstaff Hill is the best known of the group of granite peaks which are Penang Hills. At 735m / 2,411ft it provides brilliant panoramic views of the Georgetown, the Penang Bridge and the Straits of Malacca.

It is accessible via a keen 2-hour hike up walking trails where there are thoughtfully spaced refreshment stops and viewpoints along the way. Alternatively, the 100 year old funicular railway is the more thrilling and memorably steep experience.

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Review by Karen G, October 2012
Doing what: Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple Afternoon Tour

The guide was brilliant, such a nice man and very knowledgeable. The temple was just amazing. We were let down by the weather whilst up Penang Hill but you could appreciate what the views would be like during good weather. Guide also made sure we had the best seats going up and down the hill which was a real plus. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide.

I also did the Island half day tour in the morning. This tour again was really good (amazing scenary) although Snake Temple was a bit of a let down. Despite this the trip is still very much worth doing.

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Review by J C, United Kingdom, February 2011
Doing what: Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple Afternoon Tour

great tour, Philip our guide was excellent, and made it very entertaining and answered every question, we done Botanic gardens instead of Penang hill, but guide was very well up to date with everything. Very recomended

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Review by Anonymous, December 2009
Doing what: Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple Afternoon Tour

A most enjoyable and informative tour. Penang Hill and the funicular railway were very busy, but we had great views of Georgetown and across to Butterworth. Kek Lok Si temple was beautiful. We have seen a lot of temples, but this was by far the biggest and most beautiful. Our guide was very helpful, ensuring we had the best positions on the funicular and showing us the best spots for photographs. Thoroughly recommended.

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