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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Batu Hitam works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balik Pulau, 5km from Penang Hill.
Batu Hitam is a town located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 3,574, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Batu Hitam sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Batu Hitam to your route.
Ayer Itam Dam is a dam in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 7.6 km (4.7 mi) southwest of the city centre, the dam impounds the Ayer Itam River to the west of Ayer Itam. At the time of its opening in 1962, it was the largest dam in Malaya, with a capacity of 2.16 billion litres (480,000,000 impRead more
gal; 570,000,000 US gal). The dam supplies water to nearby suburbs such as Ayer Itam and Paya Terubong.
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Batu Hitam is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.3896 latitude, 100.2326 longitude.
Batu Hitam has a population of approximately 3,574 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
5 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
12 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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