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Penang Hill Funicular Tour: Historic British Hill Station Visit in Southeast Asia
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491 Ratings
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Embark on a small-group tour to Penang Hill, the oldest British Hill Station in Southeast Asia. Explore the historic hill station, enjoy breathtaking views, and ride the longest funicular track in Asia.
Embark on a small-group tour to Penang Hill, the oldest British Hill Station in Southeast Asia. Explore the historic hill station, enjoy breathtaking views, and ride the longest funicular track in Asia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Penang Hill Corporation - • 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…
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Penang Hill Corporation - • 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.
What's Included
- Wheelchair accessible service
- Complimentary Penang Hill Visitor Guide Brochure
- Wheelchair accessible service
- Complimentary Penang Hill Visitor Guide Brochure
What's Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Entrance fee to Habitat, Little Village, Typhoon, Post Office, Owl Museum
- Hotel buggy service
- Hotel drop-off and/or drop-off
- Food & drinks
- Entrance fee to Habitat, Little Village, Typhoon, Post Office, Owl Museum
- Hotel buggy service
- Hotel drop-off and/or drop-off
Additional Information
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…
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.
- 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.
Location
Penang Hill Corporation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(491 Ratings)
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161ambrah
May 30, 2025
Habitat is the main attraction. - The cable car takes approximately four to five minutes to get up the steep hills quite quickly. There are free treks of various lengths and you can enjoy a pleasant view of Georgetown from Penang Hill. There are many notable features in the hills, but they all cost extra.
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David
May 25, 2025
Amazing views - Amazing views from the top of the mountain & the ride took less than 5 mins. Not knowing what to visit, we decided last minute to attend here. However we couldn’t get tickets on the net and thus, we just turned up in spec around 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Luckily it was pretty quiet and we were into the train within 10 mins of buying our tickets. We bought the “normal” ticket of RM40 but you can also get a no queues ticket at RM80. There are 2 trains going up and down constantly so, as said, we didn’t have to wait too long either way. Train was very modern and the views going up at quite cool. We went to the back of the train going up and got some nice videos of the ride. Overall well worth the visit and there’s plenty of vendors at the top selling food, drinks and some keep sakes too!
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Kimshie02
May 16, 2025
Penang Hill Night Visit Review - We visited Penang Hill close to its closing time, and although the weather was foggy, it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our trip. The mist added a mysterious, serene vibe to the surroundings, and with only a few people around, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.
There were no crowds, no noise—just quiet views, cool air, and peaceful walks. It was like having an exclusive nighttime pass to one of Penang’s top attractions. The lights twinkling from the city below peeked through the fog, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
If you’re not a fan of big crowds and don’t mind a little fog, visiting Penang Hill in the evening is definitely worth it. It's a completely different, more intimate experience. 🌁✨
Also, the staff from the ticketing counter to inside the hill and the train driver are absolutely accommodating.
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Voyage49336772350
Apr 24, 2025
Exciting uphill ride - My first ride on a funicular tram as most of my rides uphill is by cable car. I am quite skeptical but the ride went smoothly even for people like me who has height phobia😀 The view at Penang hill is really scenic and the weather is also cooling 😀
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Salman_hashmi_delhi
Jun 28, 2025
Good - The stations is well organised. There are lots of places eat at the station. The views from penang hill are enjoyable. Buggies can be hired after the food court which gave a nice tour.
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Yala66
Jun 18, 2025
Overflow on weekends - Were also on the Penang Hill railway within a short tip on Penang.
At the weekend, many people had probably thought of the same thing.
But the entry and exit situation is well organized and so you can get up and down the mountain quickly.
On the mountain you are compensated with a magnificent view over the city.
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Helenjbarclay
May 27, 2025
A great day out, but buy Express Lane tickets! - It wasn't the best weather for our visit, but at least it stayed dry until we were headed back down! We enjoyed the funicular train and we saw great views anyway. There was a wonderful hilltop restaurant called David Brown's, and we had a lovely walk at The Habitat (ticket needed, but worth it) with the canopy walkways and the Biosphere Reserve where you can get even better views of Georgetown below. We saw lots of macaques, langurs and birds, plus a colugo during our walk through the rainforest. It was much quieter in the reserve too, possibly as many people didn't want to pay the entry fee.
My biggest tip is to go early (or late for sunset and night-time views) and spend a little extra to get Express Lane tickets for the funicular railway. When we visited, the queuing time for the standard ticket was 3 hours, but we only queued for a few minutes as the trains run regularly.
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David_h
Apr 25, 2025
Worth a look, doesn’t cost a fortune. - Yeah it was ok to fill in a few hours and the ride up was good and views spectacular…but once at the top it seemed a bit run down and a lot of the stalls and eateries were closed ( at least the day we went up they were ). Still not expensive if you get a Grab taxi, so worth a look. Get the tickets on the app and get express.
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892marieng
May 27, 2025
Nice but no more! - We went there on a weekday morning and there was no waiting (which is apparently rare).
We therefore have a price for the “normal lane” ticket and that was enough.
The view upstairs is nice but not amazing either.
Entry to The Habitat is not included (60RM).
In short, quite mixed opinion overall. It’s not really a Penang must for me.
On the other hand, do not miss the nearby Kek Lok Si Temple which is a pure (and free!) wonder.
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Popsicle-t0es1
May 21, 2025
This is a waste of time - We did not enjoy our Penang Hill experience at all. It was so crowded that they stopped selling the express lane tickets (luckily a ticket counter lady took pity on us and sold us the express lane tickets). Yes, there was shorter line but you would still have to wait a bit when it's crowded (and the place was absolutely mobbed when we were there and it was a weekday). Then, when the funicular arrived, it was absolute chaos, everyone was rushing to get on, and they kept packing people onto it until there's no more room to even stand, let along sit. Reminded me of rush hour subway in NYC.
Once we got on the hill, the temperature was a bit cooler, but the view was not that good since there was perpetual haze in the sky when we were there. All in all, not something I would recommend.
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