Here under Malaysia - PMT - Day 7, you will find travel information for that day, with practical information including the opening hours and addresses of the different attractions.
Penang Island - Kek Lok Si Temple - Botanical Gardens
Discover the gardens, turtle pond, shrines and beautiful sculptures of the Kek Lok Si temple.
It is reputedly the largest Buddhist temple complex in South-East Asia. The temple is also widely-known for the beauty of its design, which incorporates elements of Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architecture.
Kek Lok Si is dominated by the seven-tiered pagoda of Ban Po Thar, which is dedicated to the Boddhisattva Tsi Tsuang Wang, who declined to enter nirvana after enlightenment in order that he might assist others along the path.
Explore Penang Botanical Gardens' peace and tranquility, amidst green surroundings, tropical plants and vibrant colors. The 30-hectare garden also features a waterfall. Created in 1884 by the British, it was meant as a tribute to Charles Curtis, the garden's first superintendent. Curtis collected botanical specimens from the surrounding hills-specimens which have since become significant samples in the world's major herbaria. The gardens are also well-known for their bold Rhesus monkeys.
Learn about traditional technique of batik printing using wax and dyes in Teluk Bahang.
2nd night in Georgetown.
Kek Lok Si
Admission free
Opening Hours : Early morning to late evening
On a hilltop at air Itam, near Penang Hill
Botanical Garden
Located at the far end of Jalan Kebun Bunga, approximately 5 miles from Georgetown city.
Admission free
Opening Hours: 5.00 am - 8.00pm
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Discover the gardens, turtle pond, shrines and beautiful sculptures of the Kek Lok Si temple.
