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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Kek Lok Si Temple @ Ayer Hitam, Penang


Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the finest Buddhist temple in South East Asia stands majestically in the hill of Air Hitam. The temple is a blend of Thai, Chinese and Burmese architecture which was constructed in 1893.

Inclined lift uphill @ RM 3.00/person- return ticket

Bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy @ Kek Lok Si Temple
The construction of the temple has not really stopped, there are always on going of addition and upgrading work. The current addition is a shelte/roof to protect the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy.

Statue at the left of the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy

Statue at the right of the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy




The temple feature gardens, turtle pond, shrine and beautiful sculptures. Kek Lok Si temple is a popular tourist attractions- a best known temple of Penang Island.

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