Kek Lok Si Temple

Temple Air Hitam, Penang, Malaysia

What to expect

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple and one of the largest and finest temple complexes in Southeast Asia. It features millions of magnificent images of Buddha and hundreds of beautiful carvings, sculptures, and murals. The temple complex includes a seven-story Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda and a 36.57-metre-tall bronze statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. The temple is a blend of Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals, making it a unique cultural and spiritual destination. With its stunning architecture and artwork, the Kek Lok Si Temple is a great place to visit and explore

Plan your family visit to the Kek Lok Si Temple with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the cable car up to the temple and saw the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, the Kuan Yin statue, and the prayer areas

Highlights: We enjoyed the view from the cable car and the beauty of the temple. The kids loved riding the cable car ✨

Penang, Kek Lok Si Temple.

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple and explored its various sections, including the liberation pond, prayer halls, and the huge statue of Kuan Yin

Highlights: The kids had fun feeding the turtles, racing up the steps, and making wishes with wishing ribbons, while the parents enjoyed learning about Buddhism and the temple's history ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed to the top of the Kek Lok Si temple complex, on foot and by funicular railway

Highlights: The kids were amused by the shops and a turtle pool on the way up ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple, the turtle pond, and the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the turtle pond and the seven-story design of the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas ✨