Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

#passionpassport - Buddhist Temple Visiting Address : Kek Lok Si Temple, Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia Operating Hours : 08:30AM to 05:30PM Note : Wear proper footwear and light coloured attire. Bring along water, umbrella / sunglasses / hat if needed. As this is a religious temple, kindly be mindful and show due respect. The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Air Itam, Penang. It is also the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, and an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Singapore and around the Southeast Asian region. Perched by the side of Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si temple is a must visit religious site if you have time when in Penang. You can visit the Liberation Pond and watch the cute tortoises in the pond. From there, you can visit the various halls and make offerings and prayers to the various Buddha figurines. You can also visit the statue of Goddess of Mercy Kuan Yin, or climb the stairs and visit the Buddha Pavillion and the majestic Pagoda. Along the way, you can marvel at the various statutes and also some cute figurines (they have a pair of Mickey and Minne too) within the temple grounds ! Plus remember to catch a panoramic view of Air Itam valley and Georgetown from the top. #hellopenang