The Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Chayamangkalaram, also known as the Sleeping Buddha Temple, which is located at Burma Lane. The temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha statue housed within its walls.
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Penang CNY: The Dragon Dance
Penang Street Art (Dragon on the Wall)
A small dragon sculpture found on the old wall of Ah Quee Street.
The Penang Boat Float
The colorful Penang Boat Float reportedly won the 1Malaysia International Tourism Night Floral Parade which was held at Putrajaya back in June 2014. After the end of the festival in Putrajaya, the boat was brought to the Karpal Singh Drive (formerly known as the Nautilus Bay or Jelutong Promenade) for display to the public every night. The boat showcases several beautifully lit places of attraction or landmarks in Penang. The boat is also designed with a dragon head and shape, to represent the annual international dragon boats festival held on the island.
A Chinese Heritage Snapshot
The wall at the entrance of the Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple (or Poh Hock Seah) features an intricately carved mythical dragon, a classic Chinese architectural design.
Penang Mainland: Temple of the Nine Emperor Gods
The Tow Boo Kong temple is a temple worshiping the Nine Emperors Gods which is located at Raja Uda, Butterworth, Penang. The remarkably distinctive temple is a beautiful sight as the temple is intricately adorned with mythical Chinese carvings outside and within the temple courtyard.
