升旗山 Penang Hill

2024年2月25日，星期日

公寓算是安顿完毕，今早在晨光的柔和拥抱下，我和PJG乘坐Grab前往了槟城赫赫有名的升旗山，穿越城市的喧嚣，大约30分钟后，我们抵达了这个备受推崇的自然景观。海拔833米升旗山不仅是槟城最引人注目的地标之一，更是一处让人心灵得以净化的圣地。站在其顶峰，可以一览无余地捕捉到乔治城的繁华、槟榔屿海峡的波光粼粼以及远处连绵起伏的风光。

February 25, 2024, Sunday

We finally settled in to the apartment. This morning, embraced by the gentle morning light, PJG and I took a Grab to the famous Penang Hill, passing through the hustle and bustle of the city. About 30 minutes later, we arrived at this highly esteemed natural landscape.

With an elevation of 833 meters, Penang Hill is not only one of Penang’s most prominent landmarks but also a sanctuary for spiritual cleansing. From its summit, one can capture an unobstructed view of George Town’s bustle, the sparkling waters of the Penang Strait, and the rolling scenery in the distance.

在购买缆车票时，我们惊喜地发现了快速通道选项，尽管需额外支付50马币，但考虑到常规通道至少需要等待超过一个小时的时间，我们毫不犹豫选择了这一高效之选。当我们踏入等候区，立即体会到了这笔额外开销的价值。

While purchasing the funicular tickets, we were pleasantly surprised to find a express lane option. Despite the additional cost of 50 Ringgit, considering the regular lane required a wait of over an hour, we did not hesitate to choose this efficient alternative. Upon entering the waiting area, we immediately appreciated the value of this extra expense.

上午在太阳还被遮挡在厚厚的的云层后面的时候，山顶上还是感觉很凉爽宜人的。凉爽的风轻拂面颊，心情自然而然地平和了下来，乔治城的轮廓在脚下逐渐展开，海峡的波光粼粼与远处的群山形成了一幅生动的对比。这几天的疲劳顿时感觉烟消云散。

In the morning, when the sun was still hidden behind thick clouds, the summit felt very cool and pleasant. The cool breeze gently caressed our cheeks, naturally calming our mood. The outline of George Town unfolded beneath our feet, with the sparkling waters of the strait and the distant mountains forming a vivid contrast. The fatigue of the past few days seemed to vanish in an instant.

在山顶吃完午饭，坐Grab去了吉灵万山市场逛了一下，这个市场要比我想象的小很多，摊位不是很多，有很多售卖廉价的中式，印度以及越南传统服装的摊位，尽管看似琳琅满目，并没有值得购买的东西。当午后的阳光变得越发炽烈时，漫步于市场之间逐渐变成了一项挑战。渐渐地，热浪和疲劳让我们不得不承认，这次的探索似乎并不如预期那般令人兴奋。最终，我们选择了理智的撤退，再次呼叫Grab，返回了公寓的凉爽与舒适中，决定给这个炎热的下午画上一个句号。

After having lunch at the top of the hill, we took a Grab to the Chowrista market for a stroll. This market turned out to be much smaller than I had imagined, with not many stalls around. There were quite a few selling inexpensive traditional Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese clothing. Despite the wide array of items, there wasn’t anything worth purchasing. As the afternoon sun became increasingly intense, wandering around the market gradually turned into a challenge. The heatwave and fatigue eventually forced us to admit that this exploration wasn’t as exciting as we had anticipated. In the end, we decided to make a sensible retreat, called for a Grab again, and returned to the cool and comfortable apartment, putting an end to this sweltering afternoon.

总的来说，这是一个在乔治城探索的美好的第一个星期天。

All in all it was a great first Sunday exploring George Town.