Edgecliff is where you go to learn more about Penang Hill. — Penang Hill Corporation
Penang Hill or Bukit Bendera is the earliest colonial hill station in South-East Asia. It was discovered by British explorer Captain Francis Light, who founded the British colony in Penang in 1786.
The place was formerly called Flagstaff Hill, as the British flag used to be hoisted there to signal the presence of incoming visitors. Standing at a height of 833m, the hill was ideal as a lookout point.
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Penang Hill
Edgecliff is where you go to learn more about Penang Hill. — Penang Hill Corporation
Penang Hill was the first colonial hill station in South-East Asia.
The hill has over 200 years of history.
Penang Hill boasts one of the steepest tunnels in the region.
The Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan Hindu temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the state.
The view of the forest from the Upper Station.
The trams on Penang Hill operate on a funicular system. — Photos: GISELE SOO/The Star
The skirting on the walls help to reduce water impact during heavy rains.
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