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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Bayan Lepas works well as a base: 10 minutes from Relau, 13km from Penang Bridge.
Bayan Lepas is a city located in Penang, Malaysia. With a population of 130,455, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bayan Lepas 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 Bayan Lepas to your route.
Bayan Lepas is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located near the southeastern tip of Penang Island, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of the city centre, it is home to the Penang International Airport, the third busiest airport in Malaysia, as well as one of the oldest free industrial zones in theRead more
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Established sometime in the 19th century, Bayan Lepas had been an agricultural village, with rice production as its mainstay. The British built what is now the Penang International Airport in 1935, but it was only in the 1970s when Bayan Lepas witnessed widescale transformation with the creation of the eponymous free industrial zone.
Today, electronics manufacturing and logistics have replaced agriculture as the major economic sectors at Bayan Lepas, while residential and commercial developments have accelerated, including Queensbay Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in George Town.
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Bayan Lepas is located in Penang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.2999 latitude, 100.2605 longitude.
Bayan Lepas has a population of approximately 130,455 people, making it a city 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.
11 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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