Travel Diaries: Penang’s Kek Lok Si Temple - Dedicated to Buddhist Goddess of Mercy.
Completed in 1905, it is also known as Temple of Supreme Bliss.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/8fkpjfz2b/KYCLAR.jpg)
Join me on a virtual tour!…
Views.
However, rather than head to Penang Hill for panoramic views, I suggest Kek Lok Si instead. Even with the terrible haze situation (pictured below), you still get to see quite a bit of the island.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/hyuecwmkj/KEK_LOK_SI_VIEWS_2.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/6lcwytidf/blacklinesmall.png)
Largest Kuan Yin Statue in Malaysia.
🔸 Is there some other destination that reminds you of a large statue overlooking a mass of land?
It is quite a trek up to the statue. Although stairs/walkways were covered and stores with refreshment and souvenirs lined the path, I felt best to drive my way up instead. Straining in the haze just isn’t a good idea.
🔸There is also a train (RM 6 with return), but I had a car, so may as well.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/n5a51oqpv/KUAN_YIN_2.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/9pn4c8i83/KUAN_YIN_STAT_2.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/7330hk1mr/KITTY.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/6lcwytidf/blacklinesmall.png)
Sights.
Events are usually held at the temple from time to time, along with specific prayer sessions.
colourful set up hosting a Prayer Ribbon tree!
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/maj01wthf/PRAYERRIBBON.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/i09e3fupv/greydividemed.png)
Would I recommend Kek Lok Si Temple as “Must See”?
Absolutely!
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://s19.postimg.org/h32ib729v/KUAN_YIN.jpg)
📸 Images are my own.
Follow me @BelleKaur.
🔹Upvote and Resteem🔹
Adventures in Penang:
- Travel Diaries: Artsy Penang - The Malaysian Island Dedicated To Art.
- Travel Diaries: Penang Island - Must see! Remnants of the Qing Dynasty's Khoo Clan in Malaysia.
- Travel Diaries: Penang Hill - A Colonial Hill Resort & Things To Do.
- Travel Diaries: The Snake Temple, Penang - Taoist temple filled with free roaming Pit Vipers! 🐍
Hello@bellekaur.. Beautiful of your picture and very nice country, i come from Buddhism country so great of you post . I really love it ,Thank you so much for sharing will see the new post of you and upvote for you . Have a nice day ,
thank you @annsita!
Kuan Yin is very special to me so I was thrilled when I got to visit this temple. 🤗
Amazing. Wish I can visit this location and take pics...
✨ wishes do come true!
nice pictures
thank you!
The world abundes of great places. You just have to discover it!
it does, indeed!
I find it's helpful to ask a local person's advice wherever I go; i find the best spots! :)
Very interesting @bellekaur Upvote!)
cheers! :)
Looks like a nice place to visit.
it is! :)
awesome clicks great
Wow .. Look at that architecture and the breathtaking view, It is funny how Every culture has gods of mercy and peace but non of the them have the real power of mercy and feeling of peace :P
thanks!
Wonderful place, I really love that Prayer Ribbon tree! And the little kitty ofcourse ;)
yes! that Prayer Ribbon tree was so,...reassuring - that simple but complex idea of hope.
the kitty was adorable! belongs to the temple and was so affectionate.
Great trip, I like this kind of reporting. I'll follow you because you're great. Thank you
that's very encouraging! thanks so much!