Hall of the Heavenly Kings
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Hall of the Heavenly Kings

Ensconced in the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, Tian Wang Dian, is the imposing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. Each of the Kings controls one of the four points of the compass and the center of the hall where they stand represents the center of the universe. Kuang Mu, the Giant of the North, holding a reptile in one hand and a pearl in the other. Tou Wen, the Guardian of the South, holding the Umbrella of Chaos. Chi Kuo, Guardian of the West, carrying a magic guitar. Chng Chang, Guardian of the East, drawing his sword.

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia.

Trip Suggestion : 2 hours

Operating Hours : Daily 08:30–17:30

Admission Fee : Free

Address : 1000-L, Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

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