Penang, Malaysia 7/04

by Simon Loh

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Ayer Itam
The food stalls below the Kek Lok Si Temple.

Kek Lok Si, Ayer Itam
The covered walkway to the top of the hill where the temples and pagoda is,...

Kek Lok Si
The "Liberation Pond" or "Sacred Turtle Pond". To the...

Kek Lok Si
The pond is found at the end of a meandering flight of ancient granite steps...

Kek Lok Si
The entrance leading to one of the temples.

Kek Lok Si
The Pagoda of Rama VI, the foundation stone of which was laid by the Thai...

Kek Lok Si
Houses around the hill, at Kek Lok Si Temple.

Kek Lok Si
Popularly known as the Wan Fo Pau T'a, or "Pagoda of Ten Thousand...

Kek Lok Si
One of the temple complex.

Kek Lok Si
The statues in the temple.

Kek Lok Si
The main statue located at the center of the temple.

Kek Lok Si
Candles as offerings to the Buddha.

Kek Lok Si
Many smaller buddha statues in the background.

Kek Lok Si
The murals on the ceiling of the temple.

Kek Lok Si
The center of the ceiling.

Kek Lok Si
Close up view of the murals.

Kek Lok Si
The ceiling at the exterior of the temple.

Kek Lok Si
More temples at the top.

Kek Lok Si
Statues under the pavilion.

Kek Lok Si
Construction of the pagoda began in 1915 and completed in 1930.

Kek Lok Si
Another much smaller pagoda at the center of a pond.

Kek Lok Si
The colourful plaques and its ceiling design.

Kek Lok Si
The inscription in Chinese calligraphy Ta Seong Pao Dian on the...

Kek Lok Si
Inside the incline lift, going up to the Bronze Statue of Kuan Yin.

Kek Lok Si
Kuan Yin statue, the latest additions to the temple complex.

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article published 7/25/2004

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thx a lot for ya effort!!! ya pic reali helps in giving information n inspiration towards penang.... hope u can upload more.... ^^
— legion, October 23, 2007

Your photos of Penang is really beautiful. The shot of the St George Anglican Church is picture postcard perfect. The only thing I would ask for, is more details about your trip, like how did you go around Penang, what did you like about it, why you were here, etc. etc. That would be icing on the cake.
— Timothy Tye, January 7, 2007

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— Aliale, July 8, 2005

Thanks so much for all your fascinating photos! I was only there for a few days, many years ago, so didn't have time to see it "ALL"!! Would love to return to this marvelous place!!
— ellie robbe, July 31, 2004

Good job Simon.... you hit all the high spots in Penang.... I agree with Fred. I really appreciate that you added informative captions to your pix....
— Lorraine Brecht, July 31, 2004

Good intro of Penang
Very informative and useful especially for tourist. Thanks for sharing. Erina
— The Explorers, July 26, 2004

Appreciate !!
Really appreciate your efforts to shoot & explain the photos in details. Good job & keep it on !!
— Rico Yau, July 25, 2004

What a pleasure!
By golly,your photo essay was a pleasure to see and to read. Far too many people just post pictures here with little or no description, but you have given good information about your excellent shots. Malaysia is generally unknown in my country (Canada), but your work will certainly inspire my countrymen to find out more, and to visit. Thanks for a great production!
— Fred Perry, July 25, 2004

Magical!!! Just Magical!!!
Hi Simon: These are some magical shots. After viewing them I felt relaxed as if I had been there. It's an interesting mix of Eastern and Western cultures. I was surprised by St. George's Anglican Church. Nice shots!!!
— Nathan Cochrane, July 25, 2004

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