Penang Hill (Malaysia)
Penang Hill is the highest point on the island of Penang and offers spectacular views of George Town, the eastern coast of the island and the mainland across the channel.Originally established by the British as a colonial hill station during the time of their rule in Penang, it allowed them to escape and retreat up to the cooler climes away from the chaos, heat and humidity of George Town.The Hill was first opened up in 1788 by the creation of a horse trail up from the Waterfall Gardens (the present day Botanical Gardens).