Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple Half-Day Tour

About this experience

Your experience A day of spirituality and the mountains! Head out for a half-day tour of the magnificent Kek Lok Si temple and the cold and inviting Penang Hill. Learn everything there is to know about the temple and the quaint hillside with your expert tour guide cum driver who will pick you up from your hotel and drop you back. Your first pitstop will be the Kek Lok Si temple. See if you can count all the ten thousand Buddhas on the 7-tiered Pagoda as soon as you see the temple! A mixture of Burmese, Chinese, and Thai architecture, the temple will offer you a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Do not forget to check out the 99-foot-tall bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy, the Guanyin, and the Pond of Longevity, inhabited by hundreds of turtles. After visiting the temple, the guide will take you to Georgetown where you will be boarding The Penang Hill Funicular Train (at your own expense). As you ascend to one of Malaysia’s oldest hill stations, you’ll be greeted by rare flora, fascinating wildlife, and sweeping panoramic views of Georgetown below. Breathe in the crisp mountain air, snap some memorable photos, and simply relish the tranquility of the hilltop with your loved ones.

Highlights

• Have a great time exploring Penang, even if you only have four hours. After a convenient hotel pick-up, you will be taken to the iconic Kek Lok Si, a temple of 10,000 Buddha statues.
• The largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, Kek Lok Si features a 7-story white-and-gold pagoda, golden statues, and an elevated setting that provides panoramic views.
• Enjoy a bird's eye view of Georgetown and segments of the mainland from the top during your funicular train experience to Penang Hill!
• Fun fact: The Kek Lok Si is Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple and was built by a Chinese immigrant in 1890.

What is included

• Half-day tour of Penang Hill
• Entry to Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple
• Driver guide
• Shared round-trip hotel transfers

Not included

• Entry to Habitat Penang Hill
• Penang Hill Funicular Train

Before you go

Arrival and timing Your guide and driver will collect you directly from your hotel, so be ready in the lobby a few minutes before your agreed pick-up time. The tour covers two separate sites, so the day moves at a reasonable pace. Note that the funicular train ticket at Penang Hill is not included and must be purchased separately on arrival there. Getting around the sites Kek Lok Si is a large, multi-level temple complex with steps and sloped pathways throughout, so wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress modestly when visiting the temple, covering shoulders and knees as a mark of respect. At Penang Hill, the funicular ride takes you up to the summit, where you are free to walk the hilltop trails and viewpoints at your own pace before the group descends together. During your visit Keep your voice low inside the temple and be mindful of worshippers. Photography is generally welcomed outdoors at both sites, but be respectful near active shrines and altars. Bring water, sunscreen, and a light layer for the cooler hilltop temperatures. Food and drink stalls are available at both locations if you need a refreshment stop.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 168 hours before the start time.