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Kek Lok Si temple

A few km southwest of Georgetown lies the Kek Lok Si Chinese Buddhist temple. It is actually more than just a temple - Kek Lok Si is a complex of several buildings extending spread over 12 hectares on the side of a hill. Kek Lok Si is not just a beautiful temple and major tourist attraction, it is also a major worship centre and the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Construction of the temple started in 1890 with funds provided by the wealthy Chinese merchants community of Pinang.


01 Kek Lok Si temple	02 Kek Lok Si temple	03 Kek Lok Si temple	04 Ordination Hall


05 Pagoda of 10000 Buddhas	06 Arch	07 Pagoda of 10000 Buddhas	08 Pagoda of 10000 Buddhas	09 Red prayer papers	10 Altar with flowers


11 Altar with flowers	12 Altar with flowers	13 Golden Buddha statue	14 Woman praying to Buddha	15 Prayer hall


16 Golden Buddha statue	17 Altar with food offerings	18 Golden Buddha statue	19 Couple praying to Buddha	20 Couple praying to Buddha	21 Golden Buddha statue