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This is a huge Buddhist temple, crowned, by a huge seven storey Pagoda. There are different types of architecture and style here Chinese, Thai and Burmese. On the way up to the temple you go through lines of stalls selling almost everything and at a fraction of the cost. Part way up you can stop and buy food to feed the turtles in the pond. Apparently, if you stop to feed the turtles, you will be granted longevity of 106 years. There must have been several 100 turtles in the pool of all different sizes. Again the views from the temple are spectacular. Leave a Comment
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This tour will give you a great picture of how religious diversity never stops Malasians from iiving in harmony toward one goal--Malaysia.
Bhuddist, Hindu, Chinese temples, mosques, and churches of different sects. Archeticutre is simply a piece of Art.
See my relgious tour travelouge for more pictures.
Contact your hotel tour organizer. Usually this tour lasts for 3 hours for RM35. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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There is now an admission charge to the white tower at RM4. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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Walking up the pagoda,over 200 steps with panoramic views of the area. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular railways
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Just take a look at the detailed paintings on this wall at the Kek Lok Si temple. This is just one of the beautiful paintings found there. ☼
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Caught this chap touching up some of the carved chinese characters on a rock on the way up the temple. Leave a Comment
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Half way up the temple, you will come across this lovely arch.
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A Chinese temple built on a hill. This is one of the largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia dedicated to Guan yin. Everytime I go there, I will pray for good health, happiness and peace with some joss sticks and burn some joss paper too.
There is a big pond of turtles which will be released to the sea every year. I have forgotten the date and what the ceremony is called. These turtles are bought and brought by many Buddhists throughout the year. These turtles are released for good deed. I have not thought of the exact translation at the moment, but in Chinese, it is "fang shen". Literally translated as "release life".
Around the temple, there are many carvings and sculptures for photo taking. Climb up to the top of the pagoda to catch a bird's eye view of the area.
Usually in a temple, it is sinful to take pictures of the statue of the god. I am a buddist, so I will not take any pictures inside the area where the statue is cos I believe that is disrespect, and worse with flash. Flash disturb the peace in the temple. Leave a Comment
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This is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
The 30 meter high tower is said to be Burmese at the top, Chinese at the bottom and Thai in the middle. Leave a Comment
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Kek Lok Si Temple,I went here with my family(father,mother,and sister),,it was a huge temple,with lots of statues and symbols.....very colourful too....
I was really impressed! Leave a Comment
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