It is said that a little prayer goes a long way. More so, if it benefits your healing process! Of Chinese, Myanmarese and Thai architecture the Kek Lok Si temple is reputedly the biggest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia and houses The beautiful “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas”
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram is another unique Buddhist temple and popular tourist destination. Also with Thai, Myanmarese and Chinese architecture, it houses a 33-metre gold-plated reclining Buddha, the 3rd largest of its kind in the world. The temple in itself was built in 1845.
Another noteworthy place in Penang will be the Penang Botanic Gardens which dates back to 1884 is Penang's unique natural heritage, being the only one of its kind in Malaysia. Though surrounded by rainforest, the British style formal garden will certainly relax your muscles and unwind your mind to allow healing to happen faster. On the sprawling 29 hectares are The Lily Pond, Fern rockery, Ornamental Plant House, Tropical Rainforest Jungle Trek, a Fern House and a Cactus House, The Orchidarium and the Aroid Walkway.
From temples to nature to food – Penang has it all! Visit also Chinatoe\wn, Little India and Gurney Drive, Penang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kong Si clan house, the tropical fruit farm and there will always be more. And you still haven’t visited the Wonderful sandy beaches….
