Penang Hill Funicular Ticket - Non-Malaysian
Description
Enjoy visiting Penang Hill, the oldest British Hill Station in Southeast Asia, dated late 1700’s. The highest peak of Penang Hill stands at 833 meters (2,732ft) above sea level. The funicular track stretches a distance of 1,996 meters (1.99KM) from lower to Upper Station which is the longest in Asia. During the whole day, travelers will enhance their experience, maximizing the stunning views and resolving space needs. This is a Small-Group Tour limited to 15 people.
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• Penang Hill is the oldest British Hill Station in Southeast Asia, dated late 1700’s • The highest peak of Penang Hill stands at 833 meters (2,732ft) above sea level • The funicular track stretches a distance of 1,996 meters (1.99KM) from lower to Upper Station which is the longest in Asia • Penang Hill funicular tunnel, at 79 meters (258ft) long and 10feet (3.0m) wide with a steepness of 27.9degree, is the steepest tunnel track in the world Viewing Deck - At the apex of the hill near to the train station the focus is on enhancing visitors experience, maximizing the stunning views and resolving space needs.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be sent at the time of booking
- You will be required to display this confirmation voucher and present your passport at the time of redemption at the Penang Hill ticketing counters
- Wear Comfortable clothes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travelers to take the funicular train at Penang Hill Lower Station. The trip to Upper Station takes less than 5 minutes. Attractions are placed at Penang Hill Upper Station.
Reviews(560)
One of the essential things to do in Penang. Went in the morning and it was well worth it. Not too crowded. The hill over looks Georgetown and the straits. Very beautiful.
Was unhappy with the buggy services as they said rm40 for one hour but actually only 20 mins ride. Be careful if u decided to use the buggy and just make sure they are honest
Well worth a visit. Fast, clean carriages whisk you to the top station effortlessly and quietly. Wife was using walking stick due to broken leg and was helped onto carriage without requesting. 1 and a half hour wait for next train so paid for priority boarding.( Double the normal fare and well worth it.) No waiting going up and about 15 minutes wait coming down. Fabulous views with easy walking to different view spots. Food and drinks available and limited seating.
The experience was great. I highly recommend the fast track lane. You just go the counter and give them the paper with the printed barcode. It’s difficult to pull up on phone due to the slow internet.
We booked fast track tickets, so no waiting in long lines. Well worth doing this trip it is a great view from the top.
Penang Hill is definitely worth a visit, although you have to take into account the crowds. We had a queue of about 45 minutes. We had taken a priority ticket (double the normal price) and were therefore able to skip the long line. It was definitely worth it for us. There are several activities to do at the summit, but all of these cost extra money separately. The buggy ride of about 10 minutes was fun, especially thanks to the driver of buggy number 08. He did this with such enthusiasm and a big smile that he made the experience extra fun. We also had lunch in the restaurant on top. The food was fine, but also there we found the prices a bit on the high side. We also thought the Treetop Walk was worthwhile, although we found the prices of some activities quite sturdy. All in all a nice experience, but keep in mind crowds and extra costs.
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)! We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. We hope you have the opportunity to visit Edgecliff Gallery@Penang Hill -- a must-stop museum gallery to discover Penang Hill’s history, heritage, biodiversity, culture and the iconic funicular railway during your next visit. You might as well want to join our free guided nature and heritage walks to explore Penang Hill's nature and heritage at their best next time. Thank you.
It was quite an interesting journey up seeing the sights, I was lucky to be at the back of the funicular so I had an amazing view
We took the funicular to reach the top of the hill where we finally had a bit of freshness. The hill offers a wide panorama of the city of Georgetown and the island of Penang. At the top, there is food available and a chance to enjoy the view. The ascent is made by a steep train that is quite impressive. But it’s great!
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)! We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. We hope you have the opportunity to visit Edgecliff Gallery@Penang Hill -- a must-stop museum gallery to discover Penang Hill’s history, heritage, biodiversity, culture and the iconic funicular railway during your next visit. You might as well want to join our free guided nature and heritage walks to explore Penang Hill's nature and heritage at their best next time. Thank you.
Penang Hill is at an altitude of about 800 m. On top of the hill the temperature is agreable making the walk quite comfortable. The funicular tickets can be bought at the ticket counter,cost 21 MYR per pax. This is the longest funicular in Asia and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the top. It ascends almost vertically at the start before turning abruptly to the right. The views are spectular. Once on top,one can wander around taking in the views. After passing a few shops you reach The Habitat. A natural reserve (UNESCO) with an impressive rich flora and fauna. Walking the canopy walk was great,we were very lucky to see a giant squirrel on a tree searching for fruits and several leaf monkeys. Also on top you can find a nice little restaurant attached to the gift shop,a mosque and a Hindu temple . A great experience.
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)! We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. We hope you have the opportunity to visit Edgecliff Gallery@Penang Hill -- a must-stop museum gallery to discover Penang Hill’s history, heritage, biodiversity, culture and the iconic funicular railway during your next visit. You might as well want to join our free guided nature and heritage walks to explore Penang Hill's nature and heritage at their best next time. Thank you.
Best experience as a family..from the food to the beaches, shopping and things to do highly recommend it.
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)! We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. We hope you have the opportunity to visit Edgecliff Gallery@Penang Hill -- a must-stop museum gallery to discover Penang Hill’s history, heritage, biodiversity, culture and the iconic funicular railway during your next visit. You might as well want to join our free guided nature and heritage walks to explore Penang Hill's nature and heritage at their best next time. Thank you.
