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Kek Lok Si Temple Penang

Penang, Malaysia

About Kek Lok Si Temple Penang

The largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, cascading up the hillside above Air Itam with a 30-meter bronze Kuan Yin statue, seven-story pagoda, and temple courtyards illuminated by 10,000 lanterns during Chinese New Year. Over 100 years old and still expanding with new halls and statues.

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📍Air Itam, Penang 11500, Malaysia

📞+60 4-828 3317

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Free to visit.

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