🪷Floating Buddhist Temple / Penang Island

📍Access
- Accessible by foot or Grab from central George Town.
- Address: 52 Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang.
- Located at the end of Yeoh Jetty along Weld Quay, within walking distance of Clan Jetties.

🕒Opening Hours/Prices
- Opening Hours: Approximately 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Free admission (donations welcome).
- Opening hours vary depending on the temple's schedule, so we recommend checking with the temple staff.

🌊Attractions/Highlights
- Built on stilts facing the sea, its distinctive "floating" exterior is a distinctive feature.
- A colorful temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Kuan Yin). The lights reflecting on the water create a mystical atmosphere at night.
- Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere during the day, and the temple is also photogenic at dusk.

💡 Important Notices/Tips
- Please be quiet inside the temple and be considerate of other worshippers.
- As it is located by the sea, it can get windy. Bring a jacket.

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Post by Honami0220 | Oct 21, 2025