Kek Lok Si Temple
Monument · Penang

Kek Lok Si Temple

Photo: HundenvonPenang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It includes pagodas, prayer halls and a large hillside statue of Guanyin. The site spreads across multiple levels with gardens and views of Penang. Respect the dress code and keep noise low inside the halls.

On day 12 of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter. Small fees apply for the pagoda and the inclined lift to the Guanyin statue.
Time needed
Two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Bus or taxi from George Town

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Kek Lok Si Temple questions

What are the opening hours of Kek Lok Si Temple?

The temple is open daily during daylight hours. Exact times are not fixed.

Is Kek Lok Si Temple worth visiting?

The complex offers several distinct buildings and a large statue on a hillside. Most visitors spend one to two hours there.

Can you take photos inside Kek Lok Si Temple?

Photography is allowed in outdoor areas and most halls. Flash is prohibited near altars.

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