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Real Name: Jean Morgan
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Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple: Kek Lok See Temple
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  • Written by jmmorgan on May 18, 2003
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    • This temple is stunning. It's shear size is amazing. Be prepared to spend a couple of hours here if you intend to have more than a cursory glance.
    The temple is located to the west of Georgetown on a hill. It takes around 20 mins to get there by car. The temple is open from early morning until evening. Refreshments are available from stalls near the temple and the gift shop area inside.
    See my travelog for more pictures of this place.

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    Directions: Near the Ayer Itam area.
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    Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram): Thai Temple
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    • Wat Chayamangkalaram can be found on the road from georgetown towards Batu Ferringhi. It is a Thai temple, gaudily painted in Blues and Yellows. Inside is a 33 metre long reclining buddha image. Photography is not permitted inside the building.
    Admission is free (donations appreciated)
    Open early morning until sunset.

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    Directions: Towards Batu Ferringhi from Georgetown
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    Burmese Temple (Dhammikarama): Burmese Temple
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    • Just across the street from the thai temple is the Burmese temple. Less gaudily painted I liked this temple a lot.

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    Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown
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    Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera): Ride the Funicular tram
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    • You must go to the top of Penang Hill to see the views over the island. It is also several degrees cooler up there than at sea level.
    The easiest way to get up there is to ride the tram from the bottom. The ride takes a long time, about 30 mins, but is very enjoyable.
    It costs only a few ringgit.
    The hill is 821 metres high and has some nice gardens that you can wander around.

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    Directions: Outside Georgetown
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    jenniferchin Wed Nov 19, 2003 05:48 UTC
     A very fun trip, this was !!! Nice pictures and excellent narrations :-) Thank you for sharing !    		TempNomad Sat Oct 4, 2003 22:09 UTC
     I'm sorry you had such a terrible cold...but it sounds like the guide made up for it! Great temple photos.
    herzog63 Sat Jun 14, 2003 05:33 UTC
     Great Penang tips!! Hopefully I'll vistit soon! Great pictures! I'd love to try the hawker food!    		Malinduli Mon May 19, 2003 21:18 UTC
     those are awesome places !
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