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PENANG --------------------| Places
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 Kek
Lok Si Temple, Air Itam
one
of the finest Buddhist temples in South East
Asia, the Kek Lok Si temple stands majestically
on a hill in Ayer Itam. Built in tiera, the temple
culminates with the beautifully crafted “Pagoda
of Ten Thousand Buddhas” Taking more than
20 years to build, the temple is set against
beautiful scenic surroundings. It features gardens,
a turtle pond, shrines and beautiful sculptures.
Opening Hours: Early morning to late evening • Admission
is free.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram,
Lorong Burma
a Buddhist
temple of Thai architecture, it houses a 33-metre
gold-plated reclining Buddha said to be one of
the longest in the world. The niches behind the
statue house urns containing the ashes of devotees.
Admission is free.
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 Dharmikarama Burmeses Temple,
Lorong Burma
A
pair of elephants guard the entrance to this Burmese
temple. Within the pagoda grounds is a Boddhi tree
and a wishing pond. It is the scene of many festivities
during the water festival in April.
Admission is free.
State Mosque, Jalan Masjid
Negeri
The State
Mosque features elegant modern architecture
and took four
years to complete. It ca n accommodate 5,000 worshippers
for congregational prayers. Permission to enter
must be obtained from the State Religious Department,
lebuh Pantai. Visitors must dress appropriately
and remove their shoes before entering.
Pinang Cultural Centre
Pinang
cultural Centre operates 3 cultural tours daily,9.30am-12.00pm,
4.30pm-7.00pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm (dinner show).
The
cultural tour, which lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes
is a window to the Malaysian culture. 
IN each of these guided tours, visitors get to see a mock traditional welcoming
ceremony, Malay martial arts, traditional games, handicraft making, a longhouse,
an exhibition on heritage and a 45-minute cultural show featuring dances from
all over Malaysia.
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 Penang
Bridge
The
Penang Bridge, which links Penang Island and the
mainland was officially openend on September
15, 1988. This spectacular bridge spans 13.5km
across
the channel, offering a beautiful view of the open
sea, ships and the sprawling coastline.
Penang Botanical
Gardens
The Penang Botanical
Gardens is an oasis of peace and tranquility amidst
lush green  surroundings,
tropical plants and the vibrant colours of Penang’s
flora. The 30-hectare garden also features waterfall.
Created in 1884 by the British, it was meant
as a tribute to Charles Curtis, its first superintendent
who collected botanical specimens from the surrounding
hills which have since become significant samples
in the world’s major herbariums.
The gardens are also well-know for their Rhesus
monkeys. Opening hours:7.00am to 7.00pm •Admission
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