One of the most famous tourist attractions in Malaysia is the Train Station Bukit Bendera Penang, which has the longest funicular railway in the continent of Asia at all. The funicular allows you to see Penang Island from the top with panoramic views that you will not see anywhere else on the island.
This railway was opened at the beginning of the last century and the total journey inside the train takes up to 25 minutes, and the train moves from the lower station to the upper station and stops at the stations between these two stations upon request, and the funicular is one of the tourist attractions in Penang
The best things to do on the funicular
- • The best thing that you can do when boarding the mountain train is to enjoy the panoramic views of the charming island of Penang, and to get acquainted with the beautiful nature of the mountains, lakes, green spaces, waterfalls and wonderful ancient temples.
- • Halfway the train will stop at the border of the charming city of Georgetown, allowing train passengers to rest while enjoying a panoramic view of the vast city, and the train will also stop again at the highest point in the place, Penang Hill, which means more comprehensive and enjoyable views.
- • You will also enjoy passing over the suspension bridge that connects Penang to West Malaysia.
- • If your journey inside the funicular is long, make sure to take your favorite drink or some snacks inside the train for more fun.
- • If you are a fan of photography, you should take many pictures of the skyline of Penang Island from the top of the train, and you should also make sure to take a good number of your pictures for the purpose of recording your visit to it.
Entry card prices
- Adults 10 MYR.
- Children from 4 to 12 years old 5 MYR.
- Over 60 years old 5 MYR.
Visiting times
From 6.30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., a train runs every half hour.Hotels near funicular
Good Luck Hotel is one of the best hotels in Penang, 1.9 km from the mountain train in Penang.