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| Old rides to the top pf Penang Hill. |
The Island of
Penang is the site of the oldest British settlement in Malaysia, founded in
1786 by Captain Francis Light. Captain Light was searching for the base where
ships of the East India Company could set anchor and make repairs. He made a
treaty with the Sultan of Kedah, and in exchange for military protection, received
permission to colonize in the jungle –covered and virtually uninhabited island.
In the middle of today’s busy, modern city of
Georgetown rises Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera). Almost of 833 m (2,723 ft) high,
it dominates the island and from its summit there are amazing views not only of
the town and the whole island but also, on a clear day, of the mountains on the
mainland.
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| The new coach for the Penang Railway. |
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| The view from the top of Penang Hill. |
The hike up
Penang Hill takes about two hours, but the best way to see it is to take the
funicular railway. Built by Swiss Engineers, this trundles up an incredibly
steep angle at a leisurely pace through the tropical forest, allowing you a
close look at palms and creepers and cascading tropical flowering trees. At the
top is a plateau, with a few shops, a café, a small Hindu temple and a mosque.
Here you will also find a tatty 1930s hotel, set in pretty gardens that house a
bird sanctuary. Other attractions on the hill include the botanic gardens and
the rope walk.
More than that there
are many other attractions all around Penang such as Khoo Khongsi, Kok Lok Si
Temple, Fort Cornwallis and popular Penang’s beaches. Penang is one of the
biggest islands in Malaysia, connected to the mainland with Penang’s Bridge.
Other transportation includes ferry and international airport for airplanes.
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| Temples view during the night. |
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| Bridge to the mainland. |
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| Times Square Penang. |
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