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Worship and enjoy the view of Penang at Kek Lok Si Temple

⛩️ Today, we will take you to #visitMalaysia at Kek Lok Si Temple or Kek Lok Si Temple. Some people call it Turtle Hill Temple because there is a large turtle pond at the entrance. ⛩️ This temple is said to be the largest Chinese Mahayana Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The highlight of this temple is that it is located on a large mountain in Penang. The decorations are all Chinese style. There is a 7-storey pagoda garden, as beautiful as in Chinese movies. ⛩️ The highlight of this temple is the very large Guanyin statue, which is on top of the mountain and even higher. Most importantly, the temple is located on a high mountain, giving a beautiful view of Penang. When you go up, there is a tram lift service. You can buy tickets at the station you want to go to. 📍Coordinates Kok Lok Si Temple Penang #visitMalaysia
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Posted: Aug 19, 2023
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📍Address: Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang 🕰️bOpening hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Hot weather, bring an umbrella or small fan, quite a lot of tourists. 💰Average price per person: Take the cable car up to 6 ringgit per person Ke Lok Si or Ke Lok Si (Chinese: 極樂寺; "Temple of Heaven"[1][2]) is a Buddhist temple located in Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the country[3] and is an important religious destination for tourists from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The temple was built between 1890 and 1930 under the leadership of Abbot Beow Lean. The temple's most important permanent object is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda of King Rama VI of Thailand, which is seven storeys high. And the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva made of bronze, 36.57 meters (120.0 feet) high. This temple combines elements and traditions of Mahayana, Theravada and local Chinese beliefs. #malaysiatrip #Kekokkila #GuanyinTemple #PenangMalaysia

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