Kek Lok Si Temple
temple, George Town, Malaysia
Also known as: Million Buddhas Precious Pagoda
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The Kek Lok Si Temple, also known as the Million Buddhas Precious Pagoda, is a spectacular temple complex located on the outskirts of George Town, Malaysia. This temple is built on three levels and features thousands of gilded Buddhas. George Town itself is a major port city in Malaysia, situated on the island of Penang. Founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company, George Town flourished as a port and became a cultural hub, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.1
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