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Convalescent Bungalow is an unused government bungalow on Penang Hill. Located on a hillock called Hygiea Hill, Convalescent Bungalow is one of the oldest of the bungalows on Penang Hill, second perhaps only to Bel Retiro. The earliest structure was erected for the use of senior officers of the East India Company and members of the European community after Penang was elevated to the status of presidency in 1805.

Getting there

At time of writing (September 2008) the Penang Hill funicular train is again out of operation. Until the hill train is in operation again, the only two ways to reach Convalescent Bungalow is by either jeep or by hiking.

What to see and do

Convalescent Bungalow is just another empty government bungalow. The photographs below is believed to be that of Convalescent Bungalow, although the design appears to be of a more 1960's addition. If anybody was more information about this bungalow, please write to me at:



Nearby Sights

The following are some of the places you can explore in Penang Hill, arranged in alphabetical order.

  • Bel Retiro: The most prestigious property on Penang Hill
  • Bellevue Penang Hill Hotel: Only functioning hotel on Penang Hill
  • Convalescent Bungalow: One of the oldest rest houses on Penang Hill
  • Penang Hill Canopy Walk: Abandoned walkway suspended among the trees
  • Penang Hill Hindu Temple: Temple to Lord Murugan
  • Penang Hill Mosque: Local mosque for the Muslim community on Penang Hill
  • Penang Hill Railway: Hill train taking visitors up the hill
  • Richmond: Rest house belonging to the Municipal Council of Penang Island
  • Strawberry Hill / David Brown's Cottage: Hillock near the Penang Hill Railway, where plantation owner David Brown built a cottage
  • The Great Wall: Hill retreat on Penang Hill built by Khoo Sian Ewe

    • Visiting Penang

    If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips!


    Convalescent Bungalow (5 March 2005)


    Another view of Convalescent Bungalow (5 March 2005)


    View of the Convalescent Bungalow from its stairway (5 March 2005)

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