Malaysia | Penang | George Town | Kek Lok Si Temple | Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas | Architecture | Chinese | Thai | Burmese | Culture
The first of the buildings that comprise today's Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaysia was completed in 1891. Since that time, more structures have been added and others have been renovated. Sometimes referred to as the "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas", the temple incorporates three distinct architectural styles. The octagonal base of the temple is based on Chinese architecture, the middle tier is Thai and the temple's crown is Burmese.
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We sailed back to Malaysia to explore the island of Penang. We started our day at the amazing Kek Lok Si Temple which dates back over 130 years. The architecture incorporates three cultures - Chinese, Thai and Burmese.
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