The skyline of Pulau Tikus area in Penang. The golden pagoda structure belongs to the Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, a Siamese temple which houses a giant sleeping Buddha.
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Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple Front
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.
The Golden Mount
Penang is also home to a few famous Thai Buddhist temples in the country such as this golden Siamese structure, which is part of the Wat Chayamangkalaram temple (Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram).
Penang Mainland: Berapit Hill Thai Temple
A Buddhist Thai Temple high up on the hills of Berapit, Bukit Mertajam.
Penang Isle: Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)
A Brief Intro
Situated opposite just across the road from the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple lies the Thai Reclining Buddha (or Sleeping Buddha) Temple. The world’s third longest reclining Buddha is built within the temple. Outside the temple walls, statues of mythical beings can be found just like the Burmese temple.
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