Explore Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 meter high Pagoda and take a stroll through the Penang Botanical Gardens located at the foot of Penang Hill on this 4-hour tour.
Highlights
- Enjoyable temple and gardens 4-hour tour of Penang
- Travel to the summit of Penang Hill by funicular railway
- Explore Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si
- Stroll through the beautiful Penang Botanical Gardens
- Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy
- See hundreds of tortoises at the "Pond of Longevity"
- English-speaking guided tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Recent Photos of this Tour
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Penang Hill and Temple.jpgThe Penang TemplePhoto by: Brenda O
Australia, 10 2011 -
Kek Lok Si Buddhist TempleThe guide said it was the biggest Buddhist Temple in the East Asia, but I don't think so.Photo by: KAI LEUNG T
China, 02 2009 -
Penang Hill RailwayThis is new and quot;state of the art and quot; train but be prepared to stand as seats are in short supply and it is ...Photo by: Anthony R
03 2012 -
Kek Lok Si TempleExploring Kek Lok Si Temple. We managed to avoid other touring groups which meant the temple was quiet and peaceful ...Photo by: Anthony R
03 2012 -
snake temple penang.JPGOne of the Temple SnakesPhoto by: Brenda O
Australia, 10 2011 -
Penang Hill.jpgThe Train on Penang HillPhoto by: Brenda O
Australia, 10 2011 -
Buddhist Monastery (Penang)Pagoda - fantastic climb up the spiral staircasePhoto by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran
Australia, 04 2009 -
PenangView of Penang from the hill... the bridge connecting the mainland is in the distancePhoto by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran
Australia, 04 2009 -
The scene of Penang from the ...Nice views.Photo by: KAI LEUNG T
China, 02 2009 -
Outside the Sleeping Buddhist ...Not many visitors there.Photo by: KAI LEUNG T
China, 02 2009 -
Outside the Burma Temple in ...An attractive scene.Photo by: KAI LEUNG T
China, 02 2009 -
What You Can Expect
Penang Hill and Temples Afternoon Tour
Walk up the steps to Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple in Penang, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the seven-tier, 30-meter high Pagoda tower. See the 'Pond of Longevity', home for hundreds of tortoises set free by the devotees.
Ride on the Funicular Railway up to Penang Hill. Rising 821 meters above Georgetown, you'll enjoy a bird's eye view of the city and feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit. Next, visit the century old 72-acres Penang Botanical Gardens located at the foot of Penang Hill. Stroll through the main gardens and learn about the rare species of flora and fauna.
Customer Reviews
January 2013
extremely informative and a pleasant afternoon in penang.laurence was very good guide and explained many things to his group.also did the island discovery with laurence , top marks
October 2012
The guide was brilliant, such a nice man and very knowledgeable. The temple was just amazing. We were let down by the weather whilst up Penang Hill but you could appreciate what the views would be like during good weather. Guide also made sure we had the best seats going up and down the hill which was a real plus. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide.
I also did the Island half day tour in the morning. This tour again was really good (amazing scenary) although Snake Temple was a bit of a let down. Despite this the trip is still very much worth doing.
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