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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram

Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram, George Town

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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram

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Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
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6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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13milind
Mumbai, India118 contributions
It leaves you amazed!
Jun 2022 • Family
The golden Buddha reclining in leisure pose is a sight to behold. The approx 100ft length. The feet soles are engraved with scriptures. The complex has multiple temple structures and statues. Just can't get enough of them, beautiful-calm-carved sculptures. Gold & hues of gold
Written 21 June 2022
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eerza
Subang Jaya, Malaysia21 contributions
There's something peaceful about this place...
Mar 2020
I've been here before, and yet I'm inclined to visit again. For whatever reason, I'm unsure of - but whenever I do visit (perhaps when I happen to be nearby the area), there's always a cool and calming vibe to the place. And the area is large enough to accommodate big crowds (which doesn't happen often). Be sure to visit the temple just in front of here, as well.
Written 3 January 2021
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Terry
Singapore, Singapore14 contributions
Photo opportunity
Oct 2020
We found this site more interesting than the other temples we visited. Technically a mass burial site, it was great history and some interesting architecture.
Written 1 December 2020
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Jo-Ann
Washington15,461 contributions
Magnificent
Sep 2020 • Couples
A magnificent Siamese Buddhist temple. The main shrine houses a 108 feet Sleeping Buddha. There are smaller shrines around the main shrine for Buddha, Guan Yin Goddess of Mercy and The 4 Faced Buddha. Great place to visit to learn and enjoy tranquility.
Written 3 September 2020
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OOISIANGLUN@SEU338E
123 contributions
Beautiful Temple
Dec 2019
The design and architecture of the temple is beautiful. I feel peacefully when i visit the temple and the surrounding of the temple is clean and quiet.
Written 15 June 2020
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The Truth
London, UK83 contributions
Best Thai temple in Penang
Feb 2020
Very popular and well kept Thai temple.
Plenty of room for praying and taking photos.
Stunning large reclining buddha overshadows the other interesting exhibits
Written 15 March 2020
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Mya T
Chelmsford, UK50 contributions
Average
Mar 2020 • Couples
Was told worth seeing as this is the 3rd largest in the world ....

Typical Siamese temple , very glittery with lots of gold theme on the outside .....

On the inside , one large reclining Buddha, several alters and statues of monks in front , behind is a wall filled with glass pane led shelves for urns filled with ashes ...

A quick pop in if you are in the area , otherwise not too sure if worth making a trek just to see this
Written 9 March 2020
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IRHS
Rochester191 contributions
Flashy exterior, quiet interior
Feb 2020
Glass tiles on the dragons out front are a bit "disco". When you enter the temple you realize it's a burial site.
Written 6 March 2020
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Deborafranco04
London, UK22 contributions
Worth the visti
Jan 2020
Such an incredible, beautiful and peaceful places. Loved every minute that i was there. Great energy.
Written 29 February 2020
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tana_balan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia84 contributions
Seeking the Zen Moment
Feb 2020
I was visiting temples while I was in Penang. These century old temple has its own uniqueness. I enjoyed seeing the mural depicting Buddha's journey.
Written 27 February 2020
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