A Visit to Penang Hill
The base of Penang Hill
Last week we went on a short vacation with the kids. We brought them on a 4 days 3 night trip to Penang, Malaysia. The last time that we were in Penang was 4 years ago when Tiger girl was less then a year old.
Posing with the kids at an old tram
It was the first time that we brought them up to Penang Hill. 823 Meters above ground it is the highest peak on the island where one can get a panoramic view of the area.
It was a short 15 minute ride up in the tram but it was over packed so I couldn’t even get a decent shot of it. I guess that being the holiday season for the kids there it was more crowded then usual.
The station at the top of the hill
We were greeted by this three story complex when we exited from the train station. The place has it’s rustic feel and it feels like one is back in the 1980s- 1990s. There were no fancy LED signs or other modern amenities like air-condition or escalators at the place. We had to walk to view the various places of interested on the hill.
A view from the peak
This was the view that we got to admire from one of the look out points. We could see nearly the whole island from where we were.
The view from the other side
I love the panoramic view from the top. However if you compare the view to the one that I have seen at The Peak in Hong Kong this one pales in comparison.
The kids and R posing with the pitcher plant statues
The kids were fascinated by this gigantic pitcher plant statue and happily posed for pictures with their dad.
The Kids on the Love seat
It was interesting to see so many different love lockets being chained to the fence along this look out point. I’ve seen similar love dedication fences other parts of the world. Have you seen such fences too?
Us on the love bench
I would love to add my own love locket onto such a love dedication fence however there weren’t any for sale at Penang Hill. Maybe next time when we visit the one at Seoul Tower we be able to put up our own love lock.
Have you visited Penang Hill before?
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December 23, 2014 @ 3:46 pm
It sure seems as you all had a great time, what a nice place to visit.
Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.
December 23, 2014 @ 5:25 pm
it is a great place to visit.These pictures are stunning!
December 23, 2014 @ 7:06 pm
Beautiful view and gorgeous dress Dominique!
December 23, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
@Rina,
thanks for the compliment. 🙂
December 23, 2014 @ 7:15 pm
Beautiful views! Love the the family photos, especially the expression on middle son’s face. I have a few shots like that in our albums of our not so little girl.
December 23, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
We didn’t make it to Panang, only to KL. Panang looks really cool.
December 24, 2014 @ 3:30 am
I came here from a link for Totally Random Tuesday. Love your photos. I’ve never been there, but it looks so interesting and beautiful.
December 24, 2014 @ 6:01 am
It looks like a wonderful trip! I bet the kids loved it.
December 24, 2014 @ 7:41 am
I have never visited Penang Hill. I enjoyed the beautiful pictures. Great views too. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
December 24, 2014 @ 9:35 am
Such magnificent views from the peak! Makes me want to plan a visit. Thanks for sharing!
December 24, 2014 @ 9:58 am
I am in dilemma if I go back to Melaka or visit Penang. Makes me want to research more about Penang after reading your blog.
December 24, 2014 @ 1:56 pm
I find Penang a better place to visit then Melaka as there are more varied things to do here with the kids. I guess it depends on what you are looking out for on a vacation.
December 24, 2014 @ 4:10 pm
Nice place to visit. Merry Christmas 🙂
December 24, 2014 @ 9:37 pm
Looks like a great trip! I have heard of the locket fences but I have not seen one in person.
🙂
Traci
December 24, 2014 @ 10:39 pm
That light blue sky is just stunning – dreaming of the warmth of summer!
Seasons greetings to you,
Emma 🙂
December 24, 2014 @ 11:36 pm
Merry Merry Christmas and Happy WW!
December 25, 2014 @ 3:37 am
Your family is so cute! Happy Holidays. 😀
December 27, 2014 @ 10:43 am
Merry Christmas to you and your family. It’s good you were still able to travel during the holidays. Here in the Philippines there’s too much traffic and too many people. Where did all come from really?! @_@
December 27, 2014 @ 11:05 am
The view is really awesome from the top. Happy Holidays!
December 29, 2014 @ 10:13 am
The view is breathtaking! You must’ve enjoyed your visit. 🙂