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Kek Lok Si Temple George Town/Penang, Malaysia

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Air Itam
6 kilometers from Georgetown
10450 George Town
Malaysia

+60 4 828 3317

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Day Trips & Walks, Religious Sights, Fun Days Out, Attractions & Landmarks

Reputedly the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia is situated close to the bustling Air Hitam market. The temple's enclave includes a prominent statue of the Goddess Kuan Yin. The main hall has colorful souvenir shops. A shrine filled with statues sits next to the courtyard where a large pond full of carp and the tortoises are main attractions. From the courtyard a stairway leads to the seven storey pagoda of 10,000 Buddha images, displaying the essence of an eclectic mix of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture.

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By Thai Pinoy P.
2008-06-25
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island. Mahayana Buddhism...
By Jodie E.
2009-01-14
A decent climb up the steps thru the markets to get there. Very peaceful once you get to the top and inside the temple, great views down over P...
By Richard A.
2009-12-16
Kek Lok Si, or Temple of Supreme Bliss, is the largest and arguably the best known temple in Penang . It straddles a hillside overlooking th...

Yahoo Travel Reviews (6 Reviews) Back to Top

By A Yahoo! Contributor
2008-02-01

I wanna go there again!

This is a buddhist temple that built on a small hill. This temple is large and also very beautiful. I hope that I can go there again. This is t...
By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-06-07

Serene site

A serene temple with pagoda and a large attractive Bodhisatva statue. Roof structures of the buildings adds up to the beauty with blending brig...
By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-01-21

The Excellence of art......

After visiting the Kek Lok See I thought of a quotation by John Keats which I felt expressed my feelings during and after the visit...."The exc...
By A Yahoo! Contributor
2006-12-24

Most interesting place in Penang

One of the historical and Traditinoal Chinese Temple in Penang, you even can taste some local delicious foods around this temple like Asam Laks...
By A Yahoo! Contributor
2005-10-28

Fabulous!

One of the largest and finiest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. This temple is a must to those visiting Penang and Malaysia.One of the most ...
By A Yahoo! Contributor
2005-07-20

Nice Place and Beautiful

First, i'm Buddhist. I like the place like Kik Lok Si Temple, is because the " Kuan Yin" very beauty and when i'm in Kik Lok Si, i feel very re...
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