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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Beautiful writeup with awesome clicks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nava, excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing. Haven't been to Penang for quite sometimes... :(
ReplyDeleteMiss the delicious food at gurney drive.
Have a nice week ahead.
Very very beautiful clicks Nava, felt like I was walking through Penang...
ReplyDeleteKek Lok Si,still as charming like those days.
ReplyDeleteI want to visit Penang one day! But with the recent crime reports publish in our local papers, I am really thinking twice. =(
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Penang yet....but I love the turtles.
ReplyDeleteNice writeup and excellent clicks..
ReplyDeleteClicks are awesome Nava.. I loved reading through.. In fact all your write ups are awesome dear!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful statues.Glad that u do such write ups and bring beautiful places to the screen.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful captures and give a good idea about this temple,recently I visited a temple in Singapore,the statues and the architecture remind me that temple.I am always attracted to the pagoda in these temples
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive structure the temple is. Thanks for the guided tour! Loved the photos...and stunning panoramic views of the city.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Place Love your writeup with each photos you are really taking us to tour of temple.
ReplyDeletefirst time here.lovely post here and had a tour experience with u.thanks for sharing such a nice posts.happy to follow you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fantastic clicks Nava.. Wish I could visit this place one day.. Please collect your ABC award from me dear.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/2013/08/two-awesome-blog-content-abc-awards.html
ReplyDeleteWow,what the temple! all pictures are glorious and symbol of great architecture and sculpture.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the destination looks amazing, according to last picture.
such a great site to visit.
Lovely write up with Beautiful Clicks. . . On feedly ur post showed the pic of Turtles at that time I thought what would be the Dish Today. . . :P
ReplyDeleteI have only been there once. That time the kuan yin wasn't built yet
ReplyDeleteI didn't visit this temple the last time. I heard that it can be gorgeous with the lightings in the nite, but they only open during the festive seasons...
ReplyDeleteAmazing pics!! I loved the temple and the way you have described it..
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the walk up!
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