We took the funicular to the top of the hill which was an experience in itself, although it takes less than 5 minutes. The Habitat experience is wonderful and we could have spent all day there. There are also bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Choose the right time to visit. Take express entry. Take buggy to explore. Don’t forget the umbrella. Must visit of Penang!!!

I was impressed with the funicular. There was nothing special but fresh air, another attraction will cost more money. Toilet and sitting areas are available . - Not suitable for elderly, because it has steps everywhere.

Got there was informed closed for maintenance.Lots of people waiting nothing on website saying closed.Usual F East incompetence.

If you managed to brave the massive crowds to board the funicular, and made your way up to the top of Penang Hill, congratulations. You will be next rewarded by some of the best views of Georgetown, weather permitting. Although we had great sunny weather on the day of our visit, it was nevertheless cloudy as well, so a lot of the faraway views, especially the Penang Bridge, weren't that ideal. In addition to the views, there are also other important places to visit too, such as the Penang Hill Mosque and the Penang Hill Hindu temple, which are side-by-side each other.

Greta fun. Best to book express if the budget allows - no queuing at busy times. A bit of a funfair at the top with lots of locals and their children trying out rides and amusements. We had a superb cake and afternoon tea at the David Brown café which was a respite from the crowds. Be sure to book your return trip - either 'Grab' or previously booked cab. I didn't, my phone died and all the booked cabs were ferrying cruise passengers etc. I ended up going to each cab in turn till one driver called his mate off his tea break!

So thankful to the grab driver we met. He advised us to go early to get the first train, avoid long queues and watch the sun as it rises. So glad we did, 11, 10 and 8 yr old. We had a car so drove and got there at 615. There were already about 20 people Infront of us. We bought our tickets on the same day within 5 minutes we reached the counter. And guess what, there is a special price for local Malaysians before 8 am you only pay 5rm for adults and children. Otherwise you pay 8rm and 16 rm. Unfortunately,I had to pay international price 30 rm return but my kids and husband were able to get the local price, being Malaysians. We got the first train up at 630am and stayed for two hours, even joined in the zumba class. What i didn’t know was you can even hike up there. There is a train stop half way. I was told it takes about one hour 30 minutes to get to the top. I am not sure how many kilometres it is but something that’s definitely on my list to do-as a hiker. No shops were open while we were there as it was early morning so it’s a good idea maybe to take some drinks with you. My kids got a bit hungry by that time so luckily I had some bread rolls that I picked up from 7-Eleven . I think food may be available from 9 am onwards. Lots of spots to take photos definitely go if you are going to visit Penang and there’s no need to book via a tour company you can do it all by yourself . The train journey is about 10 minutes in total.

We spent 5 hours on Penang Hill, mostly within the Habitat. Highlights are the bridge walkway, the circular canopy walk and the abundance of birds. The hill was covered in cloud until about 11am so there were no views of the straits, mainland or Georgetown. It was refreshingly cool with little humidity until the cloud lifted. Once the cloud lifted it became hot and humid quickly. As the path meanders around the summit of the hill through the forest the animals and birds are all around and easy to see. At the top station for the furnicular railway station there are cafe's, some stalls selling touristy stuff and entertainment for kids. There are viewing platforms with great views over the east of the island to the Straits of Melaka and beyond. The train is a great way to access the hill but booking in advance is recommended. Seats are not guaranteed and the carriages get very full at the peak times but the ride is only 4 minutes.

View from the top was great… it gets crowded so better to go early.. you can walk around at the top but not too many things to do

Went there with 85 years old parents. First wouldn’t allow us to buy express tickets then wouldn’t allow us to buy senior tickets because we are not locals, when asked if there is a place to parents to sit, staff just replied ask the staff at the front. So everywhere we went, we needed to explain and requested to let my parents to go through the 45 mins queue first as they can’t stand that long, then only 2 of them can go but we need to queue in the separate queue. We have been questioned by unfriendly staffs again & again why we didn’t have express ticket or senior tickets even they can see with their own eyes that my father has difficulties to walk. All in all, a place should be avoided with old people and tight schedule. Not a great experience at all.

The parking down the hill was quite easy. You can just drop your family members first at the lobby before you park. The train tickets were affordable, but just buy the VIP tickets if you come during the peak season + you have elderlies and/or children with you. The journey up and down the hill was mesmerizing. Loved the staffs up on the hill as they were helpful. Personally, I found the tree top walk was the best part. Other than that, the usual jungle trekking was fun. The food court's fine; lots of options and the prices were affordable as well.

the place is ordinary, you can see the city of Penang from above, it is recommended to explore Penang Hill in its entirety, if you don't want to explore the whole area you can relax on the top deck

We beat the crowds by arriving before 9:30 am, but the popular spot was already bustling. To minimize wait times, consider purchasing an express ticket. The breathtaking scenery did not disappoint, and we were fortunate to take in the stunning views just before a sudden storm rolled in, bringing wet weather. Timing was on our side. Tips: - Arrive early - Consider express ticket - Check weather forecast Highlights: Breathtaking scenery Challenge: Crowds and unexpected storm Rating suggestions: - 4/5 stars - Worth visiting, despite crowds - Spectacular views, but be weather-aware

Get there early and enjoy the cool breeze and lack of crowds. We arrived just after opening, there was no line for funicular tickets and we walked right on the the carriage. We leisurely walked the trails with nary a soul in sight. That secludedness lasted an hour or so before we started noticing a few more people here and there and that trend continued throughout the day and by afternoon it was starting to feel a little crowded. By about 2:00 P.M. we were tired and decided to go back down the hill. When we arrived at the upper station we were greeted by a huge crowd waiting in a very long line trying to get down too. I had purchased a standard ticket which was fine for the way up but I really didn't feel like waiting in that like. I went to the ticket booth and was able to upgrade our downhill tickets to "Express". We went to the express line and found no one there, we walked right up to where the carriage was going to stop and found a few express ticket holders there. The carriage soon arrived, we boarded, and were on our way back down the hill.

The hill itself is a challenging 2 hour walk. We thought we'd be rewarded with an exceptional view, but it was incredibly foggy, so it's not really worth the hike. (Plus, it's a commercialised nightmare at the top). The funicular probably would have been a better option, BUT the tickets are not only more expensive for non-Malaysians, YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR A CERTAIN CARRIAGE IF YOU'RE NOT MALAYSIAN! How weird and backwards is that? Imagine that happening in the west, only westerners can go first.... This really soured the experience for us.