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 by kphstar
Lok Si Temple is constantly undergoing renovation so every time you return, there is always something new to see. The main attraction has to be the giant bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
However, do not trek up there during the hottest part of the day. There is a lot of open air walking and the heat will get to you. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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 by kissgurami
went there during chinese new year so it was a little crowded.
they built a cable to bring u up to the Statue at the top. Didn't try it as it was raining. intend to try the next time.
there r still renovation going on so when it rains , it gets a little muddy :)
remb to check out the stalls at the foot of the Temple/Hill. if u wanna see their morning pasar malam, reach there ard 9+am , it disappears ard 11am.
The sugarcane stall at the road side is a must try , very very sweet !! Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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Kek Lok Si is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and is more than 100 years old. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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After passing a number of shopping arcades with stalls selling souvenirs and clothes, you reach a courtyard with a pond where thousands of turtles struggle to get their small piece of land under the sun. Apparently, it is here that locals release their pet turtles when they grow too big or get tired of them. Leave a Comment
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The 10.000 Buddhas Pagoda is the highest structure in the Temple of Paradise Complex. The building was the last to be completed and mixes Thai, Chines and Burmese influences. For a small contribution, you are allowed to climb to the top to enjoy the view. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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This temple is just huge and very impressive. I nestles behind the houses and streets of George Town and when you first cath a glimpse of the Golden Buddah you are transfixed! Walk about, chat with people, take it all in ... Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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While wandering through the different parts of the complex of the Kek Lok Si temple, you may stumble across some of the ceremonies held by the Buddhist monks. Leave a Comment
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Take a taxi to the Kek Lok Si Temple. If you are elderly or have difficulty walking, ask to be dropped off at the car park half way up the hill. If you are in reasonably good health, make sure the taxi driver knows you want to get dropped off at the bottom of the hill. The taxi driver will probably tell you that there aren't many taxis in that area and ask if you want him to wait. Answer NO! There are always taxis floating around, and it isn't worth the cost to have one wait for you. Believe me when I say that you will be in the area for a few hours. Starting at the bottom of the hill (at around mid morning so as to let the traders get set up), will let you run the gambit of some of the pushiest traders in Penang. It's an absolute riot as you climb the easy path to the temple, with traders forever trying to get you to look at and buy their wares. Simply smile, say "No thank you," and keep on walking. Even better, stop once in a while and try your hand at some serious haggling. (Try to get your item for half price and see how you get on...its amazing fun. The temple itself is Disneyesque in its perfection. Pavillion after pavillion sports amazingly beautiful architecture, paintings, statues and general items of Buddhist religious interest. The whole temple seems to have an inner serenity, and the newly built statue at the top beggars belief. A two year old with a throw away camera couldn't fail to take top class photos, and the souvenier shop at the top has some really cheap tacky pressies for you to bring back for all your friends. Then again, for the more affluent, the selection of really nice momentos is also quite extensive. Bottom line for this place is...DON'T MISS IT. Definitey the most picturesque place on an island which is awash with beauty anyway. Leave a Comment Directions: Take a taxi....it's about 30 Ringgit from Batu Ferringhi (depending on your bartering skills with the driver!)
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This is one of the biggest and most famous temples in Penang. It was build in Qing Dynasty and still expending for a new building. Leave a Comment Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular
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