{"id":2879,"date":"2018-08-28T03:39:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T03:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=2879"},"modified":"2020-10-28T11:42:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T11:42:39","slug":"best-temples-george-town-penang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/best-temples-george-town-penang\/","title":{"rendered":"8 best temples in George Town, Penang – you must visit no 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’ve been traveling for one and a half years in Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/a> but I’ve never seen a place with such a diverse culture as George Town, Penang. From the moment I stepped in the taxi, heading to my hotel, I couldn’t help but notice all the different temples, churches and mosques. There is one at every other intersection, belonging to different faiths: Muslim, Christian, Indian and Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being in a place with such a cultural diversity was definitely an interesting and unforgettable experience and today I’m going to share with you the best temples in George Town, Penang. They are all beautiful and worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my 3-day itinerary to Penang here<\/a><\/strong> or my 2-week itinerary to Malaysia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple is a Thai Buddhist Temple founded in 1845 by a Thai Buddhist monk. Even though at the beginning it was a small temple, over the years other buildings and features have been added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you will enter the temple, you will notice two big Thai statues, one red and one green. There are also two mythical creatures resembling to dragons, covered in colorful mosaics. Apart from the main building, you can also visit several other shrines and a tall golden pagoda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The main attraction of this temple is the 33 m long Reclining Buddha statue, situated in the main building of the temple which is the 3rd longest Reclining Buddha in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reclining Buddha statue depicts Buddha on his death bed, lying on his right side with a smile on his face, preparing to enter Nirvana. The details on the statue are amazing and it even has the toenails polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-> Would you like to explore George Town by a guided tour? Check out this awesome tour<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t hesitate to walk behind the Reclining Buddha. Here you can calculate your Chinese zodiac (I was surprised to find out that I am a Monkey) and you can search for your corresponding Buddha statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Situated outside of the famous UNESCO world heritage site in George Town, Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple can be easily reached by taxi or walking. If you choose to walk, make sure to bring some water with you and sun protection since the temple is about half an hour away from the UNESCO area of George Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t get discouraged. The Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple is one of the must visit temples in George Town, Penang and it’s definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple entrance fee:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> 6 AM – 5.30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated right across the street from Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple, Dhammikarama Temple is a Burmese Buddhist temple. It’s interesting to visit it after visiting the Wat Chaiyamangalaran Temple which is a Thai Buddhist temple and try to notice the differences between them (it won’t be that hard, I promise you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This temple was built in 1803 and it now includes several statues and buildings. I must admit that Dhammikarama Temple is one of the most interesting ones I’ve seen so far in Southeast Asia. With splashes of colors and statues which feature mythical creatures, this temple is definitely one of the most beautiful temples in George Town, Penang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other AWESOME things to do in Penang:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n