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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building
Address: Ayer Itam Georgetown, Pulau Penang
Malaysia

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“Absolutely Must do”
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5 of 5 stars
walesNwhales   3 contributions
Melbourne
Jan 6, 2010

Words nor pictures really can really sum up this place. The Statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 1000s of other statues, gardens, turtles and everything was amazing. It's a shame that you have to walk through many shops selling a lot junk and hounding you to buy things before you get into the temple, but so be it. more

“Kek Lok Si - Temple of Supreme Bliss 极乐寺 (A MUST - SEE attraction!)”
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5 of 5 stars
myloismylife   119 contributions
KL
Nov 29, 2008
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Recently, I visited the largest Buddhist temple in Penang fondly known as Temple of Supreme Bliss 极乐寺. The majaestic temple and its monastery is divided into three sections: a) Temple ground - The hill entrance, souvenir sellers, food and drinks, liberation pond. b) Mid Section - Temples and gardens, the pagoda, 4 heavenly kings. c) Hilltop - Statue of Kuan... more

“Under renovation”
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3 of 5 stars
HelenTay   3 contributions
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Nov 4, 2007

The goddess of mercy statue is under renovation now. more

“車がないと行きにくいですが・・・”
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4 of 5 stars
gau5   20 contributions
Kobe, Japan
Google Translation
Sep 29, 2009

ペナンに住んでいたころ、いろんな友人、家族、出張者が訪れるたびに行きました。特にすばらしい・・・ということもないですが、... more

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Ayer Itam, Georgetown, Pulau Penang, Malaysia