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📍Address: Foothills of Bukit Bendera, Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia (One of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia) ⏰Opening Hours: Open all day (Recommended to reserve 1-2 hours) 🎫Tickets: Free (Cable car charged separately, not recommended to take) 🚗Transportation & Activities: • Feed the turtles: Park at the entrance parking lot first, check in at the release pond to feed the turtles • Go up the hill: Buy cable car tickets at the entrance (one way 8 MYR), staff will guide you to board • From the city: About 400 km from Kuala Lumpur, local taxis or self-driving in Penang are more convenient, around 20+ MYR ✨Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Foot of the hill → Dashi Hall • Transport: Cable car 3 MYR (2 min) / Walk 10 min • Highlight: Upward shot of the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas 2️⃣ Dashi Hall → Main Hall + Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas • Transport: Walk 2-3 min • Fee: 2 MYR • Highlight: Guangxu inscription plaque 3️⃣ Main Hall → Guanyin Statue at the summit • Transport: Cable car 3 MYR (a must! Walking takes 30 min) • Highlight: 30m Guanyin statue + panoramic city view ⚠️Tips: • Sun protection! The morning light is good but very strong, bring an umbrella + apply high SPF sunscreen • Wear light-colored clothing to better match the temple’s color tone • There is a food court nearby where you can try local dishes like Asam Laksa and Curry Noodles
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Posted: Nov 29, 2025
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