Kek Lok Si Temple Historical Tour In Penang, Malaysia

One of the tourist sites that stands majestically in Penang and is crowded with tourists is Kek Lok Si Temple. Located in the Air Itam area, this place is also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss. This tour is touted as the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.

The temple complex is very spacious and has a charming construction. Not only is this the main choice of Traveler Friends who come to Penang, this temple is also an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists from all over Asia such as Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and other countries in Southeast Asia.

One of the main attractions of the Kek Lok Si complex is the presence of a statue of the goddess of luck or Dewi Kwan Im. Even more special, this tour is located at the height of the city and is a giant 30 m high. To enter this tour, Friends Traveler must use a little extra energy because this statue is located at the top of the pagoda and is quite steep.

Located in the Air Itam area, Kek Lok Si Temple has another attraction besides cultural tourism, namely Friends Traveler can see the whole of Pulau Pinang from the top of this temple complex because it is located around the hills.

If you come using public transportation, Friend Traveler must walk as far as 200m with the contours of the hiking trail to reach the peak.

But calm down, this path is not a hot and tiring arid path but a market route. So, along the way into the Kek Lok Si complex, you will be filled with shops selling typical Penang knick-knacks.

The Kek Lok Si Temple complex is one of the important places of worship in Penang and is visited by various religious people. Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada, and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and in the art and in the daily activities of the people here.

On the other hand, the Vihara Complex is also highly commercialized with shops on every level and within the main temple complex selling all religious paraphernalia. As a result, there is a mingling between tourists who want to enjoy the temple's architecture with religious people who are indeed carrying out worship activities.

Like a famous tourist spot that always has its peak season, Kek Lok Si is very appropriate to visit during the Chinese New Year celebrations. At that time, the temple will be decorated with thousands of glowing hanging lanterns.

Other tours that Traveler Friends can visit are prayer rooms, pagodas, bell towers and turtle ponds. Tens of thousands of LED lights, neon lights, and traditional Chinese lanterns were lit simultaneously. The traditional lanterns that line the shrine, emit alternating colors of yellow and red that make for a spectacular sight.