Penang Things to Do Tips by aberacadabra

Within the Ubosot which means "ordination hall" in the Thai language lies the reclining Buddha, a comparable image to the one in Wat Pho, Bangkok and no less ornate. Behind the reclining Buddha are numerous funerary niches occupied by ashes of the departed and anteriorly as seen in the photo are individual altars to other smaller images of the Buddha at various poses.

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Address: Lorong Burma
Directions: Right opposite the Burmese temple.

The gilded and intricate eaves and latticework catches your attention upon entering the gates of the Burmese temple. A tall marble statue of the Enlightened One greets you after you've removed your shoes and entered.
There are other shrines dotted around the main sanctuary.
Half an hour here should suffice.

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Address: Lorong Burma
Directions: Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown

Being few in number during the early colonial period between the late 18th century to the early 20th century, the various chinese "dialects" from their respective chinese provinces saw the need for a common place of congregation and for the veneration of their deities and ancestors in a foreign land. In addition, there arose a need for temporary accommodation for their newly arrived kinsmen. Hence, the clan houses were built. Over the subsequent decades as a number of clan members grew wealthy in the Straits Settlement (the British colonies of Penang, Malacca and Singapore), the aging clan houses were renovated. The classical designs mirrored the new found wealth of the Straits Chinese.

Khoo Kongsi is the clan house of the Khoo clan. It was recently restored to its past glory.

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Phone: +60 4 2614609
Address: 18 lebuh cannon, 10200 penang.
Directions: nestled amongst the little streets in town.. the entrance is just off lebuh cannon.. near the malay mosque..

No visit to Penang is coplete without paying Kek Lok Si a visit. The recently completed bronze statue of the chinese Goddess of Mercy can be accessed by lift from the main temple complex.

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Address: Ayer Itam
Directions: near Ayer Itam, close to funicular