Penang Hill is a popular tourist destination in Penang. Penang Hill is called Bukit Bendera (Malay Name). It is located in Air Itam, Penang which is 6 km from the George Town. Based on historical, it was used for retreat during the British colonial period.
Penang Hill is covers a several number of hills which is including Strawberry Hill, Halliburton’s Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Government Hill , Tiger Hill,and Western Hill. The highest point of hills which is Western Hill with 833 metres (2,733 ft) above sea level. The top of the hill is accessible through the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Air Itam.