Religious Sites

Penang Hill And Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple Tour

Enjoy two of the most popular and famous attractions of Penang – Kek Lok Si Chinese temple and Penang hill with a knowledgeable tour guide and in the comfort of a private vehicle. Round-trip hotel transfers included.

Highlights

Explore the majestic Kek Lok Si temple and hop on for a funicular train ride to the top of Penang Hill.
Look out for the Pagoda of the temple that houses ten thousand Buddhas and a 30m tall bronze statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy.

Kek Lok Si temple is known for its Pagoda which houses ten thousand Buddhas.

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.

Inclusions

Admission to the tour
Local expert tour guide

Shared round-trip hotel transfers:

 - Private (a minimum of 2 guests) - Group (a maximum of 10 guests)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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. Take a funicular train all the way to the top of the Hill and reach its highest point. 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. our hotel transfer will either be private or in a group, depending on the ticket option you choose.

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 which is 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. You will travel to one of the oldest hill stations of Malaysia - the Penang hilltop. You will get to catch a glimpse of the elusive flora and fauna alongside breathtaking panoramic views of Georgetown. Soak into the freshness of the air on the hilltop and click some amazing pictures with your loved ones.

Know Before You Go

Important information

The group tour will have a maximum of 10 travellers.
A minimum of two people are required for a single booking in the group tour.
In case the Penang Funicular Train isn’t operating, this activity will be replaced by a visit to Penang Colonial Museum.

Itinerary

Hotel pickup: 8:30am to 8:45am or 1pm to 1:45pm
Start of tour: 9am or 2pm
Kek Lok Si Temple
Penang Hill
End of tour and hotel drop-off: 1:30pm or 5:30pm

Timings

Daily: 9am to 1:30pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo at the time of pick-up.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must carry a valid student ID.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel. Your Headout host will be waiting for you here.