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#favouriteitinerary The **night view of Kek Lok Si** in **Penang**, Malaysia, is a breathtaking sight that draws visitors from around the world. **Kek Lok Si Temple**, one of the largest and most famous Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, is beautifully illuminated at night, offering a serene and magical atmosphere. As the sun sets, the temple complex lights up with thousands of **colorful lights**, creating a dazzling spectacle. The **seven-story pagoda** (known as the **Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas**) is particularly striking, with its intricate details highlighted by soft, glowing lights. The **giant statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin)**, located at the top of the temple complex, also stands tall, illuminated against the night sky. The **view from the temple**, perched on the hills of **Air Itam**, offers sweeping vistas of **Penang Island** and the city below, especially beautiful when the lights of the city start to twinkle in the evening. The **night market** in the area also adds to the lively atmosphere, with vendors selling local snacks, souvenirs, and religious items. A visit to **Kek Lok Si Temple** at night is a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience, perfect for those looking to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the tranquility of a spiritual setting.
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📍Address: Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang 🕰️bOpening hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Hot weather, bring an umbrella or small fan, quite a lot of tourists. 💰Average price per person: Take the cable car up to 6 ringgit per person Ke Lok Si or Ke Lok Si (Chinese: 極樂寺; "Temple of Heaven"[1][2]) is a Buddhist temple located in Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the country[3] and is an important religious destination for tourists from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The temple was built between 1890 and 1930 under the leadership of Abbot Beow Lean. The temple's most important permanent object is the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda of King Rama VI of Thailand, which is seven storeys high. And the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva made of bronze, 36.57 meters (120.0 feet) high. This temple combines elements and traditions of Mahayana, Theravada and local Chinese beliefs. #malaysiatrip #Kekokkila #GuanyinTemple #PenangMalaysia

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