A Thousand Lights, A Thousand Blessings: Chinese New Year at Kek Lok Si
by Kiawchua
May 29, 2025
🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 Kek Lok Si Temple, Air Itam, Penang
☞Temporary restaurants, a Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, and prayer services
☞Take the cable car up the mountain to see the Guanyin statue and the view from the summit
☞Lunch is available nearby after descending
☞Visit the Penang Hill Cable Car Station
Highlights:
The mountain gate and the seven-story Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, a blend of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architectural styles
You can climb to the top of the tower
Prayer area and corridor, where you can write prayer plaques and hang them on trees or lanterns
The Guanyin statue stands 36 meters tall
Cable car 🚡: Fee (RM3-RM6)
Nearby food:
Try Penang's famous assam laksa at Air Itam Market. Fried bananas, char kuey teow, and other local snacks
Transportation:
Bus 🚌: Take Rapid Bus No. 204 from George Town Penang
Taxi: Approximately 15-20 minutes from George Town.
Or walking: Enjoy the scenery along the way, perfect for travelers with more time.
★Equipment: Sun hat, sunscreen, umbrella, comfortable shoes, etc.
★You may bring change for donations or souvenirs.
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