The Habitat Penang Hill is more than just a park but also a center for ecological discovery, built around conservation and education. Nestled within a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest, one of the world's oldest and most complex terrestrial ecosystems, the forest serves as a crucial buffer zone for the UNESCO-listed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve.

Nature Trail

The heart of The Habitat Penang Hill is the main nature trail, a 1.6-kilometer walkway designed as an easily accessible path that meanders along the mountain slopes. This trail immerses visitors in a truly pristine tropical rainforest world. Informational signs and observation points highlight the biodiversity, particularly:

• Flora: Discover over 2,500 species of rare and endemic plants, including large, evergreen trees, a variety of giant ferns, and densely growing pitcher plants

• Wild Orchids and Nepenthes: Rare wild orchids are on display in a specialized greenhouse, and visitors are provided with information about the carnivorous Nepenthes family. This is an indicator of the richness of the ecosystem.

• Wildlife: Visitors have a high chance of encountering Penang's unique wildlife, such as spectacled monkeys, which often congregate in groups in the treetops, as well as giant black squirrels and a variety of bird species.

Langur Way Canopy Walk

One of its most important attractions is a sturdy, safe steel suspension bridge built to mimic the paths of animals in the treetops, particularly the spectacled monkeys, from which it gets its name.

• Length and Height: The bridge is approximately 230 meters long and suspended above the valley floor, offering a bird's-eye view of the forest.

• Experience: Offers a unique opportunity to observe life in the canopy, a "second forest," home to much of the rainforest, which is typically difficult for humans to access.

Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk

Impressive High Point and Viewpoint

• Structure and View: This circular treetop walkway, 820 meters above sea level, offers 360-degree views of Penang Island, including the Malaysian mainland and the Andaman Sea on clear days.

• Importance: A great spot for watching the sunrise and sunset. and also used as an area for studying astronomy at night.

• Start from the Penang Hill summit station and walk for about 5-10 minutes to the entrance of The Habitat Penang Hill. Alternatively, take the funicular train from the Penang Hill lower station at Ayer Itam, or walk or rent a jeep.

• After completing the walk, a free buggy service will take you back to the Funicular exit/train station (at scheduled times).

• It's best to visit early in the morning or on weekdays to minimize crowds and avoid waiting in line for the funicular train.

• Check The Habitat Penang Hill's opening hours—they're generally open from 9:00 AM to approximately 5:30 PM/6:00 PM. You must leave before the designated time (depending on the day of your visit).

• If you're interested in watching the sunset, arrive at the viewpoint before dusk, as it can get dark early and require walking through the natural forest.

• Avoid high heels or inappropriate footwear, as some walkways can be slippery during rain.

• If you're traveling with an elderly person or wheelchair user, inquire about appropriate routes in advance, as the highest viewpoint may not be suitable for everyone.

• We recommend bringing mosquito or insect repellent.

Admission Fees:

• About RM 60 (adults)

• About RM 40 (children) (Prices are subject to change; please check the official website.)

Opening Hours:

Normal Walk:

• Open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (last admission is at 6:00 PM).

Evening Walk:

• Open daily from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Last admission is at 6:30 PM. Visitors arriving after 5:30 PM may be required to purchase an additional Evening Walk ticket.)