Ayer Itam Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Peaceful Trip in Kek Lok Si

#winhkflight Kek Lok Si in Penang is an enchanting destination that captures the hearts of all who visit. This magnificent Buddhist temple complex, nestled amidst lush greenery, exudes a sense of peace and serenity. As you ascend the grand staircase, you'll be greeted by intricate architecture, ornate statues, and vibrant gardens, creating a truly mesmerizing atmosphere. The towering Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas stands tall, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you're seeking spiritual solace, cultural immersion, or simply a place of beauty, Kek Lok Si is a must-visit. The warm hospitality and tranquil ambiance will leave you feeling inspired and in awe of the spiritual and architectural wonders it holds. Highly recommend everyone to experience the magic of Kek Lok Si - a place that will captivate your senses and leave you with unforgettable memories

A Majestic Journey into Penang's Kek Lok Si

#penangtrip. "Kek Lok Si Temple: A Majestic Journey into Penang's Spiritual Heritage" Kek Lok Si Temple, nestled amidst the hills of Air Itam in Penang, Malaysia, is one of the largest and most magnificent Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. Renowned for its grand architecture, intricate artwork, and serene ambiance, Kek Lok Si Temple is a cultural and religious landmark that attracts visitors from near and far. The temple complex is a harmonious blend of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architectural styles, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of the region. At the heart of the temple stands the majestic Pagoda of Rama VI, also known as the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, soaring over 30 meters into the sky. This towering structure is adorned with thousands of intricate sculptures and colorful tiles, making it a breathtaking sight to behold. As visitors ascend the temple grounds, they'll encounter a series of ornate prayer halls, pavilions, and gardens, each offering its own unique charm and beauty. The main prayer hall houses an impressive statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, standing tall amidst flickering candles and fragrant incense. One of the highlights of Kek Lok Si Temple is the sprawling bronze statue of Kuan Yin, which stands at the top of the hill and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can climb a series of staircases to reach the statue, passing by serene gardens, cascading waterfalls, and intricate sculptures along the way. Throughout the year, Kek Lok Si Temple comes alive with vibrant celebrations and festivals, including Chinese New Year and the annual Kuan Yin Festival, where devotees flock to the temple to offer prayers and blessings. Whether you're seeking spiritual enlightenment, cultural immersion, or simply a moment of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, Kek Lok Si Temple offers a captivating journey into the heart of Buddhist art and architecture. So come and explore this magnificent temple complex, and discover the beauty and serenity of Penang's spiritual heritage.

Kek Lok Si Temple

#malaysia Getting There - the location of Kek Lok Si Temple is at Jalan Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. You can take a taxi or Grab a car to get to here. Attractions - this temple was built in year 1891, is one of the largest and finest Chinese Temple in South East Asia. The temple is significant to the visitors with it’s marvellous architectural, and well design for the convenience for the worshippers who perform their religious ceremony here.

A must visit Temple at Penang

If you are looking for a few hours trip in Penang, I would recommend you to consider visit the incredible Kek Lok Si Temple. The temple located at the hillside overlooking Penang Island. I am not a buddhist but I came to admire its unique style of architecture, explore the mystique surrounding and learn a little about the history. Ofcourse taking photos is a must! The view from every angles are beautiful and breathtaking. It was a nice experience and fun here. #penang #kekloksitemple #malaysia #travel

not 'alone' @ Lone Pine Penang...

a weekend staycation at the historic beachfront hotel of Lone Pine Hotel established in 1948, the oldest hotel along the famous tourist belt on the island's north coast of #batuferringhi .. There's still several vintage buildings from the heyday years when the hotel operating it's business is one of the unique selling points compared to other modern style hotels along the beach strips.. This evokes certain kinda of memories and nostalgia when i was in my primary years, i fondly remember my dad used to bring me to the fishing spot behind the hotel...apart from the amazing beach access, another signature features of the hotel are the casuarina trees on the expanse of green lawn, complete with hammocks... this is rather cute 'mistaken identity' where the hotel got it's names from pine trees which still remain until today. [if only the trees could talk] @lonepinehotel #hammock #islandlife #tripblazers

Lone pine batu feringhi

We chose to stay at Lone Pine in Batu Ferringghi as it had a different vibe. The location and the picnic by the garden was a pleasant experience. Staff were pleasant and they do try their best in making our experience memorable stay. #mytripvlog #summervacation #staycation

Lone Pine Penang- Lovely place

Lone Pine Penang, excellent service and beautiful place. Clean and prompt service. Walking distance to the beach. Loads of restaurants and easy transportation available. Pleasant experience.

Relax

Love this hotel vibes and my son were happy there 🥰#awesomepic #healing

The best hotel I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at. Gorgeous building, and it only gets more breathtaking when you walk in. High quality rooms (there was even a tv by the shower), and high quality service. Also, they are one of few hotels that allow people under 21 to book a reservation

nice hall and view The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting downtown

nice lobby for visitors to wait for the room

LOVE THIS HOTEL ALOTT OF PARKING NO NEED TO WORRY

Hidden Casual Bar in Hin Bus Depot, Penang🇲🇾

#winhkflight 📍How Shy, Penang Another hidden gem in Penang discovered! How Shy is a casual bar and dining place located in Hin Bus Depot, where there are a lot of pop up stores and events going on every weekend. We were there after breakfast and this casual bar caught our eyes! The set up is so cute and unique, in an open air area, it was a little hot in the afternoon but it was airy and breezy. They serve a good selection of drinks, beer wines, and of course we need to grab a drink! Such a cool and chill place to hang out, was a really peaceful and laid back afternoon here in How Shy. They do also serve other food items like fries, oyster. Would love to revisit again, perhaps during the evening where it’s not so hot! I wish to travel to Hong Kong for the food!

🚌 Sunday Market @ Hin Bus Depot

#mymymemories Hin Bus Depot is a creative community hub located at Jalan Gurdwara, Penang. Refurbished from an old bus depot, the building now houses art exhibitions and installations, cafes and restaurants. We attended the Sunday market and the whole place was packed. There were lots of booths, musicians were performing and children were running around and playing. The vibes were certainly 💯, we'll give them that! Although Hin Bus has its charm and potential, it is still pale in comparison to the likes of RexKL and more. Food were extremely overpriced and many items sold were lacking in quality. It made us wonder, do they even vet through the vendors properly when they accepted applications? Honestly, it felt more like tourist trap than a place to celebrate creativity. It was unfortunate. Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Weekend Market @ Hin Bus Depot

Definitely one of the best weekend market that worth checking out, when you are visiting Penang island! Lots of local handmade crafts, local souvenirs and delicious pastries, homemade cakes and great coffee! A great place to spend the artsy yet relaxing weekend here, order some food& drinks , sit by and listening to music and browsing around the lovely weekend market is just amazing! They do have some local & cultural arts exhibit at the exhibition area or some interesting event that held at the coex kilang besi area! Highly recommended this awesome weekend market for anyone that visiting Penang! #penang

A super satisfying food trip to the Penang!

It was a short yet fulfilling trip to Penang! It started with a visit to the Traditional Kopitiam - Joo Leong cafe where they serve eggs in cute green little cups and toasts with margarine. It was crowded early in the morning so pay a visit there early. Next, we went to the famous tourist spot, Kek Lok Si temple where they housed a huge Guanyin statue. It’s fun to walk around and feel the peacefulness. Do try out the short cable car trip to the second or third station of the temple to reach the Guanyin statue. The popular Ayer Itam Asam laksa is just a stone away from the base of the temple. The service was fast and the soup was flavourful. Not to forget the famous Penang Road chendol that everyone has to try! It has a super rich taste of coconut sugar with coconut milk topped with green smooth jelly ! Perfect choice as a dessert under the hot sun! Do check out the Sunday market - Hin Bus Depot if you happened to visit Penang on weekend. It’s the latest hipster spot where various art and craft creators gather and show their work. Live band performance is pretty cool too. Eating is never ending in Penang, a few others food that you must check out are prawn noodle and oyster omelette at Lebuh Presgrave, char kway teow, parse bye and curry noodle at Cecil street market. Wait no more ! #penangtrip #penangfood #penangfoodie

wonderful penang

great trip to Penang Malaysia with great food. not so crowded because it was Muslim fasting month