PLACES OF INTEREST
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 Kek Lok Si
Temple
Located at Air Itam, it is reputed to be the most beautiful and the
largest Buddhist complex in South East Asia. It is Interesting to
note that it is seven-storey pagoda standing at 30m tall, is a
mixture of Chinese, Thai and Burmese architecture and
craftsmanship. The actogonal base is typically Chinese, the middle
tiers Thai and the spiral dome Burmese. Open daily from morning to
late evening. Admission is free. Opening hours : Early morning to
late evening.
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 Khoo Kongsi
Temple
Located at Lebuh Cannon, the Leong San Tong (Dragon Hall) of the
Khoo Kongsi is the most picturesque temple in Penang. The Kongsi or
clan-temple is a magnificient building with intricate carving on
its wall, spread-eagled roof, massive columns, carved ceiling,
bas-reliefs, friezes and oputent halls created by master craftmen
from China. The beams are made from the finest wood and is richly
ornamented. Opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm Mondays to Fridays
and 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Permission to enter must be obtained
from the Kongsi Office.
Opening hours
Mondays to Fridays : 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturdays : 9.00am - 1.00pm
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 Komtar Building
The most Conspicuous landmark of urban Penang has a central tower
that is 65 storeys or 232 metres high. The tower houses all major
government offices, commercial offices, department stores, shops
and restaurants. Komtar also contains theatres, squash court and a
geodesic dome which serves as a multi-purpose hall, while the 55th
floor is the Tower Tourist Centre (TTC), a commercialised
observation deck, offer a panoramic view of the city and on clear
days, also of Gunung Jerai in Kedah. Surrounding the tower are
commercial complexes. |
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 Orchid Garden
The two hectares park at Bukit Jambul includes the Orchid and
Hibiscus Farm and Reptile Farm. Visitors to the garden will enjoy
the spectacular collection of a wide variety of hibiscus, orchid
and tropical flowers near a cascading waterfall. Others are the
deer park, an amamental Japanese pond, a cactus garden, a tea
kiosk, a pottery corner and several plant sale areas. |
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 Nagore
Shrine
Constructed in the early 1880's, the shrine is a memorial to the
Caliph, Syed Shahul Hamid. Faithful devotees may be seen visiting
the shrine to seek faVORs on Thursdays. |
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Nattukkotai
Temple
The temple is dedicated to the deity, Bala Subramaniam, and
features prominently during the annual Thaipusam festival when
thousands of devotees throng its premises for the various rites and
ceremonies.
Opening hours : early morning to late evening permission to enter
must be obtained from temple officials. |
