Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Kek Lok Si Temple - Ayer Itam, Penang

After tucking into the sensational, my kind of Asam Laksa, I walked to Kek Lok Si Temple (also known as Temple of Supreme Bliss). The largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia, perched against a hill slope. Before walking further, I stopped at the "Pond of Longevity" to see the hundreds of tortoises set free by the devotees.
Then to the Pagoda of Rama VI - towering over one hundred feet and seven storeys high and viewed the collection of statues, the Laughing Buddha and other shrines in the main prayer hall. Next, I purchased the ticket for the funicular railway and there I was up at the hilltop.  







Added as an attraction in 2002 on the hilltop is the 100 foot tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin/Goddess of Mercy, and within the same open area, will also see the Water pavilion, the Zodiac Garden and the memorial tablet at Kuan Yin Pavilion.






And finally, a wonderful panoramic view of the before returning to where I started.   

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