The Kek lok Si Temple a.k.a. as the Temple of Supreme Bliss is one of Penang's icons. It stands majestically on a hilltop in the heart of Ayer Itam, Penang and this spot is a must visit location for tourists. The entire area was busy enough to keep your eyes rolling around it and capturing detail shots of the scenic views. The climb to the temple was not particularly strenuous, so everyone made it to the top. When I was a kid, I always looked forward to the souvenir shops leading up to the temple which offered good bargains. Those stalls sold an extensive range of almost everything, from Buddha statues to wall paintings, mugs to key chains, T-shirts to jewelleries and much more.
The best moment to visit Kek Lok Si Temple is during the Chinese New Year, where you will see lots of thousands of colourful lanterns lighting up the surroundings at night.
The entire place comes alive with a stunning display of colourful lights, dynamic colours and wondrous beauty
This is one of the several large hall for assembly and prayer, where deities of various statues are being venerated.
gigantic bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy or fondly named as Kuan Yin It was anticipated that the RM40mil project is scheduled to be completed by the middle of the year. This is truly impressive and I bet it will look even more stunning when the statue is completed.
Wow, the Temple is indeed colorful.
ReplyDeleteNice shots you have ... i been there once last year to take the night shots during CNY... :)
ReplyDeletesplendid sights of the temple indeed. still not too late to wish you GONG XI FA CAI :)
ReplyDeleteNice photos of the temple. I've been there once but not during CNY. Were there a lot of people? I'm afraid not enough parking spaces. You mean you can walk up to the temple - I didn't even know you can do that!
ReplyDeleteThe last time, they were starting to build the protective cover for the giant Kuan Yin statue. Not completed yet? 40mil - that's a lot of money!
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ReplyDeleteNice Temple ^^
ReplyDeletelina,
ReplyDeleteyou will get lots of nice photos visiting the temple at nite.
tz,
ReplyDeleteIt was really refreshing to go through again and seeing things with new eyes.
ai ling,
ReplyDeletethe decorations around the temple was awesome.
gong xi fa cai!
foong,
ReplyDeletethe human and car traffic seemed endless esp during CNY. the cars were jamming every nook and corner of the place. i'd suggest you to park your car at foothill and walk up to the temple, save alot of time.
hi hong peng,
ReplyDeleteyup, the temple is fascinating indeed.
It look so beautiful at night. All the lights are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteKriscell
It looks so beautiful lighted up in the night.
ReplyDeleteI have been there in the day.
The Kek Lok Si Temple so so so nice with those lights.
ReplyDeleteI must congratulate you for the best blog on Kek Lok Si I've seen to date. I particularly like your shots of the lanterns and also the shot of the temple complex. They look so surreal.
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That is amazing. I would love see your country. I hope when my kids are bigger I can go on a vacation to Asia. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeletekriscell,
ReplyDeleteIt was the most beautiful night with all the thousands of lights that surround the Temple area.
ECL,
ReplyDeleteI never knew the place could be so spectacularly beautiful with the lights up at nite.
hi keeyit,
ReplyDeleteit was a great night and worth a visit.
the malaysian explorer,
ReplyDeletehi! welcome to my blog and thanks for the compliments.
permission granted if you link me accordingly.
happy chinese new year!
Julia,
ReplyDeletesounds cool. there are so many great places to explore in malaysia. You can find great places to dine, drink, dance and shop in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang. You can explore cultural attractions as well as historic landmarks. i hope you'll come here someday. :)
The temple really looks great (never been there before) but did I see Christmas trees in the compound? Lol.
ReplyDeletePS: First-timer here but seen you many times. Pleased to meet you :D
Hiya JL,
ReplyDeleteyou're very observant. hehe
nice to see you here too. thanks for dropping by.
Great photos which remind me that it's been a couple of years since I was in Penang for Chinese New Year! :)
ReplyDeletethank you YTSL,
ReplyDeletethere are lots of rapid changes in the temple. it's like now you don't see it but now you do.:)