Penang, Malaysia

October 13, 2016

Kek Lok Si Temple

  • Bus #204 from Penang Hill Train Station to the bus stop nearest to Kek Lok Si Temple: 1.40 MYR/head
  • Inclined Lift to the top of the temple: 6 MYR/head, round-trip
  • Bus #204 from Kek Lok Si Temple back to Georgetown: 2.00 MYR/head

Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. We took bus #204 from the Penang Hill Train station, which was just 1.40 MYR. We walked for a few minutes passing by stairs and walkways with a lot of shops selling souvenirs, clothes, crafts, religious items, etc.

The Kek Lok Si Temple from afar.
The Kek Lok Si Temple from afar.
Kek Lok Si Temple is accessible through stairs and not-too-narrow paths but only people can fit inside.
Kek Lok Si Temple is accessible through stairs and not-too-narrow paths but only people can fit inside.

The paths have signs so it was not so hard for us to find where the temple is. We passed by areas that were under construction and we saw tons of turtles resting under the hot but wet weather.

Tons of turtles in a enclosed pond along the way to the temple.
Tons of turtles in a enclosed pond along the way to the temple.

And then finally, we arrived at the largest temple in Malaysia. Kek Lok Si means “Heavenly temple”, “Pure Land Temple”, “Temple of Supreme Bliss”, or the “Temple of Paradise.”

Finally, the welcoming structure within the temple grounds.
Finally, the welcoming structure within the temple grounds.
The temple was strategically located on a high vantage point with serene nature.
The temple was strategically located on a high vantage point with serene nature.
The structure on top of Kek Lok Si Temple grounds, still under construction.
The structure on top of Kek Lok Si Temple grounds, still under construction.
The inclined lift from the top of the temple.
The inclined lift from the top of the temple.

It was a good climb and we were able to see a section of the city from the top. We took bus #204 again back to Georgetown, the center of Penang to explore the Penang Time Tunnel Museum that will bring us back to old times.

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