Nestled within the hills of Penang is the largest Buddhist temple in South-East Asia. Built on sprawling grounds, it is dedicated to the
Goddess of Mercy and is called Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Paradise). The 7-tier Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas dominates the temple. The temple is influenced by mix-style of architecture including Thai, Burmese and Chinese. Next, take an enjoyable funicular rail ride up
Penang Hill, 830m above sea level, to have a panoramic view of Georgetown and the
Straits of Malacca. Penang Hill was established as a cool hill retreat during the colonial days.