A view of Kek Lok Si, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, circa 2013. (Great Malaysian Railway Journeys pic) The Kek Lok Si temple in Ayer Itam, Penang, is located on a hillside offering fine ...

There are very few temples in Malaysia which command the degree of awe that the Kek Lok Si in Penang does. That wonder has much to do with its grand architecture, and the colossal size of the venue.

Perched on the top of a hill in Air Itam is Kek Lok Si, a stunning must see while visiting Penang. With its golden pagodas glinting in the sun and rows upon rows of Buddha statues, the Chinese ...