 The intricate Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas by iNorv9 | Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple tips and photos posted by real travelers and Penang locals.
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Issues: Too many stores inside the temple complex selling random stuff
Right now the Goddess of Mercy is surrounded by contruction frames which are covering pillars which will be built in front of her, so if you go by lift (which will cost 7rm or something like that), you will still not get a good view : (
Is actually not as close to the funicular for Penang Hill as one might expect. When you are on top of Ayar Itam when you're on the buddhist complex, the taxi driver said its about 20 mins to go to penang hill. If you walk down to the foot of the temple, and in town again, the funicular is still hard to find. I suggest taking the public bus to Penang Hill, because then there is a bus back towards Kek Lok Si also, so that will work out better. I think the bus number to Penang Hill was 204. Tickets cost about 1.50 rm Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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The "Temple of Supreme Bliss" is a wonderful place to get in touch with buddhist architecture and tradition. It was built at the end of the 19th century and is known to be the largest temple arrangement in South East Asia (or at least in Malaysia itself). I especially liked the identical buddha statues and the shiny white pagoda. Leave a Comment
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The best time to visit this place is the beginning of the year, when Chinese New Year takes place (check the yearly dates on the Lunar calender / online). This is because the temple will be decorated with hundreds of red / yellow lanterns, which cast a warm glow all around the area during the evening. If you happen to be driving around Penang Island during that time of the year, the lights will be visible from most parts of the island.
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The visit to the Kek LokSee temple was amazing, I was sceptical at first as temples are not my 'thing' but we had an enjoyable and informative time. the markets near the temple are expensive by comparison to the night markets but still interesting and the temple itself was spectacular. Give yourself a good 3/4 of a day to see the whole area Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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[ ... still populating the tips ... ] Leave a Comment Directions: Near Ayer Itam, close to Penang Hill
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 Kek Lok Si by SengQueeLeave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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 Wooden Shops and Kek Lok Si by gnhLeave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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