Air Itam – Penang – Kek Lok Si Temple October 2014

Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.

 This seven-storey pagoda, houses ten thousand Buddha’s and a 30.2-meter bronze Kuan Yin statute.

Open 9am-6pm daily

Free entrance

There is a small charge for the cable car. RM 3  (0.60p – 60 Rupees)   One way

Return – RM6 (£1.20/ 120 rupees)

Among the best temples I have seen, I love this place, always making at least one visit when I come to Penang.   

5/5 Red chillies for Kek Lok Si

Take a Rapid Bus to Air Itam.  The bus will drop you off and then take a steady walk to the temple. 

Take a walk up the steep stairs, and then take a short break to feed the turtles.