Also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia and arguably one of the most iconic landmarks in Penang. The centerpiece of the temple is the 7-tiered Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas and adjacent to this imposing edifice is a bronze Statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy), believed to be the tallest in the world.

You will also take a funicular train to the top of Penang Hill for a panoramic view of Georgetown and the Straits of Malacca. Rising a spectacular 830 metres above sea level, it was once a cool hill retreat during the colonial days.