Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)
Penang, MalaysiaA funicular railway climbs 830m above sea level to a colonial hill station with panoramic views over George Town, the Strait of Malacca, and the mainland mountains. The summit has nature trails, a colonial hotel, and temperatures 5 degrees cooler than the city below - a refreshing escape from the heat.
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