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🚞 Penang Hill Funicular Ride — A Journey Through the Clouds ☁️🌿

#summervacay Riding the Penang Hill Funicular Railway isn’t just transportation — it’s an experience! In just 5 minutes, you’re whisked from the tropical foothills of Air Itam to the misty heights of Bukit Bendera at 833 meters above sea level 🌄🌬️ ✨ What to expect: 🌴 Lush jungle views zooming past your window 🚉 One of the steepest funicular railways in Asia 📸 Picture-perfect lookout points once you reach the top ☕️ Cafés, colonial bungalows & a cool breeze waiting above Whether it’s your first time or a nostalgic revisit, the iconic red train is a must-do in Penang — especially at sunset when the island sparkles below. ✨ #penanghill #funicularrailway #penangtravel #malaysiaviews #bukitbendera #trainwithaview #hiddengemsmalaysia
Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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