Muka Head Lighthouse: The Heritage of Penang

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As I have just passed my PhD oral examination, which is a research on environmental management on the Penang National Park, this post is going to be my inaugural post on the attractions of Penang National Park. For starters, it is going to be a post on the historical light house on the summit of Penang National Park. Named the Muka Head Lighthouse, it is built in the year 1884 at a whopping cost of £37,929 by the British. Located at about 242 metres above sea level from the 14m high white granite tower, it offers superb panoramic views of the coast and and Jerai Mountain (Gunung Jerai) on the mainland. 
To get to the top, visitors must pass through the Monkey Beach whereby the entrance to the lighthouse is located at the end of the beach. The hike will take approximately 30-45 minutes depending on one’s endurance. The final 200 meters is the most challenging part but the hard work is definitely worth the while.

Old and still standing: The Muka Head Lighthouse

One of the best panoramic view of the North West coast of Penang 

Inside the lighthouse, you will be able to see some old lamp and old electrical power supply but I am not sure whether it is still being utilised or not though

an old colonial feeling inside the Muka Lighthouse

Though not many, this is one of the features that I like to see..solar panels which provide green energy for the lighthouse.

from the top of the lighthouse, the view of Tanjong Tokong

on the left side: Pantai Kerachut

The sky was very clear at that time and we're lucky to be able to enjoy the clear panoramic view of the ocean including the Gunung Jerai at the mainland

click to enlarge. Yet another beautiful but rare view of the ocean of Penang.