About half of Penang island is hilly woodlands – look at a satellite picture of the island and you will see the lay of the land all at once. Throughout these protected forests are hiking trails ...

Penang Hill offers a hidden beast of a trail that boasts an elevation gain of 1,400m and will leave you in awe, exhilarated and perhaps a little wiser.

But like a compact version of Hong Kong, Penang ... at least 30 hiking trails. The best known is on the island and reaches the summit of the 833-metre-high (2,733-foot) Penang Hill, arriving ...

The hike. The highest point of Penang Hill (known as Western Hill) is 830 metres above sea level, making it the 239th highest peak in Malaysia (see list of Malaysia’s highest mountains).

The hike. The highest point of Penang Hill (known as Western Hill) is 830 metres above sea level, making it the 239th highest peak in Malaysia (see list of Malaysia’s highest mountains).

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Penang Hill, also known as Bukit Bendera, today launched the Penang Hill Hiking Trails Mobile App to enhance hikers’ safety and experience. Penang Hill Corporation ...

5. Hike the thrilling ‘Trek 800’ For those craving a walk in nature, Penang Island is crammed with peaceful hiking trails suitable for day-long excursion or short, challenging climbs.

The hiking club is known for its free refreshments and volunteer-driven upkeep of the famous Moon Gate trail on Penang Hill. In his opening speech at the dinner, the group’s honorary advisor ...