Sacred site · Malaysia
Kek Lok Si
Buddhist temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
About Kek Lok Si
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple in George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at Ayer Itam, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. The entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the abbot. The main feature of the complex is the seven-story Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda commissioned by the late Thai king Rama VI, featuring 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha and the 36.57-metre-tall (120 ft) bronze statue of Guanyin (Kuan Yin), the Goddess of Mercy.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Kek Lok Si
Where is Kek Lok Si?
Kek Lok Si is in Malaysia. The nearest city is George Town, about 7 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Kek Lok Si?
Yes. The 2-day Penang plan is about 6 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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