Pearl Hill, Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Pearl Hill, Penang (2 January 2019)


Pearl Hill (GPS: 5.4604, 100.29526) is a hill and upscale neighbourhood in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. It is reached by Puncak Bukit Mutiara. The hill that gives the name Pearl Hill, or translated Bukit Mutiara, comprises a few hillocks including Mount Erskine and Bukit Paderi.

Mount Erskine is one of the hillocks which is part of Pearl Hill. It was also known as Mount Olivia, a name given in honour of the wife of Stamford Raffles. However, the name of the hill has since been transferred to denote the Mount Erskine neighbourhood, which actually got its name from the Mount Erskine Road, built from Bagan Jermal towards Mount Olivia.

Map of Pearl Hill, Penang

Streets in Pearl Hill

Public Transport at Pearl Hill

The nearest bus stop is along the Tanjung Bungah mainroad. Rapid Penang bus 101, 103 and 104 pass through there.

Distance from City Centre

Pearl Hill is approximately 9km from Magazine Circus. It is slightly far away for those working in George Town but still manageable for those who are willing to commute.

Amenities at Pearl Hill

The nearest schools are Sekoleh Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Bungah, Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Hui Bin. The nearest market is the Tanjung Bungah Market. The nearest shopping mall is Island Plaza. The nearest petrol station is the Shell along Jalan Tanjung Bungah. The nearest hospital is the Penang Adventist Hospital.

Pearl Hill is on the Map of Tanjung Bungah, Penang

View of Pearl Hill from One Tanjong (2 November 2020)


View from Pearl Hill (14 September 2008)

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