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let's get to know about Bukit Bintang aka Penang Hill! 
Penang Hill is one of Penang island's featured attractions. Well known
for its cool and fresh climate from the tropical heat of George Town, it
is a popular holiday retreat to the locals as well as tourists. Penang
Hill is also known for its magnificently spectacular panoramic view of
George Town, the mainland, the Penang Bridge and the Straits of Malacca
which can be viewed from the Penang Hill Summit. The hill, also known as
Bukit Bendera or Flagstaff Hill, is 833 m (2,723 ft) above sea level
and stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested
area.
Access to the hill is most enjoyable by the Penang Hill Railway, a two
section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam. The
railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923 and the total
journey takes about half an hour, with passengers changing cars at the
mid-point station. The train may also stop at other intermediate
stations upon request or the alighting of residents living around the
hill.
Alternatively, there is a 5.1 km (3.17 mile) tarred road popularly known
as the "jeep track". It is open only to the vehicles of hill residents.
The "jeep track" is also a popular hiking route. It begins at the
quarry of the entrance of Penang Botanic Gardens and it takes a two or
three hour leisure hike to reach the top.
The sights on Penang Hill itself is a nice relaxing view. Because of its
cool weather, beautifully landscaped flowers of all colours bloom in
full glory in the gorgeous flower garden.
Not only are the plants fresh with life but the modestly tiny bird park
situated before the entrance of the old Bellevue hotel is alive with
cheerful singing and the colourful dashes of the playful birds.
Besides that there is a tea kiosk, several restaurants, souvenir stalls,
a mosque, and a Hindu temple for visitors to visit. A number of
picturesque bungalows and guesthouses were built around Flagstaff Hill
and some are up for rent for those who intend to stay for more than a
day.
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