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Kek Lok Si temple - Penang

The Kek Lok Si temple, one of finest Buddhist temples in South East Asia. The temple was build since the early 90s, from all the statues, constructions, pagodas, temples has not stopped till to date.

The temple is set against beautiful scenic surroundings. During Chinese New Year, the temple is perhaps one of the most popular attractions in Penang. The entire temple is lit up with thousands of lanterns and lights.

The rambling temple consists of many prayer halls, pagodas, bell towers and just about every other typical temple ... (more)

Kek Lok Si temple - before sunset

Kek Lok Si temple - 1st A/C switch

Kek Lok Si temple - 2nd A/C switch

Kek Lok Si temple - 3rd A/C switch

Kek Lok Si temple - 4th A/C switch

Kek Lok Si temple - 5th A/C switch
Finally, the final A/C switch for the statue of Goddess of Mercy, Kuan...

article published 02/20/2005

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Thanks sooo much for sharing these beautiful photos with us, spectacular!!
— Eleanor Robb, September 9, 2005

Chris - now that I'm back home, I finally had the time to check you photos properly. They sure are nice. Jon took me to see Kek Lok Si at night just before CNY & the night shots I took did not turn out very good at all. I guess night photography is not my strong suit LOL I might stick to temples & churches in the daytime LOL,
— Lorraine Brecht, March 13, 2005

Beautiful blue moments of Kek Lok Si
Good timing to capture those Kek Lok Si photo, especially with Kuan Yin light on. We didn't have that opportunity.
— Ooi Ping Chuin, February 26, 2005

So beautiful !
Thanks for sharing the photos. I especially love the one with the very blue sky before it gets too dark.
— Timothy Tye, February 20, 2005

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