Penang, Malaysia

The 2-floor food court on Penang Hill.
The 2-floor food court on Penang Hill.

Penang is that city in Malaysia greatly known for Street Art and history. Of course, I wouldn’t let it pass, plus the fact that this region in Malaysia is one of those I really wanted to visit including Langkawi. Thus, this leg covers both cities.

 

Penang is located northwest of Kuala Lumpur but we took the plane to save time since we departed from the Philippines at that time, with Kuala Lumpur as layover. I knew this trip wouldn’t be on the adventurous side because it boasts mostly about historical details and art. It would be sort of a relaxing trip, however, the weather was not so much in favor of our timing but we still managed to enjoy the old city.

 

We arrived in Penang at almost 9 PM already via the airport transit bus at 5.40 MYR only and we headed straight to the hotel, which did not have stairs by the way so it is not advisable for the elderly. Good thing my Dad is still strong so it wasn’t a challenge for him, only a challenge for our luggage. The location of the hotel is good because it is in one of the famous streets in Penang and major landmarks are just walking distance from the hotel.

The hotel where we stayed for 2 nights.
The hotel where we stayed for 2 nights.

Since we arrived late in the evening, we were so hungry and we had to scout for food places nearby. We found one stall which offered Nasi Dalca, a kind of chicken curry, which was tasty and with big servings of rice. Done for the night!

The only food we could find late at night but it was a good meal.
The only food we could find late at night but it was a good meal.

 

DatePlacePreview
October 12-14, 2016PenangThe 2-floor food court on Penang Hill.
October 15-17, 2016LangkawiThe Eagle Square that is just 5-minute walk from the jetty.

 

Places Visited

October 13, 2016

Penang Hill

Kek Lok Si Temple

Penang Time Tunnel Museum

Fort Cornwallis

United Buddy Bears

Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower

October 14, 2016

Penang Street Art

Upside Down Museum

 

October 13, 2016

Penang Hill

  • Bus #204 to the Penang Hill Train station: 1.5 MYR/head
  • Penang Hill Train Fee: 30 MYR/adult (half price for children) round-trip
  • Special Note:  It was too foggy that it covered the view of the mountains.
This is the city view from the funicular train.
This is the city view from the funicular train.

The first day was planned to explore Penang Hill and try the unique funicular train that climbs a steep mountain to the top of the hill. I just like unique trains, cable cars, ATVs, and some forms of flying like skydiving, paragliding, parasailing, hot air balloon, etc.

The current design of train used to bring people up the hill.
The current design of train used to bring people up the hill.

We took bus #204 from near our hotel to the Penang Hill Train station, which was just 1.5 MYR. The round-trip train fee was 30 MYR for adults.

The steep rails going up the hill.
The steep rails going up the hill.

However, we came during the rainy season so it was so foggy that we could not see the city view from the top. We just enjoyed the food, hot drinks, and the nearby scenes.

This train was one of the original funicular trains used.
This train was one of the original funicular trains used.
Proof that we were at Penang Hill.
Proof that we were at Penang Hill.
An old mailbox that is still functional. I did not drop any mail though.
An old mailbox that is still functional. I did not drop any mail though.
The 2-floor food court on Penang Hill.
The 2-floor food court on Penang Hill.
My Dad on the bridge that connects the station of the funicular train and the food court.
My Dad on the bridge that connects the station of the funicular train and the food court.
The train leaving the hill back to the base.
The train leaving the hill back to the base.

Since there was nothing else we could see, do, or go, we headed back down to base to take bus #204 bound to our next destination, Kek Lok Si Temple.

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