The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island.The construction of the temple began in 1893 and was inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street.

• The carving and the culture of the temple is so much fine detail.
• There are restaurant and lots of souvenir shops along the way to the highest peak of temple.
• There is also a vegetarian restaurant on the lower level grounds with very moderate pricing for good vegetarian food.
• The local RapidPenang bus services go right to the foot of the hill the temple.
• Parking is cheap at RM 3 (USD $0.70) on the lower level with no time limit.

Penang Hill is one of the oldest colonial hill station established by the British during their time in Malaysia.

• The station to get to the top is located in Air Itam.
• The best time to visit Penang Hill is early morning, around nine o'clock.
• At the top of the hill, you'll find a tea kiosk, restaurants, souvenir stalls, a mosque, Hindu temple, and the old Bellevue hotel.
• Most people go up Penang Hill by taking the Penang Hill Funicular Train. A much smaller percentage go up by jeep or by hiking.
• On Penang Hill you can escape the heat of tropical Georgetown.
• The top of the Hill offers fantastic views of the island and mainland, lush greenery, quaint colonial style architecture and cooler temperatures.