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Kek Lok Si Temple
Attraction
4.4 (10137 reviews)
Hilltop temple complex characterized by colorful, intricate decor & many Buddha images.
Kek Lok Si Temple, Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
+60 4-828 3317
Did You Know?
6 facts
Southeast Asia
Largest Chinese Buddhist Temple
Kek Lok Si is considered one of the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia.
Kuan Yin
Bronze Statue
The temple features a prominent bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, which is a major attraction for visitors.
7
Pagoda Layers
The Kek Lok Si pagoda is a multi-tiered structure with seven layers, each representing a different architectural style.
Free
Entrance Fee
While most of the temple is free to enter, there is a small fee for accessing the pagoda and using the elevator.
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