Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, the signature emblem of Kek Lok Si Temple.
Lanterns at Kek Lok Si.
Corridor of Kek Lok Si strung with new year lanterns.
The Ordination Hall at Kek Lok Si.
View of the Ban Po That, Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Traditional roof architecture at Kek Lok Si.
Within one of the many shrines at Kek Lok Si.
Statue of the Avalokitesvara, or better known as Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, completed in 2002.
The Hall of Buddhas.
Buddha statues lit up as evening falls.
Kek Lok Si's Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas lit up for the night.
Another view of the Kek Lok Si pagodas.
Evening shot of Kek Lok Si, as seen from the Ayer Itam hill terraces.
The Kek Lok Si lights up as night falls.
Finding Accommodation in Penang
If you're going to Penang, you now have the option of finding accommodation in a hotel, or look for one in hostels and guesthouses. To book a room in a star-rated hotel, use the Penang Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers. To find accommodation in a Hostel or Guesthouse, use the Penang Guide to Hostels and Guesthouses. Each link provides detailed listing of the type of accommodation you can expect in Penang. Be aware that you get what you pay for. If you need a certain degree of comfort, then a star-rated hotel may be an ideal option for you. On the other hand, if you are able to forego a bit of creature comfort, then hostels and guesthouses are clean, safe, and incredibly good value for money. For accommodation in other destinations, visit Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers or Hostels & Guesthouses Accommodation Guide.
Penang has one of the highest concentration of Chinese temples in Southeast Asia. Let AsiaExplorers take you on a journey to explore some of the most ornate temples in Penang, documented through photographs and carefully researched text.
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