After we left Snake Temple, our next stop was Wat Chayamangkalaram (better known as the Sleeping Buddha Temple) in Lorong Burmah.
This beautiful gold plated reclining Buddha of the Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai Buddhist Temple) in Penang is said to be the 3rd largest of its kind, it is 33 meters in length. The temple was officially given its 5-acres site by Queen Vitoria in 1985. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful Monk". According to the legend the monk was very fond of "Asam Laksa", a Penang specialty and even today devotees bring a bowl of Asam Laksa as an offering to his shrine.
Opening Hours: 6am - 5.30pm Everyday
Admission Fee : Free
Address : Lorong Burmah, 10250 Pulau Tikus, Penang
(Between Geogetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10mins from Geogetown)
Requirement : To remove your shoes before entering the temple's grounds.
Main Entrance of Wat Chayamangkalaram
One of small temple beside of Wat Chayamangkalaram
Outside of the temple
Half body of 33 meters Reclining Buddha
VT and the Reclining Buddha
My big big head
A series of gold-painted 3D images portraying the story of Gautama Buddha around the Reclining Buddha
Behind the Reclining Buddha Statue are niches with urns containing ashes of devotees.
Unfortunately, we did not try the Thai Coconut Ice Cream located within the compound of the Wat Chayamangkalaram. I will be coming back again to try the Coconut Ice Cream.
Our next destination is Burmese Buddhist Temple that just opposite of Wat Chayamangkalaram.
Kyra ^.^
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