PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure |
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Snake Temple
Situated at Sungai Kluang near the Bayan Lepas airport, this temple
was built in 1850 in memory of the Buddhist priest, Choo Sor Kong,
who is believed to have healing powers. Legend, however, States
that the place used to be home of a religious man who gave shelter
to poisonous snakes of varying sizes and colours. Visitors to the
temple today can still see many of these snakes slithering on the
altars and other parts of the temple. Visiting hours are from
morning to late evening. Admission is free. |
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 Sri Mariamman
Temple
The temple, built in 1883, features fascinating sculptures of gods
and goddesses over its main entrance and on its facade. Housed
within its ornately decorated interior is the priceless statue of
Lord Subramaniam embellished with gold, silver, diamonds and
emeralds. The statue figures prominently in the annual Thaipusam
festival when it is borne on a silver chariot through the city
streets to the temple at Jalan Waterfall.
Opening Hours: Morning to late evening
Permission to enter must be obtained from temple officials.
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 St George Church
Located in Farquhar Street, this Anglican Church is one of the
oldest landmarks in the country. It was built in 1818 by convicts
and at the entrance is a memorial canopy in remembrance od Captain
Francis Light, when he first landed in Penang. Services in English
at 8.30 am and 6.30 pm every Sunday. |
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 State Assembly
Buildings
Situated along Lebuh Light, this handsome ensemble of buildings
with Greek porticos dates back to the mid 19th century and was
formerly served as Police Courts. |
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 State Mosque
The State Mosque features elegant modern architecture and took four
years to complete. It can accommodate 5,000 worshippers for
congregational prayers and is usually packed on fridays. Permission
to enter must be obtained from the state religious department,
lebuh pantai. Visitors must dress appropriately and remove their
shoes before entering. |
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Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
At Lorong Burmah, this Buddhist temple of Thai architecture houses
the world's third largest reclining Buddha, measuring 33 metres
long. Behind the statue are ums where the ashes of the devotees are
kept. As its name implies, this is a Siamese Buddhist temple. There
is a board in the temple that shows the generous donation given by
the Thai Government to built this temple. Opening hours are from
early morning to late evening and photography is not allowed inside
the temple. Admission is free. |
