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its a very beautiful and nice place really recommended to be there,the grandeur of the place is mesmerizing.
- The activity includes a four hour guided tour of Penang Hill Temple accompanied by a train ride that takes stops at other major attractions in Penang.
- The other landmarks in this activity mark the exploration of stunning architecture and sculptures of Kek Lok Si Penang and the famous 7 tier pagoda that encompasses a Buddhist temple and around 10,000 Buddhas.
- Gain some deep understanding of the local culture from your informative English speaking guide who promises to explain the history and interesting facts related to all the landmarks covered.
- Boarding the fun and adventurous funicular train imparts great views of Georgetown from the top of Penang Hill. As you overlook the islands and the town from an elevation of 833 meters above sea level.
About Penang Hill and Temple Sightseeing:
Penang is a great destination for a world-class vacation. Famous as the food capital of Malaysia, exploring Penang with a tight schedule can be tough but not impossible. Penang was featured in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in the year 2008 for its cultural site and natural beauty. A simple four hour trip around Penang can wander you around the nooks and crannies of Penang which are soaked in history and feature some renowned key attractions such as Penang Hill Temple, Kek Lok Si Penang, the popular 7 tier pagoda with around 10,000 Buddhas and a temple, etc.
Your journey can further be topped with an adventurous funicular train ride imparting some incredible views of the Georgetown from Penang hills. The 30.2-meter bronze statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy is another unique landmark in the town that you must not miss. Penang can be explored on a compact tour where you can hit major key sights.
Itinerary:
- 9:00 am hotel pick up
- 10:00 am Kek Lok Si Temple
- 11:00 am Penang Hill Funicular Train (train ride included)
- 12:00 pm 7 Tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas
- Bronze Statue of Goddess
- 1:00 pm drop off at your hotel
Timing:
- Morning: 9:00am-1:00pm
- Afternoon: 2:00pm-6:00pm
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its a very beautiful and nice place really recommended to be there,the grandeur of the place is mesmerizing.
The Penang Hill Temple is regarded as one of the most popular destinations for a spiritual sojourn in Penang, Malaysia. This is a 7-tiered temple housing 10,000 Buddhas perched upon the Penang Hill. One can marvel at the 30.2-meter bronze statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. This temple is regarded as an extremely holy and spiritual place of significance for the people of Penang.
One can witness a bird’s eye view of Penang city from a height of 833 meters above sea level. A train line operates to take one to the hilltop and help explore the place. One can see Penang's stunning landscapes and architectural sights and marvel at the beauty of local temple sculptures.
The Penang hill temple can be visited anytime during the year as it is open 365 days in a year. However, it is suggested to avoid the monsoon season to have a better view of the neighboring areas and explore the various temples and pagodas of Penang seamlessly.
An English speaking local guide will meet you at the Hotel lobby for a pick-up and accompanies you till you travel till the foothills of Penang hill. One needs to take the Penang Hill Furnicular Train to go up to the hilltop to visit the 7 Tier pagoda and the 10,000 Buddhas along with a panoramic view of the city.
The authorities at the Kek Lok Si Temple Penang allow the visitors to carry a camera and take pictures of the temple to create unforgettable memories.
The package includes an English speaking guide and driver and returns transfer from the Hotel of stay. It is complimentary for guests staying within Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi, for hotel pick up/drop off outside of this area incurs a charge of RM85 per wagon per way, payable directly to the driver.
-You can present either a printed or mobile voucher for this activity.
-You will need to present a valid ID or travel document to participate in this tour.
-The voucher is valid only for the specified tour date and time.
There are entry tickets to enter Penang Hill which can cover a tour of the temples and pagodas on the hilltop. Thus entry tickets are not specific to Kek Lok Si Temple Penang.
One needs to carry e-vouchers or printed voucher of the booking and also carry relevant Identity cards and travel documents.
Food is not allowed inside the Hill temple premises.
An English speaking guide will accompany to from the start till the end of the Kek Lok Si Temple Penang tour helping you explore, understand and appreciate the beauty of Penang Hill.
- Children below 2 years can avail free entry to Penang Hill Temple.
- Children between the age group of 3- 11 years need to avail child tickets to visit the temple.
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