Kek Lok Si temple in Penang, Malaysia

Photo taken on 4th May, 2011.
Kodak 400 film. Canon EOS300 film camera.

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Back log. These photos were taken in May 2011.

Kek Lok Si temple (极乐寺), Penang, Malaysia

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The Kek Lok Si Temple (极乐寺) is a very famous Buddhist temple situated in Ayer Itam, Penang.
It’s also a popular tourist spot too but when I was there last May, I didn’t see that many tourists.
There are souvenirs shops along the stairs heading to the temple but
most of the shops were closed when I was there.
Maybe it was a week day and usually local tourists only visits on weekends…

Anyway, I didn’t take much photos of this place but if you want to see more photos,
maybe you can check out images here >>

Btw. This place is particularly beautiful during the Chinese New Year when
it’s decorated with lanterns & being lighted up at night.

The temple location on Google map over here >>

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p/s: Finally finish posting photos from this roll of film…

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Khoo Kongsi

Photo taken on 3rd May, 2011.
Kodak 400 film. Canon EOS300 film camera.

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Back log. These photos were taken in May 2011.
Khoo Kongsi, Penang

This is the clan house of Khoo Kongsi,
a clan association of the Leong San Tong (Dragon Mountain Hall) clan.
It’s the grandest Chinese clan temple in Malaysia,
heavily ornate with elaborate wood carvings by craftsmen from China.

There is a small museum at the ground floor where
you can get to know about Khoo Clan history in Penang.

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LEONG SAN TONG KHOO KONGSI
18 Cannon Square, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +604-261 4609 Fax: +604-262 2591

Admission fees : RM10 (includes ticket & a complimentary postcard)

Opening Hours 
Daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays: 9 am to 5 pm
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Check out Khoo Kongsi official website for more details :
http://www.khookongsi.com.my/

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Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang.

Photo taken on 3rd May, 2011.
Kodak 400 film. Canon EOS300 film camera.

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Back log. These photos were taken in May 2011.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia

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Definitely will recommend anyone who visit Penang to check out this place.
The intricate carvings, elaborate furnishings and the amount of antiques displayed in the
Pinang Peranakan Mansion was really an eye opener.

Btw. They offer free guide upon request. The guide who showed us around was such a humorous person!!
My friend and I truly enjoyed touring the place with him & got to know more about the place through
his interesting story telling skills.

After getting a free tour of the place, we went to their kitchen for some local treats.
We had ice kacang (in the last photo)
Btw. They also offer other Baba Nyonya desserts and food.

Oh. And this place was used as a filming location for a few films/ dramas too,
Singapore tv drama “The little Nyonya“(小娘惹),
Malaysian tv drama, “The Iron Lady“(女頭家),
Chinese movie about Dr Sun Yat Sen refuge life, “Road to Dawn“《夜明》

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Penang Peranakan Mansion
29, Church Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +604-2642929

Opening Hours : Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays from 9:30 am to 5 pm
Admission fees : Adults : RM10.00, Children (below 6) : Free

For more information, check out their official website

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Walking around Penang (2)

Photo taken on 3rd May, 2011.
Kodak 400 film. Canon EOS300 film camera.

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Back log. These photos were taken in May 2011.
Random photos of Penang, Malaysia. 

dragon fruit juice ;)

Here’s a lovely song to listen on a Saturday afternoon by a Korean indies band, Rasberry Field

라즈베리필드(Raspberry Field)- 토요일 오후에(Saturday afternoon)

Have a nice weekend everyone ;)

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Walking around Penang (1)

Photo taken on 3rd May, 2011.
Kodak 400 film. Canon EOS300 film camera.

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Back log. These photos were taken in May 2011.
Random photos of Penang, Malaysia. 

Such a lovely looking cafe yah?
I’ve heard a lot of good review about this place but haven’t try it out yet.

Maybe next time….

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“Amelia Cafe”
No 6, Armenian Street
10200, Penang
(next to Cheah Kongsi)

Tel: +6012 496 7838
Opening Hours : 10am-7pm (Closed Mondays)

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