Kek Lok Si Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Buddhist temple

Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours

Kek Lok Si Temple, located in George Town, Penapolitanang, is one of Southeast Asia's largest and most significant Buddhist temples. Esteemed for its size and grandeur, it is a hodgepodge of Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals. Built over a century ago, the temple complex is a stunning representation of architectural and cultural heritage, featuring a series of prayer halls, pavilions, and bell towers perched on a hillside with panoramic views of Penang. The centerpiece is the Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas), which seamlessly blends Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles, symbolizing the eclecticism of Malaysian culture. Throughout the year, the temple is adorned with thousands of beautiful lanterns and decorations, particularly during the Chinese New Year, transforming it into a vibrant and festive destination for both pilgrims and tourists.

Top 5 Reviews on Kek Lok Si Temple

PlatinumForeverDUS

Wrote on 25th Jun, 2024

A must go visiting Georgtown and / or Penang island

Great place to go - recommend start from the top and walk down step by step - not at all commercialized as stated in some of the reviews - you may see many wonderful flowers / trees in the temple

201serenay

Wrote on 21st Jun, 2024

Kek Lok Si temple - commercialised and terrible experience

We find that the whole place is so commercialised. Plenty of merchandise (non-religion related, refer to pic attached) on sale, leaving limited space for visitors to sit in the waiting area for the tr..

Rooombiter

Wrote on 26th May, 2024

Well worth exploring

We visited this temple before going to Penang Hill. It is apparently the largest temple in Malaysia and we were told by our guide that it continually being built higher and made more impressive funded..

jebuc

Wrote on 14th Apr, 2024

Large complex

This was a large complex . Could spend hours looking round . Great architecture and lots to explore. Lot of shops as well.

danceinclouds

Wrote on 19th Mar, 2024

Tourist trap

Avoid spending your time and energy going there; it's essentially a tourist trap. The construction remains incomplete, giving everything a fake appearance. Its focus is more on commercialism than reli..

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