- The original name of the Penang Snake Temple is “Temple of the Azure Clouds” or “Ban Kah Lan” in Hokkien.
- The Snake Temple 蛇庙, aka Temple of Azure Cloud (not exactly, with that grey overcast sky) was originally built in 1850 and is one of the oldest temples in the...
- Pit vipers from the surrounding jungle have been making the snake temple their home since it was built in 1850, with monks welcoming & protect the serpents.
- Penang Snake Temple was built in the 1850’s, the temple is dedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a priest who was believed to have extraordinary healing powers.
- When planning for a vacation in Penang, the Snake Temple is a must-visit. The temple was built in honour of a deity.
- The Penang Snake Temple is located in Bayan Lepas and away from the busy Georgetown. It is actually nearer to the airport than the city.
- The Snake temple in Bayan Lepas is a very old temple. The origins dates back to 1850 when the original temple was build.
- Poisonous snakes draped around the incense burners – erm, not so common – unless you’re visiting the Snake Temple in Penang that is.
- The mid-19th century Snake Temple was built in the memory of a Chinese Buddhist monk, who, during his lifetime, rescued and rehabilitated snakes.
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