Kek Lok Si Temple - Malaysia's largest temple

Getting There - Kek Lok Si is an extremely famous temple located on the top of Air Itam mountain, in Penang province, about 3km from Penang hill. The pagoda covers an area of more than 12 hectares and is currently the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Kek Lok Si was built between 1890 and 1930 by the abbot Beow Lean. Most of the capital to build the temple was donated by the Chinese community living in Penang. Highlight - Perhaps because it was built by the Chinese community in Penang, Kek Lok Si Malaysia temple has bold Chinese architecture. The temple grounds are divided into three main areas. The first area is the courtyard in front of the entrance, with dozens of souvenir stalls, food stalls and a turtle release pond. According to the Chinese concept, turtles symbolize health and longevity, so releasing turtles will bring us peace of mind. The second area is the main hall, worshiping the Four Heavenly Kings and the resting area. The third area, located at the highest position, is the place where the huge statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is located and a few small temples. 7-storey tower – the most special highlight at Kek Lok Si . temple One of the places that anyone visiting Kek Lok Si Malaysia wants to visit is the 7-storey tower called Ban Po Thar. This work was built in 1930 with a height of more than 30 meters, according to the typical octagonal architecture of Chinese temples, combined with architectural styles of Thailand and Burma. It also shows the homogeneity of ethnicity and religion among countries. #mytripvlog