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Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam

4.3

#1 of 45 in Historic Sites in Penang Island

Architectural Building · Religious Site

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Visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist complex in Malaysia. Established at its hilltop location in 1891, the temple harmoniously combines architectural influences from across the region. Its main feature remains the impressive seven-story pagoda and its 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha. The ample grounds include separate areas of relaxation and contemplation, with pools, ponds, and well-maintained, peaceful gardens. A venerated place of worship, the temple attracts pilgrims from across Southeast Asia and beyond. Using our online itinerary creator, Air Itam attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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Tours to Kek Lok Si Temple

FROM £64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights

5.0

Duration: 6 hours

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Duration: 8 hours

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FROM £44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

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FROM £82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour Private Tour: Full Day Center Penang Island Tour

4.7

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM £65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si

4.6

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM £699 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7-Days Best of Malaysia 7-Days Best of Malaysia

4.2

Duration: 7 days

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FROM £384 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Night Cameron Highlands and Penang Tour from Kuala Lumpur 3-Night Cameron Highlands and Penang Tour from Kuala Lumpur

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Duration: 4 days

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FROM £55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour Half-Day Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour

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Duration: 4 hours

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FROM £150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Penang Full Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur with Lunch Private Penang Full Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur with Lunch

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Duration: 12 to 15 hours

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FROM £57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Penang Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour Half-Day Penang Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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FROM £39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang Hill and Temple Cruise Excursion Penang Hill and Temple Cruise Excursion

Duration: 4 hours

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FROM £39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours

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By Ann T

A lot things have changed since I last came to Kek Lok Si Temple with my parents. Now it's my turn to come here with my children. We parked near the new tortoise pond although we could have driven up.... more

A lot things have changed since I last came to Kek Lok Si Temple with my parents. Now it's my turn to come here with my children. We parked near the new tortoise pond although we could have driven up.... more »
By patber66

Decided to make a trip over to see the statue, originally the statue were placed outdoor up high on the mountain after the years with the fundraiser donations from the people a pagoda structure were..... more

Decided to make a trip over to see the statue, originally the statue were placed outdoor up high on the mountain after the years with the fundraiser donations from the people a pagoda structure were..... more »

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By Rn kumar prajapati

Very nice very beautiful 😍😍 gautam Buddha temple

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By Gunalan G

Must visit place in Penang.

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