Penang Trip 2011- Penang Hill a.k.a Bukit Bendera

Apart from Kek Lok Si, this was the another must go place for my Penang trip this time. I still remember i had the chance to sit the old tram up the hill 10 years ago during my primary school days before it was replaced by the current modern train. Time really flies.

Before I embarked on the hill, I had to fill my stomach first. =P

Finally some local food! Haha.

Fried Kueh Kak. I still prefer the Johor style which is sweeter and without bean sprout.

Penang Chee Cheong Fun

Fried Kueh Tiow. Not bad!

After a hearty meal, it's time to conquer Penang Hill!!

Parking is a problem at this moment of time. There's a multi storey parking nearby which I hope would solve the problem soon.

Since 1923!!

Ticket buying. For students it's very worth it. Just show your IC and Student card and you pay only RM4. For normal citizens it's RM8. Please please remember to bring your IC otherwise the tickets are at cut throat prices!

The waiting lounge

Inside the train

View of train from outside.

The new train is blazingly fast!! I hope i am not exaggerating but it feels like travelling at 80km/h. It only takes about 7 minutes to reach the top.

Camwhore!

The first thing that greeted me at the hill was this cool rush of cold wind blowing against my face. It's really soothing and comfortable! A really good escape from the scorching heat 600 metres below.

Tourist taking pictures.

A new tattoo for the girl

Very creatively folded grasshoppers.

Constructions works can be seen here and there.

So, what is there to see at Penang hill besides the scenery and enjoy the cool breeze?

Up the stairs...

Arsenal!!!! =P

Well, there's an Indian temple and a mosque(not shown here)...

...Or you can do a picnic?

Or, you can visit this mini bird park as well. RM5 per entry.

Caught a butterfly!

Interior shots of the 'park'

Blue parrot.

Lots of trees as well.

Erm...colorful birds? o_O

Pidgeons! This shot is not possible if not for a f2.8 lens. Was shooting through the cage. Manage to blur away the railings. If got f1.4 even better. =P

Long road ahead.

Since Penang Hill can be reached from the Penang Botanical gardens, so i decided to give it a try...but gave up after reaching the corner... XP

Apparently there were different classes during the old times.

And it's time to bid goodbye and go back to the reality of the hot weather. D: