TEMPLES
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram
A unique Buddhist temple with Thai, Myanmarese and Chinese architectur, it house a 33-metres gold-plated reclining Buddha said to be one of the longest in the world. The niches behind the statue house urns contain the ashes devotees.
卧佛寺 - 建立于1845年。寺内的卧佛是世界上最大的卧佛之一。佛像全身镀金。长33米,寺内还供奉一众壮丽的佛像。
Kek Lok Si Tenple
One of the finest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, the Kek Lok Si Temple stands mahestically on a hill on Ayer Itam. Buit intiers, the temple boasts the beautifully crafted "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas" Taking more than 20 years to build, temple is set against scenic surroundings. it features shrines, sculptures, garden and turtle pond.
极乐寺 - 这座东南亚最大的佛教寺院于1890年动工,其七层楼高的手工雕刻“万佛塔” 则是于1930年竣工。每年的农历新年亮灯是极乐寺的一大特色,逾20万盏灯将彻夜照亮极乐寺。
PENANG ISLAND - Pearl of the Orient
Elegant colonial buildings rise among modern skyscrapers in its capital, Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Penang Island
Explore and Discover the beauty of Penang
The Pearl of the Orient comprises of the island of Penang (285 sq km), which lies off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Seberang Perai (760sq km) on the mainland. They are linked by the longest bridge and across-channel ferry service.
The history of modern Penang can be traced back to 1786 when Sir Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede ' Pulau Penang ' ( Betel Nut Island ) to the British East India Company.
The stated of Penang then comprised of an island originally named Prince of Wales Island, after George V, and the strip on the mainland which was christened Province Wellesley. after the goverment of India. The former was later named George Town, after King George III.
In 1832, Penang formed part of the Straits Settlement with Malacca and Singapore. Fore more than a hundred years, it remained under British Colonial Rule until 1957 when it gained independence and became part of the Federation of Malaya. The Penang maritime port was among the busiest in the region, attracting rich merchants involved in the lucrative trade of tea, spices, porcelain and cloth.
The Pearl of the Orient comprises of the island of Penang (285 sq km), which lies off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Seberang Perai (760sq km) on the mainland. They are linked by the longest bridge and across-channel ferry service.
The history of modern Penang can be traced back to 1786 when Sir Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede ' Pulau Penang ' ( Betel Nut Island ) to the British East India Company.
The stated of Penang then comprised of an island originally named Prince of Wales Island, after George V, and the strip on the mainland which was christened Province Wellesley. after the goverment of India. The former was later named George Town, after King George III.
In 1832, Penang formed part of the Straits Settlement with Malacca and Singapore. Fore more than a hundred years, it remained under British Colonial Rule until 1957 when it gained independence and became part of the Federation of Malaya. The Penang maritime port was among the busiest in the region, attracting rich merchants involved in the lucrative trade of tea, spices, porcelain and cloth.
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